Dita the Dog Is a Scene Stealer on CBS’s ‘SEAL Team’
While fans may be swept away by the wild things happening on CBS’s hit war-set drama SEAL Team, there’s no denying that there’s a four-legged scene stealer lurking about — Dita the dog.
She Plays
SEAL Team’s fearless Cerberus. So far, the 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, whose real name is Dita the Hair Missile for her ability to rocket into the air, has alerted the guys to an explosive-laden Afghan truck and even tackled a bomb maker.
Where You’ve Seen Her
This is Dita’s first role, but high-IQ “mallies” are made for show business. “We joke they’re a cross between a German shepherd and a velociraptor on a diet of energy drinks and crack,” says Justin Melnick, who plays SEAL Brock and is Dita’s trainer and handler.
Why We Love Her
Mad skills! The canine follows the visual cue of a laser to hit her mark and uses drug-sniffing techniques to find “explosives” (marked by a synthetic narcotic on a cotton ball). She can climb ladders and, in Melnick’s arms, fast-rope out of a hovering helicopter. “No matter how scary,” he says, “if there’s explosions or gunfire, she knows I’m with her.”
Love Affair
Dita and lead David Boreanaz have a special bond, Melnick reveals. “We know he’s on set because Dita catches his scent and runs to greet him.”
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I just love seeing Dita on Seal team! She's the best! Justin and Dita show, not only the important role of military dogs, but the deep bond between them. There was one scene where the camera shows the soldiers' locker rooms and Justin's has dog toys all around it. It's all about Dita for him and every dog lover knows that feeling! Go Justin and Dita!
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I'm very glad for the scenes with the dog. I think it's another bit of realism on this show, and the dedication of Dita/Cerberus and her trainer is obvious.
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Justin Melnick and Tyler Grey need to be more than just live background props. although I see theyre getting more lines since the first season. Especailly since he's the dog handler in real life....
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Dita is a show stealer for sure, my favorite on the show. I watch for her in every episode & follow her on instagram with Justin. She is amazing & he is an amazing handler. I think it’s sweet she knows David’s scent & goes to greet him. My only critique is that they named her a him in the show 😖 not acknowledging her girl power. She is the only female Seal member of Bravo Team.
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Excellent comment!!! Love Dita .. glad she's safe during all the action!!!
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