Planning a portrait session with your pup? Be sure to check out these 7 ways to help your dog have a great portrait session!
7 Ways to Help Your Dog Have a Great Portrait Session:
Before your session, have a planning session with your photographer to help him/her learn about you and your dog, select a dog-friendly location, and plan your session details.
(At Muschlitz Photography, we so strongly believe that great planning is part of a successful session that we include a complimentary planning consultation with every portrait session.)
Walk and potty your dog shortly before the session to help get out some extra energy.
If you're having your session in a park or other location, arrive a little early to let your dog sniff, potty outside, and get comfortable with the location and your photographer.
Stay calm before, during, and after the session - the less excitement or stress, the more relaxed your dog will feel.
To help keep the calm energy and focus during your session, keep a good distance away from other dogs at a dog-friendly location. Even if your dog is friendly, others may need more space and many dogs get excited and lose focus when other dogs are around.
Use high value treats that your dog enjoys and responds well to. (Chicken, cheese, and fragrant soft training treats are popular choices and easy to break into small pieces and avoid stomach upset.) Also have water available for your dog during the session and take water breaks.
Give lots of positive, calm praise and reinforcement for good behaviors like sitting still or staying calm.
We hope this helps you as you plan your portrait session with your dog!
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