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    Animal Handlers, Trainers, Wranglers
    Name

    Advanced Aquarium, Inc.

    ContactBrian Boughten
    CityGolden Valley
    Phone763.522.0622
    Phone #2cell 612.382.0622
    Email[email protected]
    Urlwww.advancedaquarium.com
    Job TitleFish Wrangler
    DescriptionStunning aquarium displays in both fresh and saltwater. Any size or shape, specialize in saltwater. 20 years experience. Special effects (water shots, etc.)
    Credits
  • ANDERSEN WINDOWS; National Magazine Ad.
  • DIDO - Video Effects (2001) Done & Dusted (London); Water effects.
  • BEAUTIFUL GIRLS; (1995) Miramax Fish Wrangler.
  • DAYTON'S AQUATENNIAL; Special Event 1200+ gallon saltwater display in fashion windows.
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    Animal Connection

    ContactBarbara O'Brien
    Years in Business20
    Phone651.552.8622
    Phone #2cell 612.812.8788
    Email[email protected]
    Urlanimal-connection.com
    Job TitleAnimals
    DescriptionThe Animal Connection is a full service animal actors agency providing dependable animal actors. Minnesota Friendly, Minnesota Honest. Minnesota's first and only full-time animal actors agency. “Animal actors that really work!”
    Credits
  • LET’S BOWL (2001) Comedy Central; Animal Supplier/Head Trainer.
  • HERE ON EARTH (1999) Fox 2000; Animal Supplier/Head Trainer.
  • DROP DEAD GORGEOUS (1998) New Line Cinema; Animal Supplier/Head Trainer.
  • FEELING MINNESOTA (1995) Jersey Films/ New Line Cinema; Animal Supplier/Head Trainer.
  • Petopia.com (2000-03) Snap TV; provide animals for their Petopia.com TV show
  • BEAUTIFUL GIRLS (1995) Miramax; Animal Supplier/Head Trainer.
  • THE CURE (1994) Universal Pictures; Animal Supplier/ Head Trainer.
  • PURINA (2003) Buck Holzemer; Animal Trainer.
  • IAMS (2003) Animal Trainer.
  • HOTELS.COM (2003) Incubator Films; Animal Trainer.
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    Animal Escapades

    ContactPete Bergerson, Nancy Kraft
    CityPlymouth
    Phone763.475.0111
    Fax763.258.2945
    Email[email protected]
    Job Title“Exotic” Animals.
    Description“Exotic” Animals (lions, tigers, bears, etc. etc. etc.). Sparkling personalities, “affection” trained and socialized. 30 years experience. Specialized casting. Creative input. Some domestic animals.
    Credits
  • Walt Disney - Minneapolis: Kickoff of Lion King stage play (1998) Daytons; "Simba" - Animal Owner/Trainer.
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    Animal Talent Pool

    ContactDebi Pool
    CityMaple Plain
    Years in Business9
    Phone763.479.2609
    Fax520.441.3883
    Phone #2cell 612.387.4102
    Email[email protected]
    Job TitleAnimals
    DescriptionClients include: Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, Hoover, Twin City Cable, Fingerhut, Sony, Pfizer, Walker Art Museum, Hennepen Library, Iam’s, Marshall Fields, Mall of America, Purina, Precise, and 3M,. Call for list of photographers.
    Credits
  • MARSHALL FIELDS (2003)
  • TARGET (commercial) (2002) Twist; Dogs.
  • NORTHLAND CRANBERRIES (commercial) (2002) Ovation Advertising; Birds.
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    Bear... With Us

    ContactRuth LaBarge, Owner/Trainer
    Phone661.724.0409
    Fax661.724.0409
    Email[email protected]
    Urlwww.bearwithme.org
    Job TitleAnimal Owner & Trainer
    DescriptionProvides exotic (specializing in bears) and domestic trained animals for any film need. “Home of Ursula,” the Ethan Allen Bear and “Bonkers”, Baloo in Jungle Book Mowgli’s Story, and Gentle Ben.
    Credits
  • JUNGLE BOOK MOWGLI'S STORY (1997) Council Rocks; Animal Trainer.
  • BBC's 999 (1997) BBC TV; Bear Trainer.
  • ROUX CHEESE (1996) Sparks Prod; Bear Trainer.
  • ERICSSON CELLULAR PHONE (1995) Chicago Story; Animal owner & trainer.
  • TRUE HEART (1996) Axcess Films; Animals Provided.
  • TITAN TIRES; Animals Provided.
  • Gentle Ben (2001) Gentle Ben Productrions; Bear Trainer.
  • Dr. Dolittle (2001) Fox; Bear Trainer.
  • 7-Up (2002) Headquarters; Bear Trainer.
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    Film Zoo, The

