The Celebripups

These models have worked for the top designers in fashion industry like Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph Lauren. They have appeared in national advertisements for Bank of America and Cole Haan, have appeared in television shows like Greatest American Dog and The Martha Stewart show. One has gone as far as sweden to do shows and another almost became the president's top choice!

Who are they? ...you must be asking


well, meet " The Celebripups" ! A group of dogs - from the smallest breed in the world , chihuahuas to a big adorable Labradoodle that are the most requested dogs in the media.

They are trained, groomed and on a 7/24 call for jobs. Each have their independent agents
and pubicists that keep these spunky pups busy all year around.


following our "Steps to Stardom" episode, we asked a couple of them to share tips on what YOU can do to join the pet show business.


Eli the chihuahua :


Entering contests – both online and at events – can be a great way to get your pup in the business. Many of them have prizes of being on the cover of a magazine (or product – like the MilkBone box!) Get an agent, but before you do so, make sure your pup can obey basic commands, especially “sit/stay” which is necessary for photo shoots. Also, join online meetup groups, which can be a great resource, listing jobs of all kinds. Go to dog events, shine, have fun, have pictures taken, and pass out business cards with your dog’s picture and website (yes, make a website for your dog!) If you have a fun, easy-going attitude and are in it for the love, producers, directors, photographers, and even painters will remember you and your pup when casting for films, TV, and modeling gigs.


Andrew, Americas Greatest Dog contender:




First thing is to find your pet's niche. Lots of dogs can do tricks and lots of dogs are "cute," so find something unique your dog does and market, market, market and promote your dog. Take him or her along with you everywhere and to every event and trade show so you can make as many contacts in the business you can. An agent will be more likely to take your pet on if your pet brings something special to the table.


Bocker


The most important things to understand are what are your dog’s strong points. Sure, he looks great, but will he listen to commands and remain calm in different circumstances? Training is of utmost importance. Be flexible; sometimes you don’t get much advanced notice for print ad or commercial work. Always have your dog groomed so he is ready to go on short notice. Don’t feel you have to teach them every trick in the book. Having a dog that listens to you is the best place to start. With the internet, Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, etc., there are so many ways now to get the word out there about your “star pet”. Go to events that feature dogs, have promotional items, photos, business cards ready to hand out. Networking is a very important part of meeting people and making connections to help you on your road to success. Plus it is fun too.

Recipes for the pups

Ada Nieves Dog Meatballs

Sirloin Meat - Apples ( peeled) - Green Beans ( No Salt )
Mix , make balls and bake at 350 % for about an hour
( time depends on the size of meatballs )



Pumpkin Doggie Treats

1(15-oz) can mashed pumpkin(not spice pie filling)
3/4 c. cream of wheat or wheat germ (can substitute rice cereal if dog is wheat sensitive)
1/2 c. dry powdered milk

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

In a bowl combine the mashed pumpkin, cream of wheat or wheat germ and powdered milk. Mix until the consistency is even. Drop cookie-sized spoonfuls onto a lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Cool before giving them to your dog.

Courtesy of Alexis "Hollywood" Garfield and Inky the Chihuahua

Millie LaRue and her southern flavor

This little southern terrier belle samples her own special recipe of a wonderful yummy salmon dinner that shares with all of us.

notice how she uses a tiny - little fork.

Millie’s Salmon Supper

2 pounds salmon
2 cups cooked organic brown rice
1 cup organic carrots - sliced
1 cup organic green beans
1 organic sweet potato – chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh Rosemary
1 cup plain yogurt (no artificial sweeteners added)
1 cup naturally dried blueberries

1. Poach salmon in a large pot of water…reserving the water for making the brown rice and poaching the vegetables. Set poached salmon aside in a large mixing bowl.
2. Cook brown rice according to directions…For added flavor and more vitamins and minerals, use the reserved water from poaching the salmon to make your rice.
3. Boil the vegetables (carrots, green beans and sweet potato) in the remaining “salmon water” until they are tender.
4. In a food processor, puree the vegetables and the fresh Rosemary until they are smooth. Pureed vegetables are easier for some doggies to digest.
5. In a medium sized bowl, mix together the brown rice, pureed vegetables and yogurt to form a soft mash.
6. Flake the cooked salmon in the large mixing bowl and add the rice/veggie/yogurt mash to the fish. Mix well.
7. Add the dried blueberries, stirring gently to combine. Blueberries have lots of anti-oxidants in them!
8. Let this mixture cool enough to place into individual freezer bags. Freeze any unused portion for later use.
9. Mix a small amount of this mixture into your doggie’s favorite high quality kibble and watch him/her gobble it up!

Yummy, yummy in my fat tummy!

special thanks to her pawrent - Darsey Mitchell for sharing photos and recipes