laika ~ {Toronto, Ontario pet photographer}

ah, gorgeous Laika.  i do love a scruffy.  meet Laika.  she’s a labradoodle … and if you are an avid follower of the scruffy dog facebook page you might recognize her.  Laika was a runner-up in our last facebook-hosted contest, and as such, won a discount on her session.  Laika’s mom Sandy has been an SDP follower for a long time, in fact, even before she owned a dog!when asked on her booking form what her favorite features of Laika’s are, Sandy responded: “Her thoughtful eyes, and her wizard beard.”  and i’d definitely have to agree!

we had loads of fun at Laika’s Starter session … exploring the different settings and location, balancing on logs, watching for squirrels…… showing off her catching skills with a toy she swiped from the scruffy studio before our session.… watching geese fly overhead …… and more balancing while looking wizardly and wise.and sniffing, of course.Laika brought her favorite toy along for her session — her duck, no goose, no duck … she’s so confused.  all she knows is that she loves that ratty old thing.and one thing Laika doesn’t like is flies!  i just had to include this silly out-take of Laika snapping at some of those pesky flies.thank you bringing Laika to scruffyville for her session, Sandy.  i’m looking forward to seeing prints of your gorgeous girl!