Dog Training for Shows & Media
Available across K9 Gurukul
We train dogs for film shoots and dog shows, focusing on real set experience, show handling, and positive methods so your dog is ready for cameras or competitions.
Pricing Guide
KCI Show Preparation & Obedience Training
Core Ring Skills
- Show Stacking: Training the dog to hold a motionless, breed-standard stance for 2 to 3 minutes during judge examination.
- Gait Perfection: Adjusting trotting speed and fluidity to match the handler and showcase movement.
- Tactile Desensitization: Systematically conditioning the dog to accept physical handling by strangers, including teeth checks and body palpation.
- Competition Obedience: Precision training for heel work, Figure-8 walking, and long-duration stays under high distraction.
Environmental Proofing
- Distraction Training: Sessions in noisy public spaces to simulate chaotic show ground environments.
- Show Lead Adaptation: Transitioning the dog from standard collars to specialized thin show slip leads.
- Handler Coaching: Guiding owners on leash placement and body language if they intend to self-handle.
Strategic Support
- Show Planning: Guidance on selecting appropriate KCI show categories (Puppy, Junior, Open) and calendar planning.
- Condition Check: Basic consultation on weight management and coat condition required for competition standards.
Media Acting & Advanced Tricks Course
On-Set Skills
- Distance Control: Execution of Sit, Down, and Stay commands from 20+ feet away using silent hand signals.
- Mark Training: Teaching the dog to move to a specific tape mark on the floor and hold position until released.
- Equipment Desensitization: Exposure to reflectors, boom mics, and sudden lights to prevent fear reactions during shoots.
- Rapid Bonding: Drills to make the dog appear comfortable with stranger actors within 15 minutes of meeting.
Action Portfolio
- Complex Movements: Training for specific actions like jumping into vehicles, carrying props, or playing dead.
- Expression Work: Teaching commands for Head Tilt, Speak, and focusing eyes on a specific camera lens.
- Impulse Control: High-level training to ignore food or toys on set until the scene requires interaction.
Industry Prep
- Reel Assistance: Helping capture new skills on video for casting submissions.
- Portfolio Advice: Consultation on current industry requirements for animal actors in advertising and film.
Professional Show Ring Handling
Ring Presentation
- Expert Handling: Senior staff manages the dog in the ring, using professional timing to highlight assets and minimize flaws.
- Stack Management: Physical manipulation of the dog's stance to ensure perfect topline and angulation during critiques.
- Pace Control: Running the dog at the exact speed required to demonstrate optimal breed movement.
Event Day Management
- Ring Logistics: Ensuring the dog is at the ring entrance exactly when their number is called to avoid disqualification.
- Stress Reduction: Managing the dog in the benching area to keep them cool, hydrated, and calm before judging.
- Grooming Touch-ups: Final brushing, eye wiping, and coat spraying immediately before ring entry.
Judge Interaction
- Professional Etiquette: Efficient response to judge requests for movement or examination.
- Podium Management: Handling the dog for official trophy photos and presentations upon winning.
About Dog Training for Shows & Media
We treat every dog like family, whether they’re learning to shine in front of a camera or nailing it in the show ring. At K9 Gurukul, the real work starts with understanding each dog’s quirks and energy. If your goal is to see your dog on the big screen or winning trophies, that’s where we come in.
Training for the Spotlight
- We’ve prepped dogs for Bollywood, Kannada movies, ads, and even public safety shorts. Our pack has worked with stars like Vicky Kaushal and Sanya Malhotra, and one of our boys, Simba, made it big in Kannada cinema.
- Media shoots can be chaotic, but our dogs are cool and focused, trained to handle loud sets and tight schedules.
- Building a bond between the dog and human actors is a must - we don’t skip on that part.
Ready for the Show Ring
- We train for more than just looks - competitive obedience and the right attitude matter most.
- Our dogs have bagged medals at places like the Ooty and Karavali Dog Shows.
- We offer hands-on dog show handling skills so your dog doesn’t just enter, but stands out.
Our Way
- It’s all about positive reinforcement. No harsh stuff, just building trust and confidence.
- Every champion with us, from Tyson the Rottweiler to Rocky the star, is proof that love and proper training go hand in hand.
If you want your dog prepped for the media or ready for the next big show, we know what it takes.
Meet your Expert
K9 Gurukul
10 connects in last 3 months
My Story
At K9 Gurukul, we’re not just a dog training place, we’re a big family. Dogs, humans, all together – celebrating birthdays, Friendship Day, sometimes just because. Our Simba even became a movie star in 'Naanu Matthu Gunda 2' (yeah, he dubbed for himself!). But it’s not only about the spotlight. We run adoption drives, rescue streeties, and yes, we cry when our dogs leave us. This is our life with dogs – full circle, all heart.
My Work
All-in-one dog care - Obedience, dog show preparation, boarding, grooming, socialization, therapy dog training, online training, dog walking, certification.
Positive, reward-based dog training - We train with patience and treats, building trust and focus between you and your dog.
Dog show and film prep - We help dogs find their spark, from dog show prep to making movie stars.
Community and adoption drives - We rescue, rehabilitate, and run dog adoption drives in Bangalore. Always for #adoptdontshop.
