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just a little something to get your weekend started ~ {Ontario pet photographer}

i thought i’d share some shots with you to get your weekend started with a smile … if these don’t make you laugh, you might wanna talk to your doctor about some heavy-duty anti-depressants.  😉

last night, after weeks of no rain, we finally buckled and turned on the sprinkler for the first time … and Merrick Goobernuts, whose love for water exceeds almost all else, discovered the joys of self-entertainment.  it was pure joy to watch him wander out into the yard with the sprinkler already on, stop with confusion over the sound of the water hitting the leaves of the maple, and then look up at the sudden raindrops.  from inside the house, we watched … and for five minutes you could see him gradually putting the pieces together, moving ever closer to the source … so tempted, snapping at a few falling drops, studying the source and then staring at the back patio doors as though to seek approval for what was clearly churning in that scruffy little head of his.

i knew it was going to be good, so i raced down to the studio for one of the cameras, and by the time i came up, he had already figured out his strategy.  but bolstered by my presence on the deck, Merrick simply let loose.

what follows is just a very small sampling of the insanity that followed …

“sprinklers — the new Water Pik”

and if you thought that was it, you’re sadly mistaken … he was only taking a breather …

have an awesome weekend, everyone.  and stay cool!

and if you want to watch the video, it’s available on vimeo: merrick meets the sprinkler.  enjoy!

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  • KarenThese pics are sooooooo funny! Made me laugh! Thanks!ReplyCancel

  • JeanHappy happy boy! Love it 🙂ReplyCancel

  • karenthese are fantastic. i have a video of B trying to bite the water but not tackle it as Merrick does. i can see clients now asking you for the sprinkler shoot :o)ReplyCancel

  • Sonja (and Montecristo Travels)Laughing so hard we can barely breath!!!! ROTFL!!!!ReplyCancel

  • LalleeThat was just delightful and I did smile all the way through–and LOL. The last picture really summed up the whole event. I discovered our Buzz liked the sprinklers the first week we had him. I let him out at dark-thirty early one morning, and the sprinklers were on at the far end of the yard. Our other dogs have always avoided them. Buzz heard them, ran down and frolicked in the water in the dark. I had a heck of a time getting him back in. We changed the timing on our sprinklers–too much action before coffee wasn’t working for me 😉ReplyCancel

  • SueThese are about the happiest pics I’ve seen…heaven on earth!!ReplyCancel

  • JudyThese photos are great, what a riot that pup is!ReplyCancel

  • sarahOMG!!! I LOVE it!ReplyCancel

  • WandaFantastic photos – I’m still giggling!ReplyCancel

  • Cindy maysCan’t wait to meet your sweet boy in person next month
    Thanks for the good laugh , the pics were great he was definitely having a blast
    CindyReplyCancel

  • DianeLewisPhotographAmazing how love can turn a life around! The rescue where I volunteer just got a whole bunch of dogs from a puppy mill seizure; wow have they blossomed, to not knowing a touch could be anything but terrifying to craving love and attention, and seeing their tales wag for the first time was truly priceless! They were severly abused and neglected but they seem to have forgiven their past and are living it up.

    What a ham Merrick has become! You would never guess he was once a scared and abused dog. Thanks for sharing these, they are REALLY great and so much fun!!! Have a shoot next week for a dog and sprinkler, can’t wait, hope their dog is at least half as animated as Merrick!ReplyCancel

  • CarlyOh my heck. These are the funniest pics I’ve seen in a while….. HILARIOUS!ReplyCancel

  • Susan HumphreysHow could anyone be depressed with this bundle of fun and energy around them.Absolutely wonderful.The weather here in England has been so miserable for the last fortnight. These images have really cheered me up.

    Susan Humphreys
    Northampton
    England.ReplyCancel

  • Cliff WilliamsThank you so much for sharing that! Illona, you are the Ansel Adams of Scruffies. Your skills are awesome.. cliff/parker williamsReplyCancel

  • PatI can’t stop laughing!!!!!!!!!!!! He is having so-o-o-o-o-o-o much fun………ReplyCancel

  • DebiHe was certainly enjoying himself!!! Aren’t dogs just awesome?!ReplyCancel

  • CarolI always love your posts- your photos make my day!
    These are wonderful.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa HowardThanks so much for the laugh, that little guy is awesome! Well shot! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Nicole MlakarI LOVE this A LOT!! Awesome!ReplyCancel

  • Susan BryantPure Joy! These are fabulous photos of one happy happy dog!ReplyCancel

  • DLukerI had to share these & the video with my husband. We looked at both several times & had lots of chuckles. We needed them, thanks.ReplyCancel

  • ChristineREFRESHING!!! 😉 …..and puts a smile on my face too!!!ReplyCancel

  • Debhe is hilarious! he made a new friend. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • timorous BeastieHilarious!ReplyCancel

  • MarlaThese are priceless, Illona. Wonderful captures each and every one of them.ReplyCancel

  • WendyHe has come such a long way from when you first brought him home. It is so awesome to see him really let loose. I love it when dogs play with water. Sadly both of mine are terrified. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Creature ComfortAwesome, thanks for sharing Illona, a scruffy dog indeed, love the last photo expression on his face…… :o)ReplyCancel

  • JessWe are big fans of your photography. These photos surely put a smile on our face. Thank you for sharing!ReplyCancel

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