Hollywood Paws is a dog training business in Los Angeles, California offering In-Home Training and Virtual Training.
Los Angeles • CA • Training facility • 3.7 ★ (17 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Hollywood Paws operates primarily as an animal talent agency, representing pet dogs for film, television, commercial, and print work. According to their website, they've been in business for about 20 years and have placed dogs in productions spanning major brands and networks. The company works out of Los Angeles Center Studios, a 20-acre lot in downtown Los Angeles.
What sets this business apart from typical dog training is its focus on what they call "studio behaviors" — specialized skills designed for on-set work rather than everyday obedience. Their site describes teaching dogs to hit marks, follow aim sticks, back up on cue, and respond to silent hand signals from 15-20 feet away. They state these techniques are distinct from standard training, comparing them to how agility work differs from basic commands. Joel Norton, one of their trainers, brings over two decades of experience in the animal-actor industry, according to the company.
The agency describes itself as "green," meaning they represent family pets rather than maintaining a kennel of working animals. They emphasize positive-reinforcement methods built around treats and voluntary participation. For owners not pursuing screen work, they also sell training products aimed at teaching studio-style tricks at home. It's worth noting this is fundamentally a talent agency that offers training as part of that pipeline — prospective clients should understand the primary business model before deciding if it fits their needs.
Hollywood Paws offers a distinctive niche: preparing dogs for film and television work. Their Studio Animal Training Program requires dogs to already perform advanced obedience at distance using only hand signals and verbal cues in distracting environments. They also offer Professional Studio Training for obedience foundations and virtual training through their Movie Magic program.
What board & train costs in Los Angeles
Published board-and-train programs in Los Angeles currently range about $130–$4,500, with private sessions around a $130 median. Ask this trainer for a written quote before you compare.
Best for: Dogs must be able to demonstrate all required studio behaviors in a distracting environment from 15-20 feet away, using only hand signals and verbal cues; service dogs are not eligible.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash
In-Home Training in Los Angeles typically runs $54–$953 across 7 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
Training focused on specialized on-set skills like hitting marks, aim stick targeting, work-aways, and holding positions from a distance using only hand signals or verbal cues, without the trainer visible in frame.
Owners train their own dogs in specific studio behaviors and submit a demonstration video to show set-readiness.
Best for: Dogs and owners seeking to qualify for representation as studio animal actors.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Basic obedience
In-Home Training in Los Angeles typically runs $54–$953 across 7 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Animal Training Program | Not published | — |
| Professional Studio Training | Not published | — |
A packaged product that teaches dog owners how to train specific studio behaviors used on film and TV sets, using treats as part of the training process.
Owners buy a treat bag/product and use it themselves to train their own dog at home.
Best for: Owners who want to teach their dog studio-specific behaviors like marks, aim stick work, and hand signals.
Focus: Basic obedience
Virtual Training in Los Angeles typically runs $84–$411 across 4 programs that do publish pricing. Ask this trainer for a written quote before comparing.
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Movie Magic Training Treats | Not published | — |
The site uses general language about their training approach without specifying techniques or tools. Whether they work with dogs that have aggression or bite history isn't addressed.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Operating for 20 years, they run out of a dedicated facility and mention carrying insurance. Certifications, owner visit policies, and video update practices aren't disclosed on the site.
Facility: Training facility
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: Yes
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Phone only
Price: Hollywood Paws does not publish board & train pricing. Across Los Angeles, 51 programs publish prices from about $85 to $3,750.
Reviews: Hollywood Paws shows 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews among 21 published Los Angeles programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 21 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 42%). 4 of 21 Los Angeles listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
The South Bixel Street address sits in downtown Los Angeles. Parking options and facility accessibility details aren't published.
450 S Bixel St, Los Angeles, CA
Friday: 10AM-6PM
Monday: 11AM-8PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 11AM-8PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Thursday: 11AM-8PM
Wednesday: 11AM-8PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Hollywood Paws.
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