Training Tess ...

I'm a massive Dog Whisperer (Cesar Millan) fan ... that guy is, like, the GOD of dogs ! So, in preparation of getting our new puppy, I started watching every single episode. John and I decided that if we were to end up with a well balanced, calm, submissive dog, we'd need to be synchronised in our thinking and that we both needed to be "pack leaders". So, of course, every decision in her upbringing is discussed and we both exercise, discipline and shower affection exactly the same

OK, she does have her moments, but on balance she's really growing up to be a beautiful little dog, with a gorgeous nature and she's still just so damn cute !!

Our latest venture is getting her used to being calm in the house, wherever we take her. We had started off just allowing her the run of the conservatory, but my intent has always been to have her curled up in my office while I work. Nightmare, to start with, cats to run after, various pieces of clothing and footwear to run around and steal / chew ... so we bought a slip lead, specifically for using in the house. The difference is amazing. She knows she can't escape when she's tied to something, so she doesn't try ! She sits / lies down calmly and just enjoys our company, and us hers :)

So, today, she's been in my office with me while I work on some client albums and reprints, the odd bit of photoshop and backing up Saturday's wedding. She loves it.

As no post from me should be photo-less, here is a little portrait I took of her earlier, as she was sitting in my leather armchair, just chilling out :)

Enjoy ...

For the photographers ... 1D IIN, 85 1.2 (at 1.2) Daylight from office window :)