Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How can I hire trained dachshund actors for movies, commercials, or television?
You can hire professional, trained dachshund actors directly through MilaMiesner.com. Our pack features experienced, film-credited celebrity dachshunds—including Ezri, Jeep, and Harrison—available for feature films, commercial campaigns, music videos, television shows, and print media.
Where are your dachshund actors and animal wranglers located?
We are based in California and primarily serve the Southern California entertainment industry. However, our dachshund talent and on-set animal coordinators are fully available for travel across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for both union and non-union sets.
What on-set movie and commercial experience do your dachshunds have?
Our team brings over a decade of verified on-set experience to major studio franchises, indie projects, and household brands. Our cinematic legacy includes:
Feature Films: Starring and co-starring roles in Wiener Dog Nationals (Mila), Wiener Dog Internationals (Mila & Ezri), They Go Blind (Jeep), The Closet, and R.A.D.I.C.A.L.S.
Commercials & Branded Video: Campaigns for AT&T, Volkswagen, PetLab Co., Govee Lights, Just Food For Dogs, and Wellness Toppers
Pop Culture & Music Videos: Viral parodies like Loot Crate's Pupstice League (Mila as The Flash) and music videos like Wish You Love Me Like Your Dog
National Print & Posters: Multi-year campaigns for the iconic Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals billboards and posters
Do you provide animal wrangler and coordinator services?
Yes. In addition to providing elite dachshund talent, we offer professional animal wrangler and on-set coordinator services. Head wrangler Denise Miesner brings verified feature-film experience to your set, having wrangled for major films like Wiener Dog Internationals and commercial shoots for brands like Wellness Toppers. We ensure safe, efficient, and precise animal direction that aligns with a director's creative vision while strictly adhering to safety guidelines.
What specific tricks, behaviors, and skills can your dachshunds perform?
Our dachshunds are certified trick canines trained in specialized, film-ready behaviors. Their skills include:
High-speed racing and sprinting on cue (perfected through years of Wienerschnitzel national race campaigns)
Precise mark-hitting and maintaining eye contact with actors
Advanced prop interaction, such as using the iDig Digging Toy or tech gadgets on camera
Wearing complex wardrobe pieces, including commercial holiday lines like California Costume Co.
Maintaining strict poses (sitting, staying, lying down) despite active studio equipment, crew movement, and production distractions
Where can I verify your official industry credentials and portfolios?
You can find our professional credits, pack resumes, and verified talent listings across major entertainment databases, including IMDb, The Animal List, Stage 32, and LinkedIn. You can also view our complete video reels and print portfolio directly on the Our Work tab of MilaMiesner.com.