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To the Photohound Urban Dog Blog! This is where I post all sorts of everything dog, especially photos of those I've had the pleasure of meeting. I specialize in super fun, natural light, let-the-dog-be-a-dog photography. Here you'll find the latest sneak peeks of my fabulous fur clients as well as information on upcoming events, Photohound Dog Photography news and anything else I feel other animal lovers might enjoy.

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Takara

February 4, 2010 – 4:40 pm

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, I have the honor of introducing her highness, the fabulous Miss Takara!  At 13 years old, this salt and pepper, headstrong beauty reminded me a bit of “Sophia” from one of my favorite shows, The Golden Girls.  Yes, the Golden Girls is a favorite show of mine.  Be quiet.  Watch a few marathons on Oxygen and you’ll remember how hilarious it was too.  Anyway, Takara is an independent, free-thinker who will do as she pleases and make you love her for it.Takara3

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She never stops moving, she’s always on the go.  She’s got yards to cross and lizards to see and if you want to have lunch, well then you’ll have to call her assistant and make an appointment.  She loves a good game of fetch and although I was briefed on her favorite past time of ripping toys to shreds, she was impeccably polite with the ones I brought…bringing them back ever so gently.  Her own toys on the other hand, consist of a pair of shredded cloth ladybug wings and a unfortunate-looking octopus that gave in some time ago.  She loves the scraps, it’s hilarious – hee hee!

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She has most adorable feet, standing all first-position-ballet-style, and when she runs…those back feet belong to a rabbit-hee hee!  It’s soooo adorable!

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Thank you Amie & Richard for a wonderful day spent with your golden girl! ;-)

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Cookie Bakers wanted for SPCA Skinny Dogs!

February 2, 2010 – 9:28 pm

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You don’t have to be the Ace of Cakes to help out in a big way.  Here’s the haps on what a group of dedicated shelter volunteers have self-organized to support their friends in need.  It’s super simple to help out, here’s how.

  1. Visit this site SPCA SKINNY DOGS
  2. Pick a recipe (or sewing pattern)
  3. Bake some cookies (or sew a few bandanas)
  4. Bring that batch of cookies (or fabulous fashion) to the SPCA of Central Florida by February 9th.

The cookies (or bandanas) will be sold at Paws in the Park on February 13th to raise money for much needed supplies for shelter dogs at the SPCA.  This is an effort/idea conceived entirely by the loyal volunteers who spend hours caring for these animals in their free time.  Some people just rock my socks.  :-)

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Sheldon

February 1, 2010 – 6:38 pm

Sheldon, a lab mix, is a totally awesome playmate.  And, I might add, a shining example of what can come from adopting a dog.  She was adopted from a shelter in Tampa, after being found with her litter mates at the intersection  of Gardner and…Sheldon.  She has blossomed into a dazzling young lady with a coat you want to snuggle up in.  She’s just gorgeous.Sheldon1She loves chasing the ball because that’s where the fun lies.  If you raise your arm, she immediately bolts in the direction it looks like you’re about to throw.  When the ball makes  landing, she is already there…waiting for you to come fetch it from her.  :-)

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She’s super smart too.  She even learned a new trick during our session.  She is now proud to showcase, in her repertoire, “roll over”.  Hee hee!

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She has striking golden-amber eyes that make you want a piece of hard candy and her expressions are just as stunning.  She’s beyond friendly and there is no end to her kisses either.  My dogs were SO jealous when I got home.  ;-)   She showed me her semi-private playing field in her community where she practices chasing her squeaky tennis balls.  She loves climbing on the bench too. She’s pretty much an acrobat.

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After we played and dug and chased, she relaxed on her comfy fleece bed and the couch and let me admire her beauty and kind spirit.

