Do you love dogs, and training them? Can YOU run the ultimate bootcamp? Do you have proven experience in being able to train those aggressive breeds who go from trainer to trainer and never seem to learn how to sit or stay still?

Then we want YOU as our next drill sergeant!!!!

Varuna Entertainment is currently casting for a dramatic reality docuseries in development for the Animal Planet. The network is taking the next step in K9 training by having their drill sergeant make troubled dogs good once again. Candidates must be able to take a stern and militaristic, yet
positive attitude towards dog training, and can show us on video or in pictures.

Think “Celebrity Fit Club” or “Biggest Loser.” We want you to show us how YOU run the best bootcamp!!!

If that’s you, please call Cheryl at Varuna Entertainment at (323) 801-2280, ext. 3311, or send an e-mail to cpanlilioATvarunatv.com telling us about
yourself and your program. Be sure to include your contact info.

So write in to cpanlilio@varunatv.com and click here http://extweb.discovery.com/viewerrelations and give your tuppence worth. After all it’s your money and your paying for the Animal Planet on your cable!

So here are some of the TV shows about dogs and how we rate them out of 10

It’s me or the dog with Victoria Stillwell – 10/10 (after watching the new shows in Aug 09)
*Dog Whisperer with Caesar Milan – 1/10 (@the 1 is for the common sense advice like not leaving your dog for hours in the garden alone)
*At the end of my leash with Brad Pattison – 0/10 (no no no)
Good dog, bad dog with dog whisperer Keith Mathews – 4/10
*Dog Borstal – 0/10 (no no no)

Those with a star * indicate that some content, in OUR opinion is highly irresponsible and can be dangerous. This would include inappropriate handling of the dog to include pulling, jerking, choking or popping the lead and collar. Interactive punishment, pushing the dog causing fearful or aggressive responses.
The use of aversives such as noise bottles, shakers, high pitched sounds, rattlers, water sprayers, noise discs.
The use of inappropriate equipment such as choke chains, prong collars, electric collars, spray collars.

Remember just because it is on TV does not mean it is right. After all training and behaviour modification takes time and it is usually the quick fixes that make good TV! Notice there are many “Dog Whisperers” who shout loudly!

Watch the dogs being handled and they will tell you how they feel!