ANKC VIDEOS
– Words and Images: David Margan
Dogs Queensland and the ANKC would like to thank all our members who gave up their time to help with the production of the videos Queensland is doing for the national body. They focus on the huge number of breeds in our dog world including their characteristics, abilities and dog’s sports. The videos are part of the re-branding of the national organisation and are designed to attract the interest of the public and canine consumers. They will be placed on all state member bodies and national websites with links to the relevant breeders in each state and they will be there for all to see for years. Hopefully they will drive potential customers to the professionalism and excellence of our breeders. The videos have involved the filming of over 160 people and a similar number of dogs. That takes an enormous amount of pre-production work and intense filming on shoot days. None of this would have been possible without the
enthusiastic engagement of our breeders and their families. They were simply terrific, positive, patient and engaging. The love affair between them and their dogs shone brightly. They never faltered even when one got bowled over by a sheep in a herding practice run and ended up in hospital or the one who hit a tree reversing their car. One breeder even turned up to help three days after having a heart attack. Amazing! I would especially like to thank the following people:
• Tara King: who directed the project from her home outside of Dungong in NSW – a fabulous job of organisation.
• Ian Rasmussen: our indefatigable breed wrangler – a mighty effort getting our breed volunteers together in such a short lead time. His knowledge and advice was invaluable.
• Rob Harrison – for making things happen. • Groundsman Rion and his team – for the
magnificent condition of the grounds and getting everything needed up and on time.
• The Wagz Café team – who looked after us. • Finally to our film crew: director of photography,
Eliza Allard – who had the hardest job of all and Kate Sclavos – our production assistant, who was tireless in organising talent and using an incredible range of noises and devices to get those dogs looking at the camera. They both love dogs and wanted to kidnap a number of our canine stars. Well done, everyone!
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