The art of animal training

Established in 1971, Doug and Lynne Seus followed their hearts' dream of devoting their lives to the training and care of animals. Starting with wolves, dogs, cats and horses, they soon expanded their expertise to include cougars, coyotes, deer, bobcats, foxes, raccoons, skunks and beavers. But the real magic happened when Bart the Bear came into their lives. Since reaching a new height in animal performance with Bart's starring role in the 1989 movie, THE BEAR, Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife has specialized in Kodiak and grizzly bears and wolves.

Animal training is an art that requires immense patience, compassion and understanding. The Seuses, their sons, daughter, and trainers, pride themselves on supplying the film industry with the most highly trained bears and wolves available. Bears and wolves capable of not only behaviors and commands, but characterization.

Successfully shooting a scene correctly the first time saves hours of production time and makes Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife the most cost effective, professional animal company available

"In my opinion, Doug and Lynn Seus are the best in the business by far. They deliver what is scripted quickly and efficiently. Whenever I have any animal work, they are always my first call. I greatly admire their dedication to their animals' health, safety and well being as well as their unflagging efforts to protect the environment."

Arne Schmidt, Producer of The Great Outdoors, Stay Tuned, Big Fish


Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife has provided animal stars for over 25 major motion pictures, hundreds of TV shows, commercials and documentaries, including DR. DOLITTLE 2, and GROWING UP GRIZZLY 1 and 2 for Animal Planet. Watch for Bart the Bear 2 in the upcoming features, AN UNFINISHED LIFE and WITHOUT A PADDLE.

Working closely with other animal companies, we will find and supply the most qualified animals and trainers for all types of productions.

WHAt we offer

• Highly trained bears and wolves
   humanely and gently handled
• Experienced, qualified trainers
• Script and budget consultation
• Worldwide permits
• SAG stunt performer trainers
• Second unit directors
• Thirty years in the film industry
• Over 100 credits

Vital Ground Foundation

Vital Ground is eternally grateful to Doug and Lynne for devoting the use of their animals to promote our mission. Donations made to the Vital Ground Foundation DO NOT in any way support Doug and Lynne's animals.

 

 



Copyright 2007 – Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife



Doug & Lynne Seus
Wasatch Rocky
Mountain Wildlife


Heber City. UT 84032
P: (435) 654.3176
F: (435) 654.4747

www.BartTheBear.com

contact@bartthebear.com