I am sure you can imagine, there are a few types of dogs when it comes to catching a treat. Below are 3 types of dogs I know and have worked with in the past.
- Dogs that are expert treat catchers
- Dogs that attempt to catch the treats, but fail
- Dogs that let the treat bounce off their head and hit the ground for enjoyment with little to no effort.
Treat catching is not new, and I am sure you've seen various images with dogs captured in mid 'catch' with ears flopping around, and funny faces. Obviously I had to try it, with the intention of capturing a moment that you could never see on your own.
Treat catching is a favourite part of a studio session, because I love funny faces and my gear is set with a very very fast shutter, and studio strobes which allow a capture of the motion and intensity involved with trying to catch treats.
To give you an idea, the shutter speed we use for a dog who is sitting still is 250. Treat catching requires a shutter speed of 2,000+. Perfecting the camera settings, the lighting and having the right equipment is also very important.
If you want your dog to try treat catching, sign up your pup for a Teaser Session Waitlist or set up a boutique studio session. Studio Sessions are held in the Cowichan Valley, but if there is an event or a fundraiser event we can certainly set up on site to support your event. Call for more details.
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