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Our Movies 

We are now very proud to say that our dogs have been featured or starred in every major dog sledding film since 1999, Including:

  • Snow Buddies,

  • 8 Below,

  • Snow Dogs,

  • Kevin of the North,

  • Call of the Wild,

  • and several commercials - although sadly - NOT the Smirnoff Ice commercials!

 To animal training companies, producers, Locations managers and other interested parties: please contact us for information on our dogs and potential snow filming locations. We have access to some of the best snow locations, conditions and trails in BC.

 

   March 2007: Over the last few weeks we have been in Vancouver filming the Keystone/Disney film "Snow Buddies". The storyline is based on the successful "Air Bud" franchise. In this latest installment - the air buddies 'babies' get lost in Alaska and help out a husky puppy and his boy owner. There is a lot of mushing for the four adult character dog teams - for which we supplied all the teams, sleds, gear and Laurie was hired on as the Dog-sledding coordinator. Which means a lot less sleep and a lot more responsibility!

Laurie & Devon discussing training techniques - Mt Seymour

Pictures from the set of Snow Buddies:

      Our 'digs' on set - a sunny day! break in the weather - the next day we had 3 feet of snow in 30 hours!

    Sunsets on Mt Seymour,

  comments from the set of "Snow Buddies"

" I was a little unsure of how things would be when we agreed to come and do this movie project - until I saw how you handled the dogs and their care. I have been impressed with what a class act you are. I couldn't be happier that our dogs have ended up at your kennel and in your care. Thank you, Laurie." Vicki deCoffe, Armstrong, BC, White Valley Racing kennels (retired) and mom to mushing double, Josh deCoffe.

"I have been continually amazed at the endurance and energy of your dogs. Your vigilance and education of the public to dog teams and the sport in general is to be commended. Your dogs love of their work and the care you take with them is obvious. I am so impressed that I am definitely coming up to visit you next winter for my own dogsledding experience." Chris Obonsawin - American Humane Association - Film Unit - "Snow Buddies" production - February & March 2007.