Charlie – Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

More information about this dog

Charlie is a cheeky, happy go lucky handsome Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Tollers are around the same size as a border collie with the brains to match. Tollers love having something to do & are very keen to learn. Charlie has a soft fluffy Ginger/Red coat with white paws, slight tip on his tail & blaze typical of the breed.

Pet Acting / Modelling Ability

This boy is outgoing & loves to please people by showing off his tricks in hope for treats. His smile is infectious. He keeps very active & regularly takes part training in obedience, sniffer/scent training, trick training, conformation & agility. Charlie also loves to swim which is typical for this water retrieving breed & loves being outdoors exploring.

Charlie will happily work for food, toys or attention & has only been trained using positive based methods & clicker rewards.  He responds to voice commands or hand commands & can be done at distance ideal for any brief. As a quick learner he, with notice, can be taught new behaviors or skills.

To date, Charlie has all basic obedience & also a wide range of skills. Charlie also has no issues with working with props & can confidently place his head on an object or flat on the ground, as well as jump up on item from distance, get down from item at distance. Many of these tricks can be done with visual cues only or through vocal command depending on needs.

He has worked with other dogs previously & loves children & will happily work with people. He responds well to other people if they have shown him they also have treats. He is used to having his photo taken & will work in any environment & handles most situations well.

Training

Sit
Stay
Hold item in mouth
Pickup item from floor
Hold
Play dead
Give paw/high 5
Spin (left & right)
Bed from distance
Speak
Bow
Rollover
Jumping touch contact
Extended time contact
Kiss on command
Strong recall
Return to hand
Walk to heel
Stand

Dog Acting / Modelling Experience

Charlie has pet modelling experience & recently took part in a Barbour campaign. He excelled with the studio environment with no issues or distractions.

He’s a very cheeky chap who is always happy & smiling and full of life and an ideal pet for a variety of roles requiring canine talent.