Nearly 70 dogs were used for the making of this motion picture, many of which were rescued from the pound. Several of them were adopted by crew members after filming wrapped.
The Dog Bark Park Inn is a hotel located along Highway 95 in Cottonwood, Idaho. The hotel is built in the shape of a beagle, making it a famous landmark in the state.
In addition to regular meals, dog hotels also provide tasty snacks and treats. This not only keeps your dog satisfied between meals but also helps maintain a sense of routine and comfort, mimicking the treat schedule they might be accustomed to at home.
Shooting began in November 2007 and filming took place entirely in the cities of Los Angeles and Universal City, California. The dogs in the film were trained for several months before shooting began. Nearly eighty boys auditioned for the role of Bruce before Austin was ultimately selected.
Walker, Andi's mother, revised to being a schoolteacher instead of a housewife. Two sequels were released: News for Dogs in 2009 and Movie for Dogs in 2010.
This Los Angeles apartment building was a location used for the 2009 family movie "Hotel for Dogs" (top).