Getting a good photographic shot of your puppy can be a lot harder than it sounds. You snap the shutter just as the puppy turns his head. You catch the perfect expression, but there are unwanted items in the background. You have a black dog that has brown eyes and all you can see is a ball of black fur.

If you have ever dealt with any of these situations, you have probably wanted to pull your hair out. Don’t worry. A few simple tips can help you capture good photos of the family pet. It just takes a little practice.

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Puppy Tails

After a two day separation, my mother came home today.

I was so happy! I’m just a puppy, and even though I’m almost a year old, I still depend on my mother a great deal. The house has been too big, too lonely without her.

“Mommy, why hasn’t Oliver been running around like he normally does?” Olivia, my favorite seven year old asked her mother, Trudy.

“I think he must miss Schatze,” Trudy said. “He’s still a puppy and very attached to his mother. Dogs are like people sometimes, Olivia. They can sense when we are sad or if something is wrong.”

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Why Puppies Will Overeat If You Let Them

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Puppies are naturally predisposed to eat a lot of food very quickly; in centuries past, when many dogs lived in the wild, they were forced to consume their grub very rapidly in order to satisfy their hunger (before a predator came along and attempted to grab their hard-won sustenance). Today, puppies are served meals by [...]

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Why Puppies Constantly Test Their Boundaries

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Puppies are inquisitive, curious creatures with an abundance of natural energy and enthusiasm; for this reason, puppies may constantly test their boundaries in a variety of ways. Growling, snapping, chewing, staring, strange “talking noises”, and other types of threatening or irritating behaviour are quite common during the first months of puppy life. In fact, it’s [...]

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Treating Hot Spots

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Sores and tender areas on your pup’s undercoat are known as hot spots, and these reddened patches of skin (which may be flat, or oozing and crusted) are rashes that require special attention, whether that be from a home remedy or through treatments from a licensed veterinarian. It’s important to take proper care of hot [...]

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Should I Allow My Dog to Sleep in Bed With Me?

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A lot of dog owners allow their furry, four-legged friends to make themselves at home in the comfort of their bed. Whether or not this is a good idea is a debate that continues. Many dog behavior specialists will quickly tell you that one should never allow their dog to join them on the bed. [...]

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Puppy Tails – Oliver Worries

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My mother has me worried. We were playing outside and suddenly her back legs just seemed to give out. She gave a moan and then lay on her side. “Momma!” I shouted and rushed over to her. My mother Schatze is a beautiful dachshund with soft red hair. Her eyes are kind and she never [...]

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Puppies Love to Bite

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If there is one thing you can count on when raising a puppy, it is the fact that you are going to feel needle-like, piercing bites until the dog learns that biting is unacceptable. While it may seem cute that your new puppy likes chewing on you more than his or her chew toy, this [...]

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Protect Your Dog’s Skin from Winter Weather

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Winter weather can definitely take a toll on your dog’s skin. Just as it tends to make you run for the moisturizer, Rover gets itchy too and his skin is as likely to become as dry and flaky as yours. That is because winter weather is generally less humid, causing skin to dry and crack. [...]

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Notable Differences Between a Male and Female Pup That Owners Should Be Aware Of

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Most prospective pet owners spend the majority of their time choosing the “ideal” breed for their tastes and lifestyles – however, the gender of a puppy will also dictate behaviour to a certain extent. If you’re interested in buying or adopting a sweet little pup to love and care for, you should be aware that [...]

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