Richard Olate

Dog Trainer

Birthplace Santiago, Chile

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About

Dog trainer who is widely recognized for making up one half of the dog trick act known as Olate Dogs. He and his son competed on the seventh season of America's Got Talent and ended up winning the competition. 

Before Fame

He grew up as a third-generation circus performer. By the age of 12 he had developed a dog show.

Trivia

He auditioned for America's Got Talent at the age of 55. In 2001, his Olate Family's Dogs appeared in the Big Apple Circus. He competed against Tom Cotter on AGT. 

Family Life

His son Nicholas makes up the other half of Olate Dogs.

Associated With

His dog act thrilled AGT judge Sharon Osbourne.

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