SHADOW AND NORA | Scottsdale Pet Photography

The first part of this shoot was in in the studio back in 2011.  We finally got the chance to do the 'on-location' part of their shoot!  Shadow and Nora are both Agility Dogs and were so much fun to photograph!  It was one giant 'play session'!

Here are a few images from the second half of their session...

Check out the great expression on Shadow's face!



 Paul and Cher...thank you for letting me do photos of your pups! 

HANK AND EMMY | Phoenix Pet Photographer

This shoot was a blast!  Both of these pups are adorable!

Hank and Emmy belong to Tom Murry, the owner of Villa La Paws.  This is where Hank's story begins... Hank (the light beige pup) was boarded at Villa La Paws when his owner became ill.  Weeks turned into months and sadly, the owner's health was deteriorating.  Tom had been keeping in touch with her and visited her at the hospital...weekly!  Just because that's the kind of guy he is! 

After four months the owner was distraught because a relative who lived in California that was going to take her beloved pup had decided not to.  She told Tom she didn't know what to do and Tom assured her Hank had a home.  That very night, Christmas Eve, Tom went back to Villa La Paws and took Hank home with him...for good!  He's lived in the lap of luxury ever since!

And, according the their website, Hank earns his keep as their "VP of Media Operations"! 

His little sister, Emmy helps keep Hank young and active.  Even though Hank is starting to lose his eyesight, he romps and plays and chases Emmy around the house!

Emmy is a little star in her own right!  Check out those feathered ears!  She is so expressive and she never stops smiling!

Thank you Tom... for allowing me to photograph your pups!  Here is a 'sneak peek' of some of the photos to come!

Meet Hank...

And here is Emmy...the little dancer! 

A Weekend of Agility! | Phoenix Dog Photographer

I had a blast the last two days photographing the Jumping Chollas Agility Club NADAC Trial at Paradise Valley Park!  The weather was beautiful and the dogs were AWESOME!  It was a great way to work off some of that wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner!

Check out some of these talented dogs...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

I hope everyone had a chance to take a little time to spend with those that are special in their lives.  I'm very thankful for the many gifts in my life... my family, my many animals and wonderful friends. 

We spent a lot of time talking about today's paper that was packed with ads and the fact that stores were opening at midnight and 2:00 a.m. for hoards of shoppers while I will be snuggled under my covers, and it made me even stronger in my resolution to spend this holiday creating memories.  Memories 'of and for' my family and friends.  Treasures that will last a lifetime and won't be discarded when the next 'greatest' thing comes along.  

I'm a very 'visual' person and when I look back through photo albums, sometimes the only way I remember events from my childhood is through those pictures. 

If creating memories is something that's important to you too, maybe we can help!  Dont' forget our own version of 'Black Friday/Cyber Monday'.  Purchase any Gift Certificate valued at $75 or more through our website on Nov. 26th or Nov. 29th and we'll add $25 to it's value!  You don't have to get out of bed at 2:00 a.m. and you'll end up with a gift that will be treasured forever!

And just because no post is complete without a picture...

Did someone say "TREATS" ???

 

Meet Levi... | Phoenix Pet Photograher

This little furball is soooo cute!  He ran, he played...and he instantly fell asleep!  Enjoy these little teasers, "Z" family!  I'll be finished shortly! 

After working on the last two pictures, I can hardly stay awake myself!  He's so deep into doggie dreamland!

Novice Photos Posted... | Arizona Agility Photographer

Yay!!  They're finally posted!  For those of you that missed the first part of this story, a website I was trying to upload the photos to actually deleted them from my hard drive.  Finally, with much work and persistance,we were able to recover them! 

So, if you're interested in the Novice photos from the Valle del Sol Agility Trial on Oct. 31, 2010, they're posted on the website now!  Find them at http://www.barbdelve.com/ and click on 'Client Images'.  This gallery will remain live until December 1st, at which time they will be taken down!

Thanks for your patience, everyone!

Arizona Dog Sports | Phoenix Dog Photographer

Everyone is invited to come out this weekend to the Harvest Festival, Saturday, Nov. 6th, from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the shopping plaza directly across the street from Paradise Valley Mall.  I'll be at Arizona Dog Sports which is an awesome 3,000 s.f. indoor training facility located at 4848 E. Cactus Rd.  There will be Agility and Disc Dog demonstrations, Trainers on-site, and lots more!  I will be raffling off a FREE Pet Photography Session with a complimentary 8 x 10 print!  Come on out and find my table and introduce yourself!  And don't forget to bring your dog...  Among other events, they will have a chance to "bob for hotdogs"!

And since no post is complete without a photo... (or two!!)

Valle del Sol Golden Retriever Agility Trial | Phoenix Agility Photography

Sunday I was invited by Jumping Chollas to do some Agility Photography!  Squirt (my little Rodent Dog) and I compete in Agility, but it's been a long time since I've had a chance to photograph the sport!  The weather couldn't have been better!

For all of you that were in Ring 1 on Sunday, your pictures should be posted in about 10 days on the website...  http://www.barbdelve.com/.  Or, subscribe to the blog...  I'll post a note to you here as soon as the photos are up on the website! 

Check out some of these beautiful and talented dogs...

Two people got their Mach this weekend!  Congratulations...what an accomplishment!!
Left:  Barb with Splash.  Right:  Emily with Suki.

The 'Hoop' and the 'Table'

And last, but certainly not least...  This one's for my friend, Betsy!  This is her "baby", Nash!  Now, tell me...  Doesn't he look like he's having FUN ??!!!

Deer Creek Animal Hospital Open House | Phoenix Pet Photographer

This was such a fun weekend!  On Saturday, I got to meet some of the most awesome dogs during Deer Creek Animal Hospital's Open House and Halloween Party!  The costumes were amazing!  The staff did a wonderful job at planning, organizing and running this event! 

Look at these faces!

A family photo!

There was an agility demonstration by Jumping Chollas...

Even kitties had representation!  But like this big white lover-boy...everyone was SMILING!!

Thank you Deer Creek...for allowing me to be a part of your fun Halloween