Interview with Belgian Malinois Lulu from Channing Tatum’s DOG movie – Dogster

OK, well that’s her name in DOG, the film where she stars with Channing Tatum, who also co-directs along with Reid Carolyn. It’s a road buddy movie that also deals with the trauma war causes on our soldiers — both humans and dogs.

Two former Army Rangers take a road trip to a fellow soldier’s funeral— Briggs, played by Channing Tatum — and Lulu played by several dogs with the main one being Britta, who Dogster got to interview (see below). They jump in a 1984 Ford Bronco for a journey down the Pacific Coast filled with as many twists and turns as the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH). The DOG film comes out Friday, February 18^th, and you can check it out in movie theaters (see here)  Want to see it at home? We don’t have a digital/streaming release date yet but the DOG film is an MGM/United Artists release, so stay tuned to its website.

Of course, we dog lovers want to know more about the dog playing Lulu. We got to talk to 3-year-old Belgian Malinois dog actor Britta about her role in the DOG movie. Britta is represented by Andrew Simpson, who operates Instinct, animals for film, based in Canada.

DOGSTER: First off, where are you from and how did you get that lovely name of Britta?

Britta: I was born in Europe and I got my name from someone picking my name out of a hat!

DOGSTER: How did you choose acting as a career?

Britta: Obviously, I was chosen to be an actress … just look at me. But seriously, I was picked because Andrew, my agent, saw a great deal of potential in me. He said I was sensible, calm but feisty, very confident and that I had a great on-camera presence.

DOGSTER: Tell us a little about yourself. What are some of your favorite things?

Britta: My favorite things are: chasing a Frisbee, riding in the truck, running with the horses on the farm, sleeping in front of the fire and did I mention Frisbee?

DOGSTER: Here at Dogster magazine, we often talk about our dogs’ super powers. What are yours?

Britta: My superpowers … hmm … I am an incredibly fast runner, I can hear someone opening a dog treat box miles away, and I can smell a steak cooking from four blocks away.

DOGSTER: Obviously you have some amazing training to accomplish everything you have done. Can you share some of your training secrets?

Britta: My training regime is incorporated into my normal day. I wake up at 6 a.m., walk the property and have a bathroom break, have a little breakfast, play some ball or Frisbee to work on my cardio, rest for a little bit, do some training to keep myself ready for “film stunt” work, rest again and wait for dinner.

DOGSTER: Like all movie stars (and frankly Belgian Malinois), you are very attractive. Any grooming tips you’d like to tell us?

Britta: I don’t have a big grooming routine. Basically, I roll out of bed and I look this good every day. Sometimes I need a bath if I roll in something unpleasant, and I get my nails done, but that is it.

DOGSTER: Now that the filming for DOG the movie is done, any hints at what films you’ll be doing next?

Britta: DOG was my very first movie! I have done a follow up film but unfortunately, I had to sign an NDA … No Dogs Allowed I think they meant? So, I can’t talk about it yet, but I am very proud of the role I had. I am sure once it comes out you will want to interview me again.

DOGSTER: Of course, we would, you are obviously a VIP (Very Important Pup). Anything you can tell us about your time filming the movie DOG? About the role itself?

Britta: On the set of DOG, sometimes I would fart, not loud but I did fart. Embarrassing but true. And, if I am honest, I should mention I had two stunt doubles to help make the film DOG. Lana and Zuza are their names. I honestly didn’t think I needed stunt doubles, but you know how agents are. Anyway, we all got along and worked together to make the film the best it could be.

DOGSTER: Thank you for woofing it up with us today Britta. We can’t wait to see you — oh, and your co-star Channing Tatum too, but mostly you — in the movie DOG. Now that we are such big fans, how do we follow you?

Britta: If you want to follow me, you can check out the movie on Instagram @dogthefilm, my agent has cool photos on @instinctwolves, and of course my on-screen co-star Channing Tatum @channingtatum.