So every now and then, after my human manages to snap a halfway decent photo of us canines, someone will ask her how she does it. I decided to share with you her ingredients for canine photography.
1. First you need a dog. Or two. Or in our case three. The higher the number, the higher degree of #2.
2. Patience. Which ironically is not my human's forte. But she must have some, or the recipe would not work out. If patience is really lacking, alcohol consumption may or may not help. That's optional.
3. Treats. Really GOOD treats. Not a piece of the same old kibble we may get for meals. That is way too boring. We are talking something extraordinary. Like dried liver. Or cheese. Or sirloin steak. And we must get a whiff before you begin.
4. Noise makers. If you want the "ears up" attentive expression, you must use SOMETHING to gain our attention. A squeaker may work. Or a whistle. Or you can try any variety of human noises. But keep in mind, they only work once. After that, you need a new one.
5. Pocket rocks. When my human attempts outdoor photos, she picks up rocks and loads her pockets with them. Rocks are perfect. For throwing in the bushes to get attention. Or in the water. Or behind her. Just do NOT throw them straight up - as you can end up with a minor head injury.
These are the basic ingredients for taking canine photos. Oh and you need a camera. Or in my human's case, a smart phone. Like her iPhone. Which always seems to turn off JUST as she has managed to position all of us. And as SOON as she is all set, one of us has moved. It's kind of like an interesting game of canine chess. You never know where the next move will be.
So there you have it. No doubt our neighbors have heard some rather interesting noises during our photo shoots. And no doubt a FEW colorful words as well. And although we may grumble about her pup-arazzi routine, we DO enjoy the treats! Did you say "cheese?!"
Peace and paws up!
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