Famous trainer Captain Arthur J. Haggerty shares his insider's knowledge and expertise to help others succeed as he has in handling and training pets for all facets of show business. He explains the entire process step by step, from training a pet to work on cue to networking and negotiating contracts.
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From Publishers Weekly
Pet owners bedazzled by the idea of catapulting Snookums to stardom will find reassurance in this meretricious book by an L.A.-based animal trainer, who exhorts: "Don't think you won't have a chance to hobnob with show-Business "The small s and capital B are deliberate because it's more business than show" personalities because you live in Fargo, North Dakota." Why not march up to "Mr. Department Store Owner" and "offer to look over any ads he has on the drawing board" to point out just where Fluffy might fit into the campaign? There's also helpful advice on how to comport oneself on a shoot (don't wear perfume when working with exotic animals), a crash course in pronouncing the ch sound in Yiddish ("the second language of show Business . . . Get that sound even approximately right and you will receive smiles of admiration"); and cameos of the geniuses who trained Toto and Benji (of the latter, the author writes, "Even D. W. Griffith could have taken lessons from him"). Haggerty himself seems to have been inspired by the wisdom of that great showman P. T. Barnum: There's a sucker born every minute. Photographs not seen by PW.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Haggerty, an animal trainer who has supplied numerous animals for films and TV commercials, says that if you follow his insider's advice your pet may be the next Benji or Morris. But you do not have to pack up the pet carrier and move to Hollywood. There are many local markets available, such as stage acts, fashion shows, print ads, films, and commercials. Chapters include advice on how properly to train your future celebrity, success stories, financial rewards, and negotiating with an agent. Haggerty cautions that black pets do not photograph well, dogs are in higher demand than cats, and pure breeds are not as popular as "random bred" dogs (mutts) or tabby cats. While useful in its own way, this guide is not a necessary purchase; interested readers will probably buy it, and libraries with a limited budget should spend their money on more practical pet ownership titles.
Eva Lautemann, DeKalb Coll. Lib., Clarkston, Ga.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Eva Lautemann, DeKalb Coll. Lib., Clarkston, Ga.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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Lots of practical information and fun to read,
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This review is from: How to Get Your Pet into Show Business (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this book. It is very thorough and informative. The author even gives lists of most cat and dog breeds and what type of part the are usually cast in. Great training guide, shows exactly what you need to teach your pet for roles in commercials, print ads, tv, etc... Lists many organizations to get your dog `gigs'. There are even some funny stories about the author or famous animal thrown in, along with some humor!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Great, easy to read, fun and informative.,
By suopie@aol.com, Gordon Brennan (West Palm Beach, FLG) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How to Get Your Pet into Show Business (Paperback)
This was a great book. Haggerty helped me realize that even not living in a large city I can still put my dog into show biz. I haven't come across anything that wasn't answered in this book.
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By Ann Rab (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: How to Get Your Pet into Show Business (Paperback)
Can't this author stay on the subject material?Reading this book is like having your forgetful Grandpa read you a story. A book that doesn't cover the subject matter is just not worth the time to read.
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