Tails, Treats & TV – How to Get Your Pet on Set

Models Direct is all about modelling, whether that’s human modelling or animal modelling. As our title suggests, we’re focusing on the latter in this lovely blog. With wagging tails, there’ll be plenty of treats that’ll delight your pet and TV cameos that’ll make you feel proud. The question on owners’ lips with potential pet models is, “How do you get your pet on set?”
We’ll break this down – short and sweet!


You can go it alone

Apply to be a model


…and find brands and/or companies who are on the hunt for pet models. Or, if you’d prefer, sign your animal companion to a reputable modelling agency so that they can help your animal find work. Watch out for showcase agencies that only post your darlings’ images on their website, then sit back and relax. You need a proactive agency who are ready to help your pet secure authentic and safe work.


Keep a close eye on their health and wellbeing


As you know, pet models’ health is paramount to their optimum wellness and wellbeing, so keeping on top of their diet, exercise, sleep and daily routine is important. Being in top-notch health will help prepare them for the life of being a pet model, on-demand travel and opportunities.


Take lots of lovely pics


…of them in action. Whether it’s indoor or in the great outdoors, get your phone out and start snapping. With our agency, it’s easy to build their pet portfolio as owners can upload images directly into the portfolio, making the process smooth and easy.


Sit back (or sit forward) and wait for opportunities


Once you’re registered and filling up your portfolio with amazing images of your pet, you can be confident that Models Direct will look for opportunities across the country for them. You might be either happy to wait and hear from us when the time is right, or you could enquire and find out how you can continue to make your portfolio visible to potential clients and which projects are currently running or are upcoming.

Hire a model


If they’re hired, get them to their location


Stay with your pet so that they feel comfortable and content with you. Being in a new environment might make them feel anxious and uncomfortable. Try to make arrangements so that you can stay with them throughout the shoot, whether it’s a photoshoot or promotional modelling, so that they feel calmer in your presence.


Get ready for treats


Our clients will have treats and toys on standby to keep your pet’s bellies happy and keep them entertained. You can bring along their favourite treats and toys too. Let our modelling agency, Models Direct, know if they suffer from any allergies or intolerances so that we can share this with our clients. Most importantly, enjoy yourself!

Seeing your pet model participate in an advert, TV series, or film will make you feel thrilled. Connect with our agency today to see how we can help elevate their modelling career.