Meet Simba!
Introducing Simba a well-trained trick trained Border Collie talent for hire. True to his breed, Simba is intelligent, eager to please and also shines on set.
A seasoned professional, Simba has experience in both still and film work. Moreover, this film dog is a highly well-trained animal with a great skill set and the confidence to match. Simba’s handler is an experienced trick dog trainer and can teach Simba new skills or behaviours on request with notice.
11-time Guinness World Record holder, Simba is a thrilled, active, and energetic dog as you would expect from a Border Collie. He is not, however, as hyperactive as most Collies, and is very level-headed for his age. This trick-trained Border Collie has great stamina and is happy to repeat the same behaviours many times, ideal for a set life. He will happily work with people of all ages, including children.
Simba and his sister Bonnie have been named the World’s Smartest Dogs by the Guinness World Records team.
Additionally, Simba is excited to release his first music single called: Colliefy your Summer, by Pet Direction. Every note is composed and played by Simba on keyboard and xylophone. His music is now available on Spotify, ITunes and Apple Music.
In summary, Simba is a suitable dog for hire for a variety of media briefs. Check out his showreel, where you can also see his array of skills!
Simba has on set experience having shot pet blankets photoshoot for FunnyFuzzy UK. He has experience working in various environments and has completed a whole day motion capture in a specialist studio as well as working in studio with flashing camera lights.
He is comfortable wearing a GroProp and has worked on a two day advert working with an actor whilst wearing a GoPro on his harness.
Additionally, Simba has theatre experience having played the role of a dog in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which required him to work with children and adults whilst going on stage performing his actions. Bonnie and Simba have also appeared on ITV’s Britains Got Talent. He has also worked with Dyson and Currys to create a promotional video, and most recently, starred in a TV Advert for popular drink Yakult. He also starred in a short film promoting the NHS.
Moreover, Simba has starred alongside the queen of sass, Ellie Taylor, in a fun TV advert for Ruggable, and has appeared in online campaigns for The Pet Health Club.
Olga, Bonnie and Simba have received a Guinness World Record for fastest time to complete 10 side leapfrog jumps by two dogs, and have recently achieved their sixth Guinness World Record for “Footsy Leg Weaves with Two Dogs” during a live event. Simba also was on BBC Radio Berkshire where he had an interview with Phil Mercer. He hung socks, one of his Guinness World Records, and had loads of cuddles with the whole crew.
He currently holds an incredible 11 Guinness World Records.
Simba has featured in online photography for Tangle Teezer’s Pet Teezer range, campaigns for Butternut Box and the Four Seasons, as well as an advert for Walkers crisps featuring the Lionesses. Most recently, he starred in an advert for Logitech.
