Hounded (television) A Disney Channel Original Movie, first aired on April 13, 2001. Thirteen-year-old Jay Martin is committed to winning a scholarship competition so he won’t be sent to military school, but his rival, Ronny Van Dusen, the principal’s son, spoils his plans by stealing Jay’s speech. Jay’s plans are thwarted again when he accidentally kidnaps his principal’s obnoxious dog, Camille. Directed by Neal Israel. Stars Tahj Mowry (Jay Martin), Craig Kirkwood (Mike Martin), Shia La Beouf (Ronny Van Dusen), Ed Begley, Jr. (Ward Van Dusen), Stephen Bendik (Bill Lipka), Sara Paxton (Tracy Richburg).