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.

1. Dogs that are expert treat catchers
2. Dogs that attempt to catch the treats, but fail
3. 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.