Mutts Gone Nuts, a wildly popular blast of comedy and canine talent, will be in Sandy Springs on Sunday, January 4. Declared “A must see!” by the Washington Post, this hilarious show, where canines and comedy collide, brings together the witty genius of Scott and Joan Houghton and showcases the world’s most talented four-legged performers, all rescued dogs. With a USDA APHIS (Animal Welfare) registered cast of tail-wagging entertainers, this show is a lighthearted revue of family fun.
With nine of the world’s most talented four-legged performers and their humans, Mutts Gone Nuts is an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular! The all-star lineup includes a two-time World Champion Frisbee dog, a hilarious six-pound Pomeranian Pikachu mix, and a host of previously discarded dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and skip their way through this family-friendly show.
The show runs about 75 minutes and was created by veteran comedy team Scott and Joan Houghton, who performed their duo act ‘Jessie & James’ on variety stages from Tokyo to Las Vegas. In 2014, the Houghtons joined forces with some of the country’s top dog trainers, world class family entertainer Hilby, and eight adorable pound puppies to create an action-packed, comedy dog spectacular.
Mutts Gone Nuts’ dogs were adopted from shelters or rescues. Sometimes, the very behavior that drove the previous owner to relinquish the dog becomes the dog’s star quality. Mutts Gone Nuts’ trainers use ‘positive’ force-free training methods. They look for the dog’s natural talents by getting to know their individual personalities.
Once they find out what the dog likes to do, they reinforce those behaviors with treats and/or toys. Co-producer and emcee, Scott Houghton says “I feel lucky to have come into dog training at a time when force-free, positive training is the gold standard. Positive training not only helps build the trust bond between you and your dog but it makes it fun for the dog and the trainer.”
When dogs perform behaviors they are naturally inclined to do, they are happiest. When not on tour, Mutts Gone Nuts’ furry cast members have the run of three fenced acres, and of course, they all live in the house (some even sleep in their humans’ bed).
WHEN: One Show Only- Sunday, Jan 4th at 2pm
WHERE: Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way , Sandy Springs, GA 30328
TICKETS: Available online HERE or by calling the Box Office at (770) 206-2022.
