Taking care of your older dog is very important. Walking, feeding and playing changes and how you approach these things can help increase your older dogs life and health.
Getting a great portrait made before it’s too late allows you to enjoy it while you still have your pet. And it will be a great reminder of what they were like when they were still fairly active. Of course doing anything new increases the stress level of your dog and as they age even more so. That’s why having a a pre-session consultation is key—introducing the dog to the studio and photographer before the day of the session lowers stress.
It’s important to try to get your pet’s portrait taken while they’re still relatively healthy, not having too much difficulty walking, seeing or hearing. It’s also a great idea to have it done before their eyes get cloudy from cataracts. Having some hearing it’s pretty essential for them to respond to the commands needed for a great portrait. Good vision helps as well plus their eyes will look more alert when not overly cloudy.
Getting a great portrait made before it’s too late allows you to enjoy it while you still have your pet. And it will be a great reminder of what they were like when they were still fairly active. Of course doing anything new increases the stress level of your dog and as they age even more so. That’s why having a a pre-session consultation is key—introducing the dog to the studio and photographer before the day of the session lowers stress.
Take care of your older dog and don’t wait until it’s too late for a portrait. There are all kinds of ways to help improve your older dog’s life. Modern Dog Magazine lists 14 ways to improve your older dogs life.