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In this special episode, we sit down with agility competitor Connie Dieball, whose dog Jolene served as the reference dog for Krypto in the new Superman movie directed by James Gunn. Connie shares the amazing story of how Jolene made it to the big screen, what it was like filming on a major movie set, and how she balanced a full-time job while working on a blockbuster production. If you love agility, movies, or just great dog stories—this one’s for you.
You Will Learn
- How Connie and Jolene got started in agility during the COVID-19 pandemic
- How Jolene was selected to be the reference dog for Krypto
- What it means to be a “reference dog” in a CGI-heavy movie
- What it was like on set and how Jolene interacted with the cast and crew
- Who Jolene’s favorite people were
Mentioned/Related
- January 9, 2025 Wednesday Wrap Up (Karen Pryor, Dogwalk Changes?, Superdog)
- CNN article talking about the inspiration for Krypto: https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/12/entertainment/superman-krypto-dog
More on Krypto!
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