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Uh, Bob, you just did .

I don't know how many people don't realize the environmental issues with getting pets to pose. I have a lot of fairly noisy dogs in this house and cats are not all that comfortable here so I always shoot them at their homes. I actually prefer that with dogs as well but some homes just aren't set up so I can put up the Bees, backdrop and props.

We have the afternoon thunderstorm issue here as well and I try never to shoot when that's going on. Clearly, the dogs looked stressed out in the photos so I sympathize with your having to deal with an overzealous owner. I try to let the owner help with the setup but not with baiting but some think they can do a better job.

BTW, we're down to one pup -- he goes to his new home tonight. I'll take some shots of him in a few minutes. It's amazing how easy it is to take care of one puppy! He sleeps in a crate by my bed. Goes out at 5 am to tinkle. Gets me up at 6:30 (along with Sundance lifting the pillow with his nose) to go out for major potty and then plays for an hour or so. He's pretty close to potty-trained already. Lucky buyers!

After this weekend, I think a full night's sleep is in order.

Take care,

Jim

Jim Garvie
www.jagphoto.biz