This week I am pleased to say we have a very informative blog from Pennie Clayton.  Pennie owns and runs Horse and Hound School. She works as a riding instructor, dog behaviourist and Bowen practitioner in Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex and South East London.  Pennie’s focus is to help develop great relationships between people and […] The post Discover Canine Bowen appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

As pet parents many of us will have experienced the guilt of walking out the door in the morning to go to work, knowing we are leaving our dog for the day. You know the dog walker will be in to take them out for an hour’s wander, but you worry if they’ll be bored […] The post Is your dog lonely when you are with them? appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

I love going away in the UK and taking Layla, my beloved whippet, with me; but knowing how to keep my dog secure while away is of prime importance. I have a caravan which I bought 4 years ago so that I could go on holiday with ease, not worrying whether dogs are allowed in […] The post How to keep your dog secure when you go camping or caravanning appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

Last week was a bit of a shocking week for me. As many of you who read this blog regularly will know, Layla (my whippet) has multiple allergies (see this post for an explanation). Usually her allergies are displayed as itchy ears, an upset stomach or at times, hives on her head (and rarely her […] The post My dog had a swollen face – major allergic reaction not the usual hives! appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

Even though it’s June, we can’t bank on the weather being good.  So here’s 7 things to do with your dog in Hertfordshire and Essex if you wake up in the morning and decide you fancy a day out. June marks the start of the Pick your Own (P-Y-O) season. Is there anything better than […] The post Things to do with your dog in Hertfordshire and Essex | June 2018 appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

May is Lyme Disease awareness month. Lyme disease is a subject that is very familiar to me as I contracted it back in 1995 and was misdiagnosed for 16 years. If my writing this blog can increase awareness and prevent anyone else from going through a fraction of what I have then it will be […] The post Lyme Disease – What it is, where it is, causes, and prevention appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

Last week I was shooting a senior dog session. Thankfully, it’s a magical time of year when the bluebells are out, so it made for a truly amazing backdrop. These sessions are a wonderful celebration of an older dog, along with the heartfelt bond between them and their human parents. This session has been particularly […] The post Senior Dog Photography – Remember your final months together appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

We all love our dogs, so here’s 8 life hacks for dog parents to make living with them, and taking them out with you, just a little bit easier. 1 – Rubber Gloves Not got a lint roller to hand? Rubber gloves work wonders at removing hair from clothing , upholstery and carpets. Just dip […] The post 8 Life hacks for dog parents to make everyday life easier appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

I read a post on Facebook the other day that piqued my interest. The writer said “Did you know that science repeatedly tells us that given free choice, dogs choose at least 50 different food types and cats at least 40, on a frequent basis? And that out of choice, dogs take more than 65% […] The post How to get variety in your dog’s diet appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more

Dogs, we spend our lives looking after them and loving them. They provide us with unconditional love and bring a joy to our lives. Ok, so maybe I’m stating the obvious here, but when it comes to getting dog’s photos taken do you think about how they’ll be portrayed? I mean, these images are going […] The post For the love of dogs in action – Pet Photography appeared first on 4 Legs Photography ..read more