MIDDLEBURY — If you’d like your dog(s) to attend the Aug. 10 screening of the new documentary “Inside the Mind of a Dog” at Middlebury’s Memorial Sports Center — and potentially break a world record for “most dogs to attend a film screening” in the process — read on.

The film, to hit Netflix on Aug. 9, is directed by Middlebury’s own Andy Mitchell and is narrated by actor Rob Lowe. It’s billed as a “highly entertaining, deep dive … to uncover the mysteries of the world’s most popular pet.”

If the Memorial Sports Center screening can attract 220 or more dogs, the world record is in the bag.

The film (view the trailer at tinyurl.com/4ahx4h2r) will begin at 4 p.m.; doors will open at 3 p.m. Dogs arriving late won’t be counted in the attempt.

LOCAL FILM DIRECTOR Andy Mitchell’s new documentary, “Inside the Mind of a Dog,” will be shown on Saturday, Aug. 10, at Middlebury’s Memorial Sports Center — and dogs are encouraged to attend, including Mitchell’s golden retriever, Boon.
Independent photo/Steve James

There are other rules that must be followed to ensure a bona fide record and a safe, pleasurable viewing experience.

Registration for your pet is quick and easy — just a photo and a few questions for owners. Online pre-registration (tinyurl.com/bdwaxwpd) before the event is highly recommended, but it can also be done at the door. Pre-registration provides for preferred seating, free popcorn, doggy treats, and other fun giveaways. A licensed vet and emergency pet care will be on site.

Here are the Guinness Book of World Record rules:

• Dogs must be leashed at all times. Crates can’t be used.
• Dogs must be accompanied by a handler at least 16 years old. One dog per handler.
• Dogs must have natural appearances (no clothes, dyed hair or accessories).
• Dogs must be at least 1 year old to be included in the count.
• Free registration (highly recommended) will be completed at the beginning of the event.
• Participants and their dogs need to be in place for 10 minutes during the movie screening.
• Dog owners are responsible for the behavior of their dogs at all times.
• Dogs with aggressive history won’t be allowed to attend.
• Dogs must have current licenses and vaccines.
• Dog waste must be cleaned up by the owners.