After working with dinosaurs in the ‘Jurassic Park’ flicks, I think Laura Dern is a pro when it comes to working with four legged co-stars.

Her latest screen companions are far more cuddly, though. Laura joins a host of pet pooches, enlisted to help repair the heart of a grieving dog-lover, in her latest flick ‘Year Of The Dog.’

In the poignant comedy, the actress joins the always nutty Molly Shannon, who plays bereaved dog owner Peggy. When her beloved pooch suffers a mysterious demise, leaving Peggy with a void in her life, Laura, in her role as Peggy’s sister-in-law, tries to help her rebuild her life - with some crazy consequences.

Sharing the red carpet with the pair at last night’s LA premiere were Drew Barrymore, Tia Carrere, Jack Black and Ben Stiller.