Photoshoot - First Attempt

One of the things that a new foster parent needs to do with their foster dog after they arrive is get some good pictures of them to post on the New Rattitude Website, Petfinder, etc. It's good to get a variety of shots - dog standing, close up of head, lying down, outside, inside... You get the idea.

It's very tough with puppies though because they never stop moving unless they are sleeping or pooping - neither of which make the best poses.

The majority of Magill shots look like this

So in an effort to wear Magill out I went "fishing for puppies" with our Tail Teaser toy. This is a great way to keep a puppy moving and they love to practice their stalking, chasing and pouncing on the furry, squeakie tail that hangs from what looks like a horse whip or something.

As expected Magill loved the toy and ran full speed for about 15 minutes chasing, jumping and catching the fluffy toy. As a result he did slow down enough when he wanted to lie down and chew on the tail that I was able to get some cute photos of him. Of course they are all outside shots and he pretty much is chewing on the nasty, slobber soaked toy in all of them but hey, beggars can't be choosers.

Finally slowing down a little

"Wait. What's that?!"

And he's gone

The best I could do for a body shot. If he's standing he's usually running and my camera just isn't fast enough (nor is the photographer)

Silly boy

And my favorite serious photo.