"Off the Leash" on Lifetime Television Oct 2nd

[Beryl]

Premieres: Oct. 2
Airs: Mondays, 11 p.m.
Airs on: Lifetime

What’s It All About? Joe Simpson, Richard Williams, Dina Lohan -- some people will do anything to make their kids’ (or their own) dreams of stardom a reality … even if their “kid” is a three-pound poodle with an affection for cashmere booties and a fur-lined carrier. And just like up-and-coming human starlets, pampered pooches need agents, trainers, talent managers, yoga classes, therapists and spa treatments in order to make it big in the competitive world of animal stars.
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Lifetime Goes To The Dogs In New Reality Series OFF THE LEASH

Lifetime Television Orders New Half-Hour Reality Series OFF THE LEASH

A "Howlingly" Funny Behind-The-Scenes Look At A Hollywood Pet Talent Agency Where The Fur Flys As Obsessive Owners Compete To Make Their Pet The Next Big Animal Star

Six Episodes from Executive Producers Mechelle Collins and Kevin Dill (Bravo′s "Blow Out," MTV′s "Juvies") to Premiere in Fall 2006

Starring performing pooches, quirky pet owners and cutthroat animal agents, the new Lifetime Original Series OFF THE LEASH goes inside the tumultuous world of a real-life Hollywood pet talent agency to reveal just how far some women will go to find four-legged stardom for their beloved dogs, it was announced by Susanne Daniels, President, Entertainment, Lifetime Entertainment Services.

The new half-hour series from executive producers Kevin Dill and Mechelle Collins (Bravo′s "Blow Out," MTV′s "Juvies") exposes the inner workings of the star-maker machinery along with the excesses, intrigues and just doggone escapades of ambitious pet owners driven to unleash their inner animal.

"These are real stories about people who have big dreams of making their adored pet into a Hollywood star," said Daniels. Adding, "Pets are important family members in American homes today, and are more visible than ever in films, television and commercials. This show offers a humorous glimpse at the machinations behind how a pet makes it from the home to the big screen-and it′s just as full of absurd surprises as any human actor′s struggle for success. For these animals, it′s not about going on the newspaper, but getting in the newspaper."

Hollywood talent agents scout comedy clubs and actor showcases looking for new stars. The dog scout for Le Paws Hollywood Pet Agency searches the local Beverly Hills dog parks to sniff out prospects for the next "spokesdog." Tough-minded young businesswoman Michelle operates Le Paws. Her dedicated staff includes trainers, a talent manager and her entrepreneurial partner Stuart. Using ruthless "Glengarry Glen Ross"-style tactics, the sales team pitches potential clients to pay top dollar for a package of training classes. Signing the deal are women who treat their pets better than themselves, not unlike like stage mothers obsessed with making their child into a celebrity. In between auditions and photo shoots they trot their pooches to doggie spas and doggie yoga, outfit them in expensive doggie duds and make them sit with doggie therapists. With so much at stake, conflicts brew just beneath the surface - and practically everyone will do almost anything to prove their pet is not just a one-trick pony.
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[britishbandit]

Originally Posted by Beryl

For these animals, it′s not about going on the newspaper, but getting in the newspaper."

Signing the deal are women who treat their pets better than themselves, not unlike like stage mothers obsessed with making their child into a celebrity.

outfit them in expensive doggie duds

With so much at stake, conflicts brew just beneath the surface - and practically everyone will do almost anything to prove their pet is not just a one-trick pony.

Here's where I have problems with that article, not to mention I probably wouldn't actually watch the show.

Point by point of the parts I selected to comment on.

This doesn't have anything to do with what the dog wants. It isn't for the animals, it's for their owners, they are the ones wanting to make the headlines.

I cannot stand celebrities that push their children into or obsess about them becoming celebrities themselves.

It's a pet peeve of mine when people dress up their dogs unless it is for a specific reason to protect against the elements. Sure, it may look "cute", but a dog isn't worried about looking "cute", or doggie "fashion".

Jeez, what exactly is it that is at stake here. That their dog isn't in the newspaper, and maybe gets back to being able to be a DOG! Come on now.

Beryl, this isn't directed at you! I'm just staing my opinion on the article itself.

[12weimgirl]

is it about poodles or all dogs?

[Beryl]

I have no clue what the show is about. I was watching TV and saw a promo for the series. I then searched it out on the web since anything with dogs pique my interest.

I think it is about all dogs because I didn't see a poodle in the promo.

[Kris]

Sad. I hope it's not "dogs & women behaving badly" although it does appear to be.

[EnchantedGypsy]

I enjoyed Bravo's "Showdog Moms & Dads" last year. From the previews I've seen on TV for this one, it doesn't sound as interesting/entertaining. It seems like it will be about owners trying to get their dogs on Letterman's "stupid pet tricks" and things like that.

[Crossfire Bulldogs]

Think I'll pass on watching this one. Wish they'd bring back show dog moms & dads.