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Thank you Sheldon and Stacey!  I thoroughly enjoyed my morning with you all.  :-)

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The Konold Family

January 16, 2010 – 8:52 pm

No, you don’t need glasses.  There are people featured below.  ;-)    A family, in fact.  A family that consists of three amazing dogs (all rescues), two gorgeous (and equally amazing) children, two fabulous (and equally gorgeous) parents…and one stunning (and oh-so-soft) kitty cat.  Whew!  Talk about fun!  While I typically focus on the animal world, because that’s where my cup of tea lies, the Konold’s were an awesome reason to shake it up a little bit.  They are huge animal lovers and are suckers for homeless pets- hee hee.  They are laid-back and fun-loving.  The outdoors is a favorite place of theirs (mine too)!  They are full of life, love and an appreciation for one another.  Does one need any more reasons to want to photograph them?  I didn’t think so. :-)

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Thank you ever so much Jodie & Steve (mum and dad), Lily & Elle (sisters), and Scout, Kingston, Murphy, Leland (three doggies and a kitty).  You were all awesome!! :-)

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Adoptables } SPCA of Central Florida

January 12, 2010 – 9:45 pm

They are ready, waiting and honey it’s COLD outside!  So, open up your doors and bring some love into your life.  All cutie beauties are available at the SPCA of Central Florida.  Visit their website at www.orlandopets.org for more information.  Names are listed ABOVE each set of images.

“CHANCE”

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“SULTY” & “MAX”

(How insanely adorable are Max’s little stick legs positioned so poindexter-ey?!)

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“KALIOPE” & “STRETCH”

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“SASHA”

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“SOLAY” & “TIGER”

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“CHOMPER”

For the record, he doesn’t chomp on anything.  He is SO super chill and laid back.  And I could not stop laughing at his hairdo!

Is he not the most uproarously, pathetic little cocker you’ve ever seen?!  Someone please adopt him and whisk him to a salon, pronto!

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“JACK” & “SNOOPY”

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Pet Planet Magazine cover hunk, Monty!

January 4, 2010 – 5:27 pm

Pet Planet Magazine Winter 2010 Cover

Remember Monty?  Of COURSE you do because he’s the cutest little thing in the world of doxie mixes, especially when engulfed in a winter-ey scarf!  His wags to riches year was made by being adopted by a wonderful family, having his first Photohound session and, in turn, ending up on the cover of Pet Planet Magazine!  Soon he’ll have his own star on the boulevard, I’m sure.

If you haven’t checked out Pet Planet Magazine, you should.  To get your copy, visit any one of these fine establishments. The issue is available in both central AND south Florida so to my friends down south, grab one the next time you’re out.  Happy New Year!

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Brutus

January 4, 2010 – 3:51 pm

Brutus is such a wonderful dog.  His personality makes me chuckle because he’s just so mature and serious.  He’s perfectly willing to go along with any plan you have (especially if it involves snacks) but he never complains or gets antsy or brings drama along.  He’s super attentive but in the most reserved and patient way.  If he were a human I’d say he wouldn’t mind living alone in an apartment in the city, reading the paper every morning, enjoying the simple things in life.  He wouldn’t be much of a gossip magazine reader or TMZ watcher because there’s no place for theatrics or conflict in his life.  He’s particular but easy to get along with and you feel comfortable and accepted when you’re in his presence.  I’ve known Brutus and his family of five other dogs for a couple years now and I always enjoy photographing them.  This time, Brutus got a Shortie session all to himself.  It was simply delightful. :-)

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I have to make a dedication on Brutus’ post, here, to dear Griffin.  Griffin was an amazingly hopeful foster puppy for whom this Shortie session was scheduled for.  Griffin had some medical concerns, including his back legs that needed some carting around on occasion.  His spirit and the incredible care from his foster parents were providing everything he could ever want in an effort to mend him all up.  However, a week before this session Griffin had to cross over Rainbow Bridge.  It was unexpected but I know Griffin met a lot of people during his time here (his fosters are really good about that) and that little light in his soul brightened everyone’s face that he came across.  I know because I did get the opportunity to meet him a few months ago, when he first came into the family, and I walked away sun-kissed.  :-)   Here’s to you, Griffin….and Shari & Diane for being two of the most incredible foster parents and animal lovers one could ever hope to know.

