Hollywood Paws Therapy Dogs: One Smile A Day Keeps The Fleas Away!

Hollywood Paws and Therapy Dogs International got together this weekend for the testing of several Hollywood Paws dogs who have completed Hollywood Paws' Intermediate level training program. Hollywood Paws wants to congratulate nine of our dogs who are now certified with TDI as Therapy Dogs. Congratulations to Gracie Law (owner Jennifer Kalaris), Diva (owner Richard and Alexis Kent), Lola (Katie Rinaldi), Lulu (owner Mildred Haddock), Ruger (Jenifer Martin), Skhooter (owner Angela Earheart), Thunder (owner Kelly Jo McGlothlin), Casper and Max (owner Pam Chapin).

Therapy Dogs International, Inc (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their Therapy Dogs for visitations to various institutions, facilities, and any other place where Therapy Dogs are needed.  Testing requirements for Therapy Dog certification are covered in Hollywood Paws’ Intermediate class and upon completion of this level, the dog will be evaluated to become a certified Therapy Dog.  After passing the test with TDI, the Hollywood Paws dog can participate in various Hollywood Paws community outreach programs which include monthly visits to different institutions such as hospitals and elementary schools along with Hollywood Paws trainers.

Hollywood Paws' most recent visits inclue a trip to the Ronald McDonald House and to an elementary school in Malibu which focuses on children with special needs. During these visits, certified Hollywood Paws dogs and their owners are able to give back to the community while still putting their Hollywood Paws training into good practice. If anyone would like for information about Therapy Dogs Internationl or how to get involved in Hollywood Paws' Therapy and Community Outreach programs please feel free to call us at 888-781-7827 and we will help to best answer you questions!

Hollywood Paws Community Outreach: Join Hollywood Paws at LA Center Studio's Blood Drive!

The average human has about 10-12 pints of blood running through their body - that's a lot of blood. We are pretty sure that you won't miss just one of those pints if you donate it to the Los Angeles Center Studio's blood drive! If you are interested in joining some of Hollywood Paws' students (the human ones - not the 4-legged ones) and Hollywood Paws' staff in donating here are the details:

Where: Hollywood Paws headquarters at the Los Angeles Center Studios

Specifics: The ground floor of the studio's tower in the "Courtroom Set"

Date: Thursday, September 17th

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm

How: Call Hollywood Paws at 888-781-7827 and we can help schedule your appoinment to donate!
Bonus: Each doner will receive a gift certificate to In-N-Out Burgers or AMC Movie Theaters!

Hollywood Paws Dogs Land International Commercial and Infomercial

Three Hollywood Paws students land an International commercial and infomercial for a new "no-pull" dog Harness about to hit the market! The shoot took place in Studio City, CA at HD Vision Studios whereHollywood Paws has filmed on previous shoots. You might remember the last one was with Hollywood Paws studio trainers Joel Norton and Byron Wusstig for Scripps Consumer News live feed where both Hollywood Paws studio trainers and Hollywood Paws dogs modeled the latest fashions in Halloween costumes.

The "no-pull" harness shoot, which was on Wednesday September 2, 2009 stared Hollywood Paws dogs Charlie a Coton De Tulear (Owners Patrick Sarni and Emily Molloy), Adrian a Jack Russell Terrier (Owner Heather Stevens), and Bella a Golden Retriver (Owner Renzo Garcia).

When first contacted about the shoot. Hollywood Paws was told that all the dogs needed to do was a 'sit' behavior in order to model the harness, but while all three dogs modeled different versions of the harness the production company surprised our trainers and the dogs had to perform advanced behaviors such as a "come easy", "Lay down", "Head-up/down", and "beg" - not to mention some basic "sits" and "stays".

Luckily, all three dogs had completed Hollywood Paws' intermediate level of trainning and were able to complete this shoot without breaking a sweat! The commercial will air in the United Kingdom later this year!

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Hollywood Paws Dog Jaz Featured in American Idol's Music Video

Los Angeles, CA - Former American Idol contestant Jason Castro is about to release his new single and enlisted the help of Hollywood Paws dog Jaz, an Australian Shepherd (Owner Janet Philips) in his music video. Jaz did not have to sing, but she did have to master about 25-30 different shots, all of which she accomplished in just 1 take!

The cast and crew were amazed at how well Jaz was trained and nicknamed her the "one-shot-wonder" for the rest of the music video shoot. For Jaz's scene, which she so expertly delivered, she had to stay in a 'sit' while holding a photograph in her mouth (also known a 'take it/hold it' behavior). During this take Jason Castro was to walk up to her and then she had to drop the photo so the star could pick it up and then Jaz was qued to wonder off in the opposite direction. Thanks to owner Janet Philips keeping up with her Hollywood Paws training, Jaz was able to be in and out of the shoot in record time arriving at a call time of 8:00am and back in the car heading home by 10:30am. Jaz really was a true star in this video!

Hollywood Paws is the first Green animal talent agency and changing the way animal talent is supplied to the Entertainment Industry by bringing them from your home to the silver screen and more! All of our Hollywood Paws 4-legged talent go home to a good bed at night!

Should you have any questions about Hollywood Paws or Jaz's recent apperance in this music video, please contact HollywoodPaws at 888-781-STAR (7827). Hollywood Paws, located at Los Angeles Center Studios is here to help answer any questions you may have about getting your pooch set-ready and into the their own starring role.

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BEVERLY HILLS CHIHUAHUA 2 NOW CASTING PUREBRED DOGS

Calling all Los Angeles, CA dogs - Casting Call

HollywoodPaws is here to give you the chance to show off to the world your pooch - whether you have a HollywoodPaws dog or not, HollywoodPaws wants to know about your purebred Fido or Fifi!

The scene is the Beverly Hills dog show and your Purebred could be part of the movie. Here at HollywoodPaws there is no talent too big or too small! If interested please email your name, contact info, a picture of you and your dog, breed, and any misc information to info@hollywoodpaws.com so that we can give you all the details!

***Note: Even if you your dog is not purebred, but looks as though they might be submit them anyways!!!***