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this is Kava

meet handsome Kava …

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this Gift Certificate shoot has been a while coming … knowing that this mal needed a snowy backdrop, Kava’s parents waited for just the right day.

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and they agreed that the area around the scruffy dog headquarters was as good a place as any as far getting some great shots of this gorgeous boy.

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it was a gorgeous afternoon, with some glorious sun.

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and there’s always room to run in this neck of the woods.

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and how gorgeous is that coat of Kava’s?

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Kava even sang for me when coaxed with enough treats.

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i should mention — since i am asked this frequently by viewers of the blog — leashes and long-lines are removed from images ordered by the clients.  i can’t possibly remove  them from every single photo; i’d be at it for days.  in this case, the line used is one that i bring to any shoot where the dog can’t be entirely trusted off-leash … 60′ of light climbing line that could easily hold a horse, yet is light enough to let the dog run.

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in Kava’s case, he’s generally good off-leash, but after scaring up a bunny and taking chase during the shoot, the line was put back on for safety’s sake.

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besides the long-line, i always bring treats … gooooood treats apparently. here i’d given Kris a few to entice Kava away from the camera.

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thanks, Jen and Kris for a lovely afternoon … i hope you enjoy Kava’s images for years to come.

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and thanks, Kava, for being so willing.

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more calendar dogs

thought i’d share with you a few more of the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society calendar dogs with a small selection of shots from their mini-shoots …

this is Buster … not even a year old he’s still got that puppy goofiness, but was very well-mannered for the shoot …

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can you say adorkable?  i loved this boy.

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then there was beautiful Bella …

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but i had my own name for her …

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Bella was a sweetheart, with a wonderful spirit and energy.

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and gorgeous Bear …

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hairy beast and ball connoisseur …

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and Meesha, whose recent diagnosis isn’t very good and had me forgetting about what i’d set out to shoot for the calendar.  all i could think about was shooting enough memories for her mom.

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and last but not least, lovely Sophie … frisbee nut and bundle of border-collie focus …

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one of my favorites …

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i’ll share the cats next … stay tuned!

calendars should be available soon and proceeds help benefit the animals at the shelter.