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Photohound + Dog Day Afternoon = AWESOME SHORTIE SESSIONS!

December 14, 2009 – 6:27 pm

Just a little taste of what you’re craving if you’re one of the lucky Moms or Dads who got to book a Shortie session, hosted by Dog Day Afternoon.  I had an AMAZING time last week at Dog Day, everything was perfect.  Each and every dog was splendid in their own unique way.  It was great to travel through the layers of personality, getting to work with one after the other and figuring out what they’re all about.  Thank you Dog Day Afternoon and the wonderful parents who let me hog all the attention of their doggies for a day!  :-)

From the top } Hula, Eddie, Dakota, Lexie, Lucky.

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Bacchus

December 11, 2009 – 1:05 pm

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This is Bacchus, as in, Krewe of.  Yes, how fitting considering Mardi Gras is right around the corner in February!   A dog after my own heart, seeing as a little piece of that heart will always be nestled in Louisiana.  Sigh.  Were he to attend the annual dog version of that parade, Krewe of Barkus, he would surely be king.  His parents brought him up well, focusing his allegiance appropriately toward LSU football, as seen below.  GEAUX TIGERS!

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Yes, high four to that!

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He is a very handsome bulldog and one that I never heard snort the entire time I was with him.  He was just being polite, I’m sure.  ;-)   Although, he never truly fell asleep as we were having so much fun, so I  bet he’s a real good snore-er.  I love his reverse vampire fangs that display themselves so symmetrically.  And his personality?  Seriously.  He is bundle of fun, so curious and up for anything.  He adores his Mom and all the comfy spots to lay in the house.  The upstairs porch was a nice birds eye view of the neighborhood for him and he silently observes all the morning goings-on.

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I had an amazing cool, breezy morning with him as he showed me all his favorite spots, favorite toys and how he dreams of being King.  I told him anything’s possible.  :-) Thank you Bacchus for a parade-worthy, bully-riffic session!

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Jackson & Saisha

December 8, 2009 – 10:44 pm

Jackson is happy.  Jackson is sweet.  Jackson is a gentle soul who puts you at ease when you’re in his presence.

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He (warning, throat lump ahead) has recently been diagnosed with bone cancer.  I encourage all who read this to send wonderful thoughts and prayers his way to knock that stupid cancer into smitherines.  I have good reason to believe it will work too.  I knew upon arrival that he had been braving chemo treatments and pain killers so I was fully prepared to keep it slow-going.  Jackson had other plans.  :-)

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I happened to bring a squishy soccer ball along to the session and he went crazy for it!  Honestly, I was there for several hours and all he wanted to do was squish, squish, squish with his slobbery Golden mouth.  It never got old- hee hee!  He romped, he chased, he stuck his butt in the air just a munchin’ on that ball.  He rested, oh, once in a while but no more than anyone else would rest.  He doesn’t know he’s under the weather so please don’t tell him, just send those good thoughts and let them float like butterflies around him.  :-)

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He has a movie star face and a fabulous character.  He also loves to put his selective hearing ear muffs on when his Mom wants something from him- hee hee!

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Saisha is Jackson’s gorgeous sister.  So snuggly soft and dainty.  She knows it too and makes sure to steer all the attention toward her, should someone else be receiving it at any given moment. ;-)

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She’s unintentionally comical and loves to fill your range of vision with her face.  It’s so funny, I have quite a few overhead shots of her because the minute I would come to her level, she would get all excited and wag herself over to my eyeballs.  LOL :-)

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She is a sweet, sweet girl whose come a long way since her rescue.  Her mom did a wonderful job of getting her to like the world and befriend everyone who’s in it.

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Oh, and did I mention she’s a Golden which means she’s ball crazy?  Look at that targeted fetch face- ha ha!  Talk about focus, right?

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I had a fabulous afternoon with these two, they certainly made my day.  Thank you Melaina and a very happy birthday to you!

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