Actually Quote by Jean Dujardin
“It was actually quite easy to work with Uggie, because he's a really well trained dog. Very talented. I just had to follow him a little bit, improvise a little bit. Sometimes he'd follow me. Especially because of the sausages I had in my pocket.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Artist, 2011
Working with a well‑trained dog is effortless when you let the animal lead and respond to simple cues.
In simple terms: A trained dog makes collaboration easy.
Key Takeaway
Follow the dog's lead and keep it simple.
Themes
collaboration
animals
improvisation
training
trust
Mood
playful
lighthearted
creative
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film set
- animal training workshops
- pet therapy sessions
- creative improvisation
Key Concepts
animal behavior
improvisational acting
human‑animal communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain focus when the animal loses interest?
- What cues help keep the animal engaged?
A Different Perspective
If the dog is not motivated, the process can stall.
![“The difference between "trained OK" and "trained perfectly" doesn't really matter all that much to me. I once did a film with Lassie. When that dog got excited he jumped all over Rudd Weatherwax [Lassie's trainer]. Now that's the smartest dog in the world. If the world's best-trained dog can jump…” quote by James Stewart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/739/james-stewart-15426_differences_the-difference-between-trained-ok-and-tr_1544215.jpg)
