Dog Actors for Film and TV in Jacksonville: Locations and Logistics

By Ohana K9 Actors · November 14, 2026

A Jacksonville call sheet can involve more than a single working environment. A production may combine a home interior, a downtown exterior and a separate coastal location. When a dog is part of the story, the location moves belong in the casting conversation as well as the transport plan.

Can you book dog actors for productions in Jacksonville?

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 Jacksonville productions according to the script, dates, performer suitability and travel arrangements. Explore the current dog actor roster and share your casting brief.

Treat each Jacksonville location move as part of the animal brief

Map the dog’s work across the schedule. Identify the scenes requiring the animal, the proposed order and the time allocated between locations. Send that breakdown before confirming the booking so the handler can discuss preparation, rest and travel with production.

A location change can also alter the action. An entrance rehearsed in a wide doorway may need a different setup at a narrow porch or corridor. Share reference photographs and measurements that affect the movement, and flag steps, unusual surfaces or tight access.

If the schedule spans several days, explain which behaviors recur. Continuity involves more than keeping the same dog in frame: the team needs to know about props, actor interactions, direction of travel and the stopping position required across coverage.

A Jacksonville location-move checklist

List each address, the expected working window and the animal action at that stop.
Identify the vehicle-access point, holding area and route to set at every location.
Share the proposed company moves and any overnight or return-day requirements.
Assign one production contact for schedule changes and revised animal action.

Local production resources for Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Film & Television Office provides location resources, a production guide and permitting information. Use its current resources to discuss the actual filming locations and project needs. If your schedule crosses municipal boundaries, identify the correct location contacts before relying on a regional description alone.

Start with Jacksonville Film & Television Office’s production resources.

Ohana’s film, television and commercial experience

Cassie Kennedy’s production background includes work with Beck on R.A.D.A.R. Adventures of the Bionic Dog. Ohana’s screen portfolio also documents television and commercial appearances. Use those examples to discuss the kind of performance your Jacksonville project requires.

An illustrative Jacksonville casting brief

Our Jacksonville television shoot has a house interior on one day and an exterior entrance at another address the next day. We need the same dog to maintain continuity. Please advise on suitability, rehearsal, travel, holding and the details needed for both setups.

Questions about dog actors in Jacksonville

Can Ohana supply a dog actor for Jacksonville?

Ohana considers Jacksonville productions from its Plant City, Florida base. Availability, preparation and travel are assessed against the script and shooting schedule. Send the dates and all planned locations with your inquiry.

Should travel appear separately from the dog’s on-set work?

Yes. Discuss travel, holding, rehearsal and the working schedule as separate parts of the production brief. Review Ohana’s travel information and confirm the arrangements for the particular booking.

What if the shooting order changes after booking?

Tell the animal team as soon as possible. A new order can affect transport, preparation and the dog’s time at each location. Discuss the revised plan before treating the change as confirmed.

Discuss your Jacksonville 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.