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Think your pup has what it takes to make it in Hollywood? Lifetime gets the scoop from Le Paws' talent manager, Addison Witt, on breaking your pet into showbiz!

1. Chant the mantra "You're a star" to your dog for 10 minutes at least three times a week for one month.

2. Give your pet a fabulous Hollywood name (Witt's is Legend).

3. Make your dog comfortable in front of the camera by taking several types of photos.

4. Feed your pet organic foods from dishes other than generic plastic bowls. (And it's key to teach your canine that eating is only for maintaining one's body, not for pleasure.)

5. Increase the number of times you take your dog to the spa, and be sure to groom your pup on a regular basis.

6. Teach little Fido to "speak" up for what he wants.

7. Find a pet trainer that is tough on you. You have only so much time and need to be consistent when building a star.

8. Look up the word commands before you begin any serious Hollywood dog training. You've got to know what it means before you can teach it.

9. Be sure your pet can pose for hours on end in front of flashing lights.

10. Teach your dog who to kiss up to in Hollywood: managers, agents, casting directors, publicists and talk-show producers.