Author: Paula Ratoza
Paula Ratoza is the owner of Feathers and Fur Talent Agency. Located in Portland, OR Paula provides animals for film and print projects throughout the western United States.

Learn the behaviors most requested by producers and directors

Paula will be teaching an eight week session titled “So Your Dog Wants to be in Commercials” on Tuesday evenings starting August 4th. Train your in dog the foundation behaviors that are required in many photoshoots and commercial shoots. At

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Zoie takes a ride for Columbia Sportswear’s Ventalation Campaign

Zoie the Bassett Hound is a producer favorite and you can see why in this new ad by Columbia Sportswear for their VentElation line of shoes and apparel.

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Fred Meyer Christmas 2014 Print Ad

Mala, a miniature dachshund is a real pro at commercial work. She enjoys interacting with people and charms adults and children both. See more of Mala’s work.

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Fred Meyer Holiday ad includes Baebea's Dog Training student

An obedience student of mine is in a Fred Meyer Christmas ad that is currently showing on local NW channels. He walks across the set carrying a Christmas present in his mouth, yes I’m talking about a dog, and gives

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How great is this? I get paid to work with adorable bulldog puppies…

Here is a behind the scenes peek of Paula handling the puppies hired by Jones Advertising to work with Tag the bulldog and his handler on a Mattress Discounter’s television ad. Working with puppies can be challenging, but theyare so

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Summer 2013 Mattress Discounters Ad with Jones Advertising

I came across this link and thought others might like to see the finished product. This was a great project where I was able to bring together some awesome handlers and their dogs for nice group action, including Cruz, Zoie,

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