    ContactLynn Younglove
    CityWatertown
    Phone952.955.3488
    Phone #2cell 612.670.3737
    Email[email protected]
    Job TitleAnimal Trainer
    DescriptionAnimal trainer, handler and wrangler. Domestic animals and hoof stock, some exotics. Professional and reliable work with a smile. Credits include: Allianz, Sears, Shopko, Target, State Farm, Sun Pet Toys, Valley Fair and film work for Birds and Animals Unlimited.
    Credits
  • SUNSET AWNINGS (2003) Twist; Animal Supplier.
  • SELECT COMFORT (2003) Twist; Animal Supplier.
  • MINNESOTA HEART INSTITUTE (2003) Stonearch Creative; Animal Supplier.
  • THE HORSE WHISPERER (1997) Disney Pictures; Horse Wrangler.
  • PETSBURG USA (1998) Disney (Animal Planet Channel); Animal Trainer Assist.
  • MORTAL COMBAT (1998) FOX; Animal Wrangler. (Day Played)
  • STATE FARM INSURANCE (2001) Setterholm Prods.; Animal Trainer.
  • VALLEY FAIR (2001) Wilson Griak; Animal Trainer.
  • SUN PET TOYS (2001) Top World Prods.; Animal Trainer.
  • MALT O MEAL (2004) Voodoo Films; Animal Trainer/Supplier.
  • TARGET (2004) Animal Trainer/Supplier.
  • STUDIO 56 (2003) Animal Supplier.
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    Johmar Farms

    ContactJohn or Mary Block
    CityMarine On Saint Croix
    Years in Business23
    Phone651.433.5312
    Faxsame- call first
    Email[email protected]
    Job TitleTrained domestics, exotics, odd & unusual
    DescriptionOur animals do the job! In studio or on location. Horses (and carriages - 100+ from which to choose), donkeys and farm animals are our specialty.
    Credits
  • K9 to 5-CABLE SERIES (2001) Tremendous Entertainment; Dog for Show Opener.
  • ARMED FORCES-OVERSEAS TELEVISION (1999) Northwest Teleproductions; Provided Horse & Cart for Commercial.
  • PRODUCT PROMOTION (1999) On Location-San Antonio, TX; Provided Tiger for Product Mascot.
  • HERMAN, USA (2001) Herman Films; Animals.
  • CORPORATE PROMOTION (2000) Merck Pharmaceuticals; Provided Beaver, Goose, & Squirrel.
  • DESIGNER OLEG CASSINI (Cable Ad) (1999) Value Vision; Provided Cougar.
  • MN STATE FAIR TV COMMERCIAL (2001) Twist; Pig.
  • THE LION KING (1997) Disney Theatrical Production; Provided African lion for Promotions.
  • GRUMPIER OLD MEN (1995) Warner Bros; Provided Native Waterfowl.
  • D3: THE MIGHTY DUCKS (1995) Avnet Kerner Co./ Walt Disney; Provided Mallard Ducks.
  • IN THE LINE OF DUTY: HUNT FOR JUSTICE (1995) NBC; Provided Guinea Fowl.
  • SPANIEL SPADE MYSTERIES "THE CANINE CAPER"; Pinnacle Videos; Cast all dogs. Animal Coord & Head Wranglers
  • IOWA STATE LOTTERY (TV Commercial (2001) Iowa Teleproductions; Dog & Cat.
  • APPLIANCE SMART (2002) Live Promotion; Elephants.
  • EDISON LIGHT BEER (2002) Perman Pictures; Donkey & Cart.
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    Sport the Wonder Dog

    ContactKris Scheller
    CityPillager
    Phone218.746.3850
    Email[email protected]
    Job TitleTrick Trained Dogs
    DescriptionVery intelligent, trick trained Black and Golden Labs plus a variety of other breeds. Will travel anywhere. No job too big or too small. Will train to suit your needs. Also creative help.
    Credits
  • DAVID LETTERMAN (1989) Carson.
  • AMERICA'S FUNNIEST PEOPLE (1993) Vin Di Bona.
  • SHOW ME THE FUNNIES (1998) FOX.
  • MAURY POVICH (1996)
  • ROGGIN'S HEROES (1991 & 92)
  • PRIME TIME PETS (1991) 4 Point Entertainment.
  • AMERICAS FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS (1996)
  • FEDERAL CARTRIDGE (1999) Mahoney.
  • BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (2000)
  • LETTERMAN (1989) Carson Prod..
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