Betsy Boo – Border Collie x Labrador

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Betsy the Amazing Frisbee Dog Border Collie cross Labrador dog model & stunt dog. She is especially known for being one of only 5 official active Disc Dog Teams in the whole of the UK & as a result, is a bit of a doggy geek in more ways than one!

Cross-breed dogs possess characteristics from both breeds and that is certainly the case for Besty meaning she is quick to learn, super talented and aims to please!

Pet Acting / Modelling Ability

Betsy will take direction & work at a distance to both voice and hand signals. Betsy can also work with strangers and will respond to commands from a model/actor as long as she gets a formal introduction and the actor is briefed.  She has and will work around other dogs she has been able to get familiar with and who respect her personal space. Her weaknesses include not being able to work with cats, but she has been in an arena with a Shetland Pony with no reaction off the lead at a major pet event.

She knows over 450 behaviours on cue, with many on hand signal/voice only. Betsy has been taught everything she knows 100% force-free.

Training

Sit,
Stay,
Lie down,
Stand,
Backflipping through the air & vaulting to catch a Frisbee,
Walking handstand,
Various perching skills,
Jump up/on/over an object,
Climbing,
Weaving,
Blow bubbles in a bowl,
Put real money in a piggy bank,
Head down,
Crawl,
Go round objects and people at a distance,
Rebound off things from a distance,
Paws up on objects (front and/or back)
Speak/bark,
Hold item,
Place an article in a hand or put it in a certain place,
Go to a mark (default stand),
Rest her chin on things,
Boy dog (fake wee on objects),
Stunt dog,

Betsy is currently learning how to play dead even when a human picks her up & how to do more cues facing away from her human.

Dog Acting / Modelling Experience

This talented mixed breed has performed live in busy & crowded environments such as at Discover Dogs, The National Pet Show, The London Pet Show, South Wales Dog Show and Family Fun Day, Paws in the Park, Bark in the Park Southport, Owls in the Park, Guide Dogs Fun Day, Relay for Life & More Than Bark in The Park.

She has already starred in a documentary, adverts, photo-shoots and promotions for different dog events/dog products/magazines.

Betsy is an extremely intelligent dog suitable for most roles requiring expert pet talent.