How To Keep Dogs Calm During Video Productions
Canines exhibit certain signs of stress that film crews must recognize and address. Naturally, that includes (but is not limited to) diarrhea, tucked tails, self-biting and whining. Therefore, video production sets are sometimes stressful environments. The vibes on stressful sets may bring out anxiety in dogs. Production crews who need to work with dogs will benefit from learning how to keep pooches calm during filming. Discover the best ways to soothe dogs who are being featured in video productions. For that will help production crew members to compassionately care for these loyal and intelligent animals.
Have the right pet accessories on hand.
Dogs deserve to be pampered on set, just as though they were leading men or leading ladies. While animal wrangling can be frustrating for production crew members, it’s not a dog’s fault that he or she has been thrust into a video production environment. To help a dog remain calm and happy on set, have the right pet accessories on hand, including dog toys, dog food, a selection of dog treats, crates where dogs may feel secure during breaks, water bowls, leashes and collars.
It’s all about casting
Some breeds are less likely to become anxious than others. Choosing a calmer breed will lower the risk of canine anxiety issues on set. While any breed may get anxious sometimes, certain breeds, such as Basset Hounds, Bulldogs, Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds, are renowned for their mellower-than-average temperaments. Conversely, some breeds are notoriously high maintenance and may be much harder to soothe on set, including King Charles Spaniels, Border Collies, Jack Russell Terriers and Poodles. When you cast a canine, or cast multiple dogs, consider breed. Go for a calm breed to prevent problems before they start.
Cast dogs that are properly trained
A video production set isn’t the right place to do obedience training. Canines should already be properly trained before they arrive on sets. While casting, look for signs that dogs respond to commands promptly. Avoid casting dogs, however cute they might be, who exhibit signs that they are not properly trained. Red flags to look for include aggression, barking, ignoring commands and pulling at leashes. A pooch who chases his or her own tail should also be taken off your short list. When you cast a dog that is properly trained, life on set will be easier for crew members and the dog itself.
Some dogs are a joy to work with. They are good-tempered, obedient and so keen on pleasing the humans around them. Others may feel anxiety on set or be poorly trained. Following the tips shared today will help you to ensure that you choose the right dog for a video production, based on breed and obedience level. Having the right dog accessories on set will also boost the odds of keeping a pooch calm until you get your shots. It goes without saying that any direction given to dogs on sets should be humane.
