Getting Great Shih Tzu Pictures

Owners are proud of their dogs and Shih Tzu owners are no exception. The Shih Tzu is more prone to being a little bit of a ham so many people get Shih Tzu dogs because they love to get their picture taken. There are some good ways, and some bad ways, to go about getting Shih Tzu pictures and all of it revolves around knowing your dog and understanding the tendencies of the breed as well.

The first thing you want to do is to make your dog feel at ease by playing with your dog, petting your dog, and just generally making the dog feel comfortable. If you will be using a pedestal to get pictures then put the dog on the pedestal and praise it profusely for sitting there and stop praising it when it gets down. Shih Tzu dogs are smart and after a while they will catch on to what you are trying to tell them.

Shih Tzu pictures usually include little outfits and accessories that the Shih Tzu generally loves to use. The best way to get them used to any costume changes is, as soon as they are comfortable in the studio, to begin grooming them right away. The Shih Tzu loved to be groomed and if you associate trying on accessories and outfits with being groomed then they will more than likely not only stand for it but also love it.

The Shih Tzu dog is a stubborn breed and you are probably going to want to try everything on it prior to shooting to see what it likes and does not like. If your dog is totally against wearing something then put it away and forget about it. Forcing a Shih Tzu to do something will mean more than likely that your session is over and there will be no Shih Tzu pictures at all.

Now that the dog is comfortable with the whole situation, and has denied or approved your ideas, you can now take your Shih Tzu pictures. Remember that Shih Tzu dogs are high-strung animals that do not respond well to commotion and noise. Only have the absolutely necessary people in the studio for the shoot and make sure there is no unnecessary noise and also prevent anyone from running around. If the dog gets spooked then your session is over.

Yes you have a little model on your hands and they know it, so you are going to need to treat them that way. Continue to praise them as the session goes on and make sure there are no distractions. If you hear barking then the session is probably over so make sure the dog is the center of everything and you should be just fine and get some great Shih Tzu pictures to enjoy.

Rebecca Simpson regularly participates in charitable events for animal rescue organizations. You can find helpful advice on taking Shih Tzu pictures in this article. This article is full of important and useful Shih Tzu information.