Although I feel the last post is incredibly important and necessary, I also feel it calls for a cheer-up. Enter the Erica tortures her dogs show. Actually, they were more than happy to oblige…oddly enough. (It’s only a matter of time before I wake up with my eyebrows shaved off.)
Props courtesy of the movie theater that gave us 3-D glasses for the not-3-D showing of Up this summer. Waste-not, want-not, that’s what I say! I couldn’t throw them away, they were still in the wrapper! I did it for the Earth. 
Romeo (he sure is!) is the most handsome young man. A Chocolate Lab and new brother to Dolce, he’s a riot to play with and I know Dolce will be so happy when she’s all fixed up so she can run around with him again.
He has the sweetest little doh-doh face and I just wanted to pinch his cheeks over and over! He also has lovely sea green eyes that I got lost in. Certain sunlight brings out his auburn highlights (which are natural as he does not need to see a colorist like the rest of us…if only…sigh) which altogether makes his outside as wonderfully colorful as his personality within.
Thanks for all the puppy love!
I had to bring out the funny artillery because Mojo is super-duper camera shy. He remained pretty much elusive for our entire shoot- ha ha- but he warmed up to the camera a little, especially when his people sister came out to play. He LOVES his people siblings. And they certainly love him back.
He is a wonderful family dog, and he has such a snuggly coat!
He’s really, really sweet and like all good dogs, loves a good roll in the grass after a dip in the pool.
He likes to stand on the first ledge of the pool and just watch his sister play around. His belly fur gets soaked and I think it makes such pretty patterns. 
Mojo, you are certainly a lucky charm, thank you! 
She loves attention and cookies of course! She was all about the camera, giving me her best looks. She’s been through quite a bit with her health but you’d never know it by hanging out with her. She seizes the day and carries rays of sunshine in her pocket to hand out to everyone.
Gracie, a Yorkie, is a perfect compliment (and strong competitor for attention) to her sister. She didn’t quite approve of the click that the camera makes and hence, remained elusive so I had to make some bribes and back-end deals to capture her pretty mug. I’m not proud of it but a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. 
I had a really nice morning with these two and their parents- thank you all!
“Weeeee!!” Goldie is a Golden mix with no shortage of energy. She loves her own private agility course in her yard and she did not miss an opportunity to show off her killer skills…or her beauty. She’s focused and ready for action at any minute and she is most entertaining if I do say so. She’s also gorgeous and oh so SOFT! I just love!
She and Goldie compliment each other so wonderfully and they are perfect companions. Harold and Maude. Ozzy & Harriet. Sugar and Spice. I just love working with these ladies! 
It was a wonderful morning and a fabulous shoot. I left their house calm, relaxed and more flexible. Yoga, schmoga. I’m hangin’ with these chicks more often. 
Max is an equal competitor in the handsome department (well, they have 4 other siblings and, I have to say, they’re all tied). He’s a little more go-with-the-flow…Patient and observant and he’s made of sugar.
This truly is one of my faves of his ears!
Dachshunds are just adorable and their bums are no exception. Angel, on the left, going through her door for the 100th time and Max, on the right, climbing onto his outdoor bed is just too much. We got finished right as a storm moved in but I had some serious fun with these guys that morning. Thank you! 
Harper is an adorable young Golden. She’s soft and cuddly and and has the sweetest little smile, right? 
She’s mellow and peaceful and her expressions make me melt a little bit.
Thank you Harper for a fantabulous morning! 
Jackson is a giant sucker for a frisbee. Or, rather, whoever is throwing it for him is the sucker. He is tireless and determined and SO very focused on the task at hand. It is incredibly fun to watch him play! 
And, ladies…when this handsome bachelor is not retrieving colorful objects and keeping in shape by swimming 3,000 laps he works with children. Lemme hear it… “Awwww” 
Maggie is also a big player in the community service world. She, too, is a registered R.E.A.D Dog and makes many visits to area hospitals, special needs centers, schools and nursing homes. She loves a good game of frisbee (of course) and if you promise not to say anything I’ll tell you a secret…
She also looks dazzling in her blue towel- I mean- her majesty’s robe. Yes.
These guys just rocked this session and it is a complete fun fest working with them. Both are members of Therapy Dogs Inc. and are stellar citizens of the community if I do say so myself!
Kiwi is the softest, fluffiest, most snuggliest ball of love. She is so kind and her fur is just to die for. I couldn’t get enough of her. I was so excited to see her again too, because she’s grown into such a lovely lady! I photographed her 
Lucky, has a unique look and one that I’m certainly drawn to. She’s absolutely adorable. I love her expressions and the scattered white hairs on her face and her…um…beard? Ha ha, it’s just fabulous and it makes her no less of a lady. LOL! She naps in the most adorable positions and has a particular favorite corner of the couch that suits her. A gentle girl with soulful eyes indeed!
Rachel is another Aussie and you’d never know that she was 12! I know! I want to know what skin cream she uses. She is incredibly sweet and gorgeous and wanders around doing what she pleases. What she pleases is to avoid the camera at all costs- ha ha- she’s definitely camera shy but I was able to get a few of her before she realized that’s what I was there for. Hee hee!
Thank you, thank you, thank you Krista & Kathy & Jenny for bringing me up for several days of non-stop doodle rompin’ fun. It was nothing but a pleasure. Your dogs are wonderful, beautful and all so unique. My highest appreciation to you also for being such kind, incredibly responsible and respectable breeders. It has always been obvious that the care, love and life of your animals are the priority.