As an artist I spend a god deal of time on each painting…sounds strange but I tend to get attached to the subject, especially when they are as lovely as Miss Caraboo. A great big Thank You for taking the time to forward this delightful image of the two of you along side the painting, glad you both love it!

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In all of the years, all of the dogs that I have shared my life with, never have I had such a lazy pack. Like you and I, our furry friends need daily exercise. I do my best to make sure that this pack gets what they need….each dog has their own fun little games they enjoy playing (even if only for short durations). Gemma….loves to chase the dogs, if forced to….a Frisbee will do but only a couple of throws. She gets bored easily along with the fact she does not like the heat. Niki….LOVES kick ball. Rocky….he will chase a tennis ball….stick….gets bored easily so for all of them they get several play times a day….pretty darn spoiled Now that the cooler weather is here I have started making use of the agility equipment. We will do this several times a week….great exercise for the dog and great team work and training for both you and dog. Niki loves the weave poles, even when she was in her big wheels I had her do some agility….now although still a bit wobbly in the back end we do it and I must say she is the fastest out of the three….yep, the disabled dog does the weaves the best!

It sounds like alot of time and work…nope, just a half an hour to hour throughout the day is all that is needed. Walks are another way to bond and spend some quality time with your furry friends.  So….if it has been a while since spending some time with your furry friend….go for a nice walk, take an agility class or obedience class if not yet trained). Their lives are so short….make every second count and keep them as healthy as you can by doing something with your dog on a daily basis. This is my pack after some exercise & fun…         

Missie is a wonderful young Havanese pup. These are very bright, fun loving dogs. They are fun to train and so enjoy being with their people….Missie is  true to her breed. This is a quick sketch layout….nothing fancy with this sketch…..will lay some color and that is all that will be needed.

Oct. is right around the corner, this months special is Body Parts $130.00 for one pet, one location photo session (1 hr.) 11×14, 1 8×10 2 5×7′s Luster Paper (each additonal pet is extra) .  Makes a Great Holiday Gift!

And the winner is…Nik-Nak!

I get several e-mails a day from individuals inquiring  how to capture images of pets. It really is pretty easy….the number one ingredient of course is knowing how to use your camera….photographing during the right time of day…..which usually is morning, late afternoon. Having a squeak toy or two….a few very tasty treats and then hanging out with your favorite furry friend and just having some fun. Pay attention to your lighting….and never be afraid to get down to your pets level. I have been known to crawl around when need be. Make your images fun by trying new and fun things….try not to always place your pet in the center of the image….get close…think body parts….paws, nose, eyes. , tail.