OkcPets Magazine January 2022

36 OKC Pets • January/February 2022 For more information visit our website! ¨ pawparazziresort.com ¨ (405) 201-2991 117 NW 142nd Street, Edmond, OK 73013 N EW P R OG R AM S F O R 2 0 2 2 ! THE ENRICHMENT CLUB AT PAWPARAZZI D For pups 16 weeks and up D A totally new experience for your dog, unlike any other in the state! Dogs participate in groups of 6-8 and learn in a “Montessori”-type setting in daily stations, encouraging physical, social, cognitive and sensory abilities. Examples of daily “stations” include Art projects, Trick of the month, K9 Klimbs, Fitpaws, Group play, Puzzle toys, snuffle-mats and much more! PEP — PUPPY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM Our exclusive program is designed for puppies between the age of 8-16 weeks and will focus primarily on encountering a wide variety of sensory stimuli building skills through directed play, and developing confidence and trust. This is a structured program and includes the following: D Potty training D Crate training D Socializing D Grooming D Mock vet exams D Collar/leash introductions D Schedule/routines D Introduction to left turns, right turns, etc. D Noises — Vacuum, kids, babies, barking and many other loud, scary noises! “Shade is your friend! That goes for all photos, actually. When in doubt, put the sun at your subjects’ backs. If they’re looking into the sun, it’ll just blind them,” she said. Have Patience Because pets have their own personalities and can’t be posed as easily as humans, photographers say patience is vital in making a photo shoot enjoyable for everyone. Unlike humans, most pets don’t take directions as easily as we do, so keep your demeanor calm and encouraging. Having plenty of treats on hand to reward good behavior is also helpful, as are belly rubs and head pats for a well-behaved animal. Brashier said favorite toys, special treats, and loving tones in your voice make pets enjoy the photography session as much as the rest of the family. “Relax, take your time, and have fun! Dogs especially respond well to their favorite toys and treats, so having those handy helps keep them cooperating. I make silly noises to attract their attention toward the camera, and sometimes that makes us all laugh,” said Brashier. Both Hale and White recommend having a second pair of hands available to wrangle your pets. “Getting more interactive moments is the key in great pet photography, but having a secondary pair of hands during the photo session is the number-one priority,” said Hale. This pup is poised for play. Photograph courtesy of Emily Brashier. The pug princess deserves nothing but the best. Photograph courtesy of Katee Hale.