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Meet Barney!

Breed:
Dachshund (Standard) 
Age:
9
Location:
Hertfordshire, East of England
Bio:

Say hello to Barney, a beautiful brindle Dachshund dog model and talented animal actor. Barney’s distinctive colouring and expressive features make him stand out on camera. As a result, he stands out on camera and photographs exceptionally well.

Barney has experience in dog modelling and on-set work. Therefore, Barney performs confidently in photoshoots, commercials, and creative productions. He remains calm and focused in both studio and location settings. In addition, he adapts quickly to new environments and directions.

Despite his professional presence, Barney is a complete softy. He loves meeting new canine friends, regardless of size. He shares his home with feline siblings and grew up around horses, making him comfortable with a variety of animals. Because of this, he is comfortable working alongside a wide range of animals. This makes him a versatile and reliable choice for multi-animal productions.

Barney has a gentle, affectionate nature. He responds well to positive reinforcement and clear handling. As a result, he is easy to work with on set and enjoys structured working sessions. His curious personality often leads to natural, charming moments on camera that translate beautifully on screen.

Small but full of character, this brindle Dachshund animal actor brings warmth, authenticity, and professionalism to every project. From pet brand campaigns and editorial shoots to commercial work, Barney delivers consistent and engaging performances.

Overall, Barney is a camera-ready Dachshund dog model with a unique appearance, calm temperament, and excellent adaptability. He is an ideal choice for brands and productions seeking a distinctive and dependable canine performer.

Barney combines good looks, a sweet personality, and professional potential, making him an excellent choice for productions looking for a distinctive and dependable canine talent.

Training checklist:
- Animal-friendly
- Back up
- Balance item on head
- Balance on object
- Can be placed in position
- Can work outdoors
- Cat-friendly
- Catch a treat
- Child-friendly
- Come
- Dog-friendly
- Eat/drink in new environment
- Fetch item
- Figure eight
- Find item
- Food motivated
- Give paw
- Go to bed
- Go to mark
- Happy to be handled
- Happy to be suspended in the air
- Harness/lead trained
- Head down
- Head on object
- High five
- Hold item
- Hold pose
- Kiss
- Leave item
- Lie down
- Lie flat
- Look at me
- Loop
- Paw to feet
- Paws up on object
- People-friendly
- Play dead
- Positional work
- Product placement
- Rollover
- Send away
- Sit
- Sit on platform
- Solve puzzles
- Speak/Bark
- Spin/Twist
- Stand
- Stay
- Touch item
- Touch with nose
- Travels well
- Treats on paw
- Trick trained
- Walk to heel
- Wear glasses
- Wears pet clothing + accessories
- Work from a distance
- Works with props
Experience:

Barney has worked with independent dog fashion companies and is affiliated with House of Harris Hattie. Barney’s unique looks and brindle colouring highlight clothing beautifully, which is why brands often choose him as a social media model.

He’s also been featured in Pick Me Up magazine and Chat magazine.

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