Tanzi – Border Collie

More information about this dog

Tanzi the border Collie is a talented pet model and stunt dog. True to her breed being exceptionally talented, picking up new skills easily. She is a stunning blue and white female with green eyes, this makes her particularly unusual. She a great temperament and aims to please. Tanzi is very laid back and nothing fazes her. she is very calm and doesn’t get over-excited or worried about new situations.

Pet Acting/Modelling Ability

She is very versatile and will work with an actor/stranger with no problems. She is very used to being handled by lots of different people that she’s not met before.  She is very calm and won’t get easily excited (unless directed!) She competes around the country doing Flyball so is very used to travelling. This Collie dog learns very quickly through clicker training and treats and will easily pick up new tricks in a matter of minutes. She can be worked from a distance if needed and will take cues from other people as well as her handler. Tanzi can be taught new skills on request with notice.

Training

Sit,
Stay,
Lie down,
Bounce,
Speak,
Fetch & hold an item,
Pick up an item,
Touch,
Jump on/over an object,
Play dead,
Go to mark,
“Fish”( swirls water around with paw),
Cuddle/Kiss,
Open cupboards,
Hide (Hides face with Paw),

Dog Acting/Modelling Experience

Tanzi has appeared In Pets at Home promotional videos both developed for in-house training for Grooming and for the website and has no problem with Flash/lights or sounds associated with video recording or photography. Her day job is as a demonstration dog for Canine First Aid, where she has her Paws and head bandaged as well as allowing many people to search for a pulse while she lays still on her side, often for long periods of time whilst students take her pulse rate.

This Collie is well socialised and also lives with three cats and four other dogs and is used to interacting with no issues.

In all, this stunning pet is an ideal animal actor for any roles requiring expert talent.