Dog’s Best Friend

For this feature-length documentary, Kiwi actor Eryn Wilson heads behind the camera to tell the tale of a dog rehabilitation centre. Former soldier Jacob Leezak runs a dog psychology centre in Australia rehabilitating aggressive, troubled or abandoned pooches. He uses a mixture of physical training (swimming, massage, treadmill running), and lots of cuddles and kisses. Leezak makes it clear that dogs aren't to blame for bad behaviour, claiming 90% of their problems are caused by humans. Dog's Best Friend was set to play at the 2018 New Zealand International Film Festival.

The only reason why we're on this earth is to be with dogs. My granddad and father, we all did the same thing.

– Dog trainer Jacob Leezak, on his love of helping canines

Key Cast & Crew

James Brown

Editor

James Boddy

Cinematographer

Eryn Wilson

Director, Sound Recordist

Gabrielle Vincent

Producer

Teuila Field

Producer

Gareth Wallis

Producer