very rare that dogs actually come to my studio ... but yesterday was poo in the studio day LOL (literally)

every year I donate a session & prints to a few of my fav charaties for their fundraisers

this duo's coupon was about to expire ... after about 5 mins and 1/4 bag of treats, they learned enough sit/stay to get their portraits taken, but not enough to sit/stay and look at the camera LOL (that might have taken another day of training)

they had been found wandering around town, were microchipped so when animal control contacted their owners, the owners said they'd be right down ... NOT ... after repeated calls to them, they were labeled abandoned and put up for adoption as a pair







these guys are agility dogs (retired, running or in training) and came down from Seattle for their session

Jester


Ben - he's 12 and the reason for the family portrait


Jake - he's Ben's personal assistant & best friend


Ami - she keeps the boys young, or at least tries to LOL




and, of course, my missEllie