While the four-legged stars of “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2” are the movie’s main draw, there are also a few human characters that make their mark (not like that!) in this family-friendly sequel.

One of those actors is Marcus Coloma, who plays Sam, the owner of the movie’s lead dog Papi (voiced by George López), who needs help when he faces foreclosure. Cue the characters from the original 2008 film and a litter of new puppies who come to save the day.

“Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2,” which was recently released on DVD and Blu-ray, is Coloma’s second feature film. His first was 2006’s “Material Girls” starring Hilary and Haylie Duff. Along with his work as an actor, Coloma released his first album, On the Bright Side, in 2009. It is currently available on iTunes.

During an interview with EXTRA, Coloma, 32, who is half Italian and half Hawaiian, talked about working with his furry co-stars and what he thinks about people who dress up their pets.

EXTRA: What was the most challenging part about working on a set where a majority of your co-stars are dogs?

Marcus Coloma: (Laughs) It’s crazy because with most dogs you can wrestle around and play with them. But the dogs on set were there to do a job. They are very smart and very affectionate, but they are on a different mode. There has to be a professional attitude toward the animals during the shoot because otherwise they might get hyped up. They’re full-bred movie stars! Those dogs are the stars of the movie, yes. It’s kind of like working with the Brad Pitt of the animal world. It’s funny.

So, do they get to go to craft services with you and get their own trailer?

(Laughs) They’re treated ...