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Topics for questions: Training and coaching animal actors, media appearances with dogs, general dog training, human-animal bond.

Questions from the interview:

Which came first, your television career or dog training career?
How do you deal with animal actors needing space, breaks etc. during shows/tapings/filming? Advocating for them must be difficult in that type of environment where time is money.
I need tips for clients of therapy dogs who often encounter "not honoring" of what the trainer /handler is requesting It creates too much chance for dogs to act in in appropriate ways
How on do you DS your dog to a movie set or TV studio?
Any traits you look for in a dog that says to you he'd be great on camera?
What's the most important behavior for a dog to perform while on set?
What's been one of the toughest gigs for you and your dogs?
What can the dog training professional world do to help clear the misinformation out there being presented on TV every week?

About Laura Nativo:

Laura Nativo is a dog trainer, pet lifestyle expert, celebrity dog mom, and a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers. As a television personality and influential speaker for petcentric causes, she's harnessed her multiple skills and put them all to work on behalf of the human-animal bond.

Laura was the long-time resident pet expert "family member" co-host of the Emmy-nominated lifestyle show, Home & Family, on Hallmark Channel. Laura has dedicated her life to dog training, wellness, happiness and furthering the human animal bond.

Here's Laura's DIY doggie sandbox, for dogs who need a spot to go safely without needing to go downstairs or outside unsupervised.