Zombie Dog Video: The Trend With Your Dog

What happens in the video

An empty street at dusk. Your dog stands across the road with grey-green patches and milky eyes, but it is unmistakably your dog. You kneel and open your arms; it runs into them. Then a hard cut: your dog, healthy and wagging, playing with you.

Best dog photos

Use a sharp, well-lit photo where your dog faces the camera and nothing covers its face. Distinctive markings help the video keep your dog recognisable.

Dark coats and flat faces

Black and dark brown dogs lose their features in shade, so use daylight or a bright room. For flat-faced breeds such as pugs, French bulldogs and boxers, a straight-on photo at eye level works better than a side angle.

Getting your dog to look at the camera

Hold a treat or a squeaky toy just above the lens, get down to your dog’s eye level, and take several shots in a row. Pick the one where both eyes are open and the ears are in their usual position.

Making it for a dog who has passed

Some people make the dog version as a tribute: a last hug, then the two of you back at the park. If that is you, choose the ending that matches your walks together, and use a photo that shows your dog the way you remember them.

Zombie dog video at a glance

What to upload and which endings your dog gets.

Endings

Sunny park (fetch), beach run, cozy couch

Photo 1

Your dog, face toward the camera, nothing covering it

Photo 2

You, front-facing, good light

Weapon

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