Tips For Taking Holiday Photos With Your Pets

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Our pets are part of our family, so of course, we would include them in our family photos and holiday cards. Getting them to take a good photo can be difficult though, so we wanted to help you out with a few tips.
1. Minimize distractions. Our pets can have the attention span of a millennial, so it’s
important to find a space to take photos in which there are as few distractions as
possible—especially for our camera-shy pets. That way, if the photographer needs to
find a way to get your pet to look at the camera, it will also be able to do so without other
distractions getting in the way.
2. Cute outfits. Dressing up for photos can be one of the most fun parts of family photos.
Coordinate outfits for the whole family, including your fur babies, or get them a cute
holiday appropriate costume.
3. Treats. Always have treats on hand to reward good behavior.
4. Attention grabber. In addition to treats, it’s a good idea to have a good attention
grabber, like a squeaking toy to which your pet responds.
5. Have patience. If you’re trying to get a particular shot, but your pet is not cooperating,
move on to the next shot and then come back to it. When you do get the shot, remember
to give your pet a treat to reward her/his good behavior.
6. Make it a mini party. If you turn it into a fun event, your pets will enjoy it too and you
can catch some fun candid shots. This will help kick up the festive nature and add a nice
background.
7. Short and sweet. To avoid irritating your pets with long photo sessions, try to keep
holiday photo sessions short and sweet. This will ensure a more natural and fun pose
from your pet as well.
Holiday photos should be as fun and festive for you as it is for your loved ones to receive the photos. Try these tips out for your holiday photo shoot!
Happy holidays from us all!
Tiffany and the Pet and Home Care team
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Happy howlidays from our paws to yours!
‘Tis the season for celebrating the holidays with loved ones near and far. Let Pet and Home Care help with all your services including additional dog walks and in-home pet care, or book your pup a vacation at our pet resort in Clarksburg, MD! Don’t wait to schedule your services, this is our busiest time of year and we book up quickly!
Traveling with your pet? The holidays are high-time for thieves. Book a home-check with Pet and Home Care to water plans, rotate lights and bring mail & packages inside to discourage burglars from targeting your home while you’re away.
Pet and Home Care is almost fully booked for Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! Reserve your care now before it’s too late!
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How To Responsibly Give A Pet As A Gift!

Holiday cat
It’s the holiday season, which means many of us are thinking of thoughtful gifts for our loved ones. Maybe you’re thinking of giving a pet as a gift to your significant other, your kids, or other loved ones.
Giving a pet as a gift is quite a big gift, so we thought we’d share tips on how to responsibly give a pet as a gift:
1. Surprise! Giving a pet as a gift shouldn’t be a total surprise. Be sure the person(s) you
would like to give a pet to desires a pet and can take care of the pet. Ask yourself
questions like do they work long hours? Does their home allow pets? What kind of pet
would be suitable in their home? It’s also good to know what kind of pet they would like.
If your gift recipient prefers a mellow cat, it’s probably not a good idea to get them a
hyper dog.
2. Gifting to children. When gifting pets to children, young or angsty teens, be sure your
kids understand good pet responsibility. Even young children can help with pet care,
teach them how to play with pets and how to keep pet belongings tidy.
3. Basic pet care package. When giving a pet as a gift, it is also a good idea to include a
care package with some basics such as a bed or crate, leash, food and treats, and litter
materials. This way the gift recipient does not have to suddenly rush out to buy supplies
needed for the pet.
4. Adopt don’t shop! There are many pets that need a good home, so this holiday
season, consider adopting from a shelter if you plan on giving a pet as a gift. Adopting
can make an incredible gift, not just for the gift recipient, but for the pet, too!
5. Secure a pet sitter! Be sure to find a local, trusted pet care company like PHC that will be available to help when the new pet parent is at work or out of town. Planning ahead will help ensure a successful relationship with the new pet and their family. Consider buying a gift card too that will help them with their first pet sitter bookings!
Giving a pet as a gift can be a wonderful idea, just remember to do so responsibly so that the pet and its new owners can be prepared to provide the most loving home!
Happy howlidays!
Tiffany Lewis
Book Your Christmas & Hanukkah Holiday Services!
Happy howlidays from our paws to yours!
‘Tis the season for celebrating the holidays with loved ones near and far. Let Pet and Home Care help with all your services including additional dog walks and in-home pet care, or book your pup a vacation at our pet resort in Clarksburg, MD! Don’t wait to schedule your services, this is our busiest time of year and we book up quickly!
Traveling with your pet? The holidays are high-time for thieves. Book a home-check with Pet and Home Care to water plans, rotate lights and bring mail & packages inside to discourage burglars from targeting your home while you’re away.
Pet and Home Care is now taking all bookings through the end of 2019 including Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day!