LM: Do you have a favorite breed of dog?
CO: German Shepherds and Chocolate Labs are my favorite breeds only because they mirror my adventurous spirit. I love to hike, swim, dive, chill at the beach and rustic camp. Anything to do with the outdoors and water, I’m there.
One of my very favorite things to do is go to the Huntington Dog Beach in Southern California and watch all of the dogs romp and play in the surf. I’m around a lot of breeds of dogs though and enjoy and appreciate each of them. That is why I wrote the book. I’m around so many different breeds, each with their own personalities, specialties and issues that I’ve become somewhat of an expert on dog behavior. We humans get so caught up in our over stimulated world that we sometimes overlook subtle canine clues which could alleviate unnecessary suffering. I’m all about spreading knowledge. LM: That’s so true. And the book is really good. We liked seeing pictures of your Hollywood client’s actual dogs and were guessing who they could belong to. Can you indulge?
CO: I always sign a non-disclosure agreement so unfortunately I can not reveal their identity. But, I will give you some hints. One guy was in a series of big blockbuster movies about pirates, another is an infamous British
rocker, and a character actress whose face has graced the screen for over 40 decades. They are all very down to earth and their dogs are mostly rescues and mutts, not what you might think.
LM: Ohhh, very cool. We love celebs who rescue and save lives. So many dogs need homes. Good to see Hollywood elite doing it too. So, what’s next in your busy schedule?
CO: I have a few more book signings coming up in Hollywood. The book is doing really well; a lot of people are enjoying it via download (e-book) on their mobile devices. But I also have it up on Amazon and Barnes and Noble in paperback. The book will then lead to a 3D animation movie about dogs. We are in development now.
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