They all have exceptional talents in their line of work.

Meet these clever canines and be wowed by their skills in Australian short film, Dog's Got Talent.

The 25-minute film is among five others in a carefully-curated collection of heartwarming stories about dogs and their owners in The Top Dog Film Festival.

Touring this July and August, the 2021 festival will wag its tail at locations around the country, sharing a two-hour collection of short independent films from around the globe.

Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at scores of venues nationwide including Albury Entertainment Centre on August 14.

The festival introduces patrons to the talented dancing poodles in Sydney to award-winning New Zealand sheep dogs.

It takes a journey to find the best guide dog for an outdoorsman in Canada and meets the New York dog walker winning over her pack.

Meet four-legged heroes, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter.

Meet the last of the breed to sled dogs in Greenland and the woman who is committed to keeping their legacy alive.

Experience heartfelt stories of overcoming adversity thanks to man's best friend and take a look at the prison program transforming the lives of inmates and rescue dogs.

In American film Happy Hounds, Linda Domer facilitates the prison dog program at Roxbury Correctional Institution in Maryland.

The program pairs inmates with shelter dogs in need of training.

With an average stay of seven years to life the dog training program provides the inmates with a focus and sense of accomplishment while providing death row dogs with a second chance at a happy life.

The 2021 Top Dog Film Festival presents a cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their owners.

Filled with delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of beloved canine companions, this program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent filmmakers worldwide.

Book tickets online at alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au.

Children under 18 months are free on the knee.

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