Does my pet need to be good at posing?

No. You only need one clear photo. Spark builds the moves from the dance you pick, so your pet never has to hold still for a clip.

Can I put my pet in a costume?

Yes. Say what they should wear, like a cowboy hat or a tiny tuxedo, and add a photo of the costume if you have one.

Can my pet do a trend dance?

Yes. Tap Share on the trend and pick Rift, then add your pet's photo.

Can two pets dance together?

Yes. Add a photo of each and say who stands where, for example "the dog on the left, the cat on the right".

Can I change the dance floor?

Yes. Name the place, such as a kitchen stage or a disco, and check the Draft.

How to make your dog or cat dance in a video

Add a photo of your pet and a dance clip, and Spark makes your pet do the dance. You don’t need to train anything. For the general method, see AI motion transfer on iPhone.

What you need

An iPhone with Rift.
One clear photo of your pet: face visible, eyes open, daylight if you can. A photo that shows the whole body helps for a full dance.
A dance to follow. Either a clip you saw, or a plain description like “a slow shuffle”.
Optional: a photo of the costume or hat.

Step by step

Pick the dance. Open a dance video you like and tap Share, then Rift. No clip handy? Open Rift and tell Spark the move in words.
Add your pet. Spark asks who should star. Pick your pet’s photo from your camera roll.
Say what to change. One line is enough: the costume, the room, the mood. Spark plans the shots and shows a Draft.
Check the Draft. Read what Spark will keep and what it will swap. Reply if you want a change.
Make. Tap Make. You can leave the app. Spark tells you when it’s ready, and the video is saved to your Library.

Lines to try with Spark

“Put my corgi in this dance, same moves, same kitchen.”
“My cat in a tiny tuxedo, slow disco spin.”
“Two dogs in matching hoodies doing this shuffle.”
“My rescue greyhound as a rockstar, big stage lights, same dance.”
“My grandmother’s old tabby in a ballgown, waltz in the hallway.”

Tips for a clean result

Photo first. Blurry or dark photos give a fuzzy pet. Crouch to their eye level and shoot near a window.
Plain background in the photo. A pet against a cluttered sofa blends in. A clean wall or floor separates them.
Match the body. A dance with big arm moves suits an upright pose; a slither or a waddle suits a four-legged one. Say “four paws” if you want them on the ground.
Keep costumes simple. One hat or one outfit reads clearly in 15 seconds; a full wardrobe does not.
Short loops post well. Ask for a dance that ends where it starts so the video can repeat cleanly.

Beyond dancing

The same steps put your pet on a surfboard, in a school play or behind a drum kit. Swap the dance for anything with a clear move and tell Spark who the star is. A parrot, a rabbit or a horse works the same way as long as the photo is sharp.