For those whose dogs have been in events/tv/movies, etc.

How did you price their services?

I have a possible gig at an upscale kid's party (through an entertainment company to give you an idea of scale) and the person who contacted me would like me to give them a figure for my services by Monday.

This is a local location and a couple hour commitment. I'll be bringing 2-4 dogs and doing dog tricks, possibly with costumes.

I can quote them my normal hourly rate for dog training but I wanted to make sure I wasn't over or underselling myself at the same time and I'd REALLY like to work this gig into regular work from the entertainment company if possible.

No idea how to price it but what a cool gig!

I started out really low for my first few tv/movie gigs. I wanted to be able to pick what I did and still get hired

I don't price by the hour, but by the day. I don't do less than a day's fee for a single day no matter how short they wanted me. I charge for all expenses, so gas etc. Now I charge about what an main actor would get per day. Not that that helps you specifically as I don't know what going rates are for that.

I had a meeting with the company today and it went well. I quoted them $125 for one hour of performing and an hour for setup/takedown/travel and my contact thought it was reasonable, though I suspect it might've been higher than she anticipated. Paws crossed the client is game!

Z came with me to the appointment today and wow'd the people at the entertainment company enough that they are already trying to think of more jobs for us!