Holidays and Dogs

Dog-Friendly Holiday Fun: Lights, Walks & Festive Spots to Explore

/ Dog Friendly Minnesota

Tis the season to be merry and bright! And to find all of the holiday lights! Blue and I have compiled a list of holiday lights, walks and festive spots to explore with your pup! First start with light displays (walkable or drive through) Load up your pup and head out to experience these awesome holiday light displays. If you want a quieter experience head out during the week or later in the evening. Weekends will be busier with families and kids especially for walkable events.  Sever’s Holiday Light Show ONE BAZILLION LIGHTS! Ok not that much but they do […]

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DIY Holiday Dog Photos: Capturing Your Dog with Christmas Lights

/ Dog Photography Tips, Seasonal Dog Photography

You’ve got your twinkle lights strung, your dog’s rocking a festive bandana, and your heart’s ready to burst with holiday joy. Then you pull out your camera… and your photos look more ‘meh’ than magical. Let’s fix that! With a few simple tweaks — and a touch of understanding how light works — you can turn your twinkling chaos into awesome holiday portraits! We’ll start with the cozy glow (ambient light) and then step into the sparkle (flash/strobe). You can try one or both! (FYI you will need a fancy camera for the flash & strobe version.) Let’s get started!

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DIY Valentine’s Portraits for Your Pup

/ Dog Photography Tips

Break out the pinks & reds and shower everyone with LOVE! It is Valentine’s Day!  For Blue’s portraits I broke out the pink seamless paper and box of Valentine’s props, then added in a strobe with a softbox to my left. Weirdly I typically light from the left, though this may be due to the layout of the living room. (I also light this way when I have more space hahaha!) Blue gets excited when the camera & lights come out, and he happily works for sliced cheese.  Ready to DIY your own Valentine’s dog portraits with your pup?  First

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Paws & Fireworks: Keeping Your Dog Safe This 4th of July

/ Dogs & Lifestyle

We have entered July with the 4th landing tomorrow! Happy birthday USA! Now there are definitely loads of things that surround the 4th – barbecues, pools, guests, and those booming fireworks from small to big. And we want your dog to stay safe throughout it all.  Dogs & 4th of July tips:  GuestsOMG how exciting that the friend of the friend of the friend is coming over! You may have not seen a plethora of your friends and haven’t had them all over to your house at once in ages, but don’t forget your dog may not have met all

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Celebrate Easter with Your Dog (Plus a Fun Egg Activity!)

/ Dogs & Lifestyle

Happy snow covered Easter (as of yesterday, yes this is a day late, whoops!). Kris, Blue & I send our “hoppy” greetings and love. Plastic Egg Activity for Dogs! Did you happen to have plastic eggs, or have they been on hand for generations for children, either yours or for you as a child? (If you don’t have any, run out now and snag some!) Why do you need plastic eggs? For an Easter egg hunt for your dog! (Plus this activity can be done anytime – if it is rainy, snowing, too hot, too cold etc).   Start with clean

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