every once in a while i have to force myself to take a break from the client shoots and the post-production work, prepping orders and photo-book design, to snap a few of my wild boy merrick as he assimilates to the world around him. over these past eight months since we got him out of his former “situation”, it’s been a joy to watch him come out of his shell, to blossom into a more confident, fun-loving, tail-wagging maniac, and learn how to be a real dog from his big sister, matea.
from his most excellent group walk with Waterloo Dog on Sunday, to a visit from a new little friend, and a few new toys, merrick’s had a most excellent week …
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… although he’s still finessing the mid-air snatch …
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also this week, besides refining his new trick “roll” …
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… he picked up another new one — “turn” — where he does a 360-degree spin. of course, the “roll” and the “turn” are often done several times in rapid succession as we ramp up to a toss of the ball. he’s getting really good at sequenced commands.
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maybe one day we’ll even make a video. for now though, merrick wishes every a most excellent weekend … in spite of the snow we saw coming down this morning.
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leesiasuch a cutie patootie. hope to see more of sweet merrick on the blog!
TinaHes so darn sweet….love these shots :o)
JeanI am so charmed by Merrick. I love this series.
jdHe’s a spoiled rotten mama’s boy! Great shots!
CarolineCheck out failblog, you’re on a post from 11/5/10!
Holly Garner-JacksonOh, illona! You and Merrick are quite the team! These are amazing and amusing shots! Love each and every one of them!
JackieNot going to lie, I’ve enjoyed watching Merrick come out of his shell too. It gives me that warm and fuzzies to see the progress he’s made during the last 8 months. YAY for Merrick!
kim kailalove them all! I have to ask…what lens was used for the photos and did you have to use any extra lighting?
Always inspired by your work! Thanks for sharing
Dominiqueack I love that last shot! So good to see Merrick becoming the terrier he was meant to be!
WolfhoundI saw this on failblog and thought to myself, “hey, I follow that blog!” 🙂
http://failblog.org/2010/11/05/epic-fail-photos-advertising-fail/
Loriawww, happy weekend to you, too, Merrick! what a good boy you are, learning all those tricks and making momma so proud 🙂
I love the way his fur flies about when he’s galloping!
Estherhahaha! Those photos are so cute, the one where he gets hit in the face with his toy made me laugh. I love the last one of him in his bed, you really know how to capture them so well!
toriseriously girl, will his hair ever stop growing? these photos are just fabulous. what a lucky dog he is.
milikinMerrick is without a doubt the cutest little dog I have ever seen! These pics capture that perfectly! And I’m lovin’ his longer hair;)
MarlaAwesome shots, girl! He is soooo damn adorable 🙂