Dog Actors for Film and TV in Fort Lauderdale: Waterfront Planning

By Ohana K9 Actors · November 14, 2026

For a Fort Lauderdale production, “waterfront” can mean a landscaped property with a distant view, a working dock or a vessel. Those settings create very different questions for canine casting. Share the location and the intended action together so the animal team can evaluate the whole setup.

Can you book dog actors for productions in Fort Lauderdale?

Ohana K9 Actors provides trained canine talent, preparation and professional on-set handling for film, television, commercials and photography. The company is based in Plant City in the Tampa Bay area of Florida and considers Fort Lauderdale productions according to the script, dates, performer suitability and travel arrangements. Explore the current dog actor roster and share your casting brief.

Define the working surface before choosing the shot

Identify where the dog will actually stand and move. If the scene stays on land, describe the surface, boundaries and route from holding to the mark. If the creative concept involves a dock, a boat or boarding, raise it as a separate animal-action request at the start of planning.

Access matters as much as the camera position. A waterfront property may have steps, narrow paths, restricted vehicle access or little space between the set and other activity. Give the handler location photographs or a walkthrough, and agree on a workable holding and movement plan.

For a lifestyle commercial, send the interactions with cast and props. A dog appearing beside outdoor furniture is one brief; a performer asking it to carry, retrieve or touch something is another. Define the action before discussing what preparation and rehearsal may be appropriate.

Questions for the Fort Lauderdale location team

• Is the dog working on land, a dock or a vessel, and what is the actual movement?
• How will the animal team access the set with the required equipment?
• Where are holding, rest, parking and the route to the camera setup?
• Which property and municipal contacts are coordinating the filming arrangements?

Local production resources for Fort Lauderdale

Film Lauderdale provides production support and permitting coordination across Broward County and many of its municipalities. Its guidance explains that individual municipalities have their own requirements. Share the specific addresses and full scope of the shoot, and confirm the planned animal activity with the location contacts.

Start with Film Lauderdale’s permit information and requirements.

Ohana’s film, television and commercial experience

Atlas’s commercial work and Murphy’s television experience are documented in Ohana’s portfolio. Review those examples with trainer and wrangler Cassie Kennedy when discussing the kind of performer and preparation your Fort Lauderdale production needs.

An illustrative Fort Lauderdale casting brief

Our Fort Lauderdale commercial is set at a waterfront home. The dog remains on a land-based patio and settles beside an actor; a boat appears only in the background. Please discuss casting, rehearsal, property access, holding space and the handler’s position for the shot.

Questions about dog actors in Fort Lauderdale

Does Ohana provide dog actors for Broward County shoots?

Ohana considers Fort Lauderdale and Broward County productions from its Plant City, Florida base. Confirm the project’s locations, dates, action, preparation and travel arrangements with the team.

Should we mention a boat even if the dog never boards it?

Yes. Explain what the camera sees and where the dog works. Distinguishing a background vessel from boarding or on-water action helps the handler understand the actual brief.

What if the selected property has limited access?

Share the access restrictions before confirming the location and animal plan. Vehicle arrangements, carrying equipment, steps and the distance to holding should be discussed with the animal team.

Discuss your Fort Lauderdale production with Ohana

Send the script or scene description, dates, location, desired look and required behaviors. Review our booking rates and travel information, then confirm the arrangements for your project.

Production inquiries: 813-495-7199 · ericvkennedy@gmail.com · Contact Ohana K9 Actors.

For welfare guidance, see American Humane Society’s Dog Guidelines for Filmed Media.

More production planning resources

Read our guide to bringing K9 actors onto movie and TV sets and explore the Ohana production blog.

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