Establish in 1972, Triple “D” was the first of it’s kind to offer their trained animal models for wildlife photography and cinematography. In 1972, the Triple “D” was owned and operated for the purpose of propagating wild animal species common to the Northwest.


Jay and Kim Deist
It was a family operated business involving Jay’s father, Lorney Deist, who was a Game Warden for the State of Montana. Lorney was Jay’s inspiration and was instrumental in teaching Jay animal behavior and how to care for, and train wild animals.In 1975 a movie company contacted the Triple “D” and arrangements were made to provide animal models for a movie on wolverine. This initiated the interest in providing trained animals to the cinema and still photography industry.

Since our first movie over 25 years ago, the Triple “D” has provided a service to a variety of still photographers and movie companies.

Our excellent reputation has been built serving our customers, both professional and amateur, and our clientele consists of many of the most published and well known wildlife photographers and artists in the world.

The Triple “D” prides itself on the care and health of our animals, as well as preserving endangered species, so that they may enjoyed by future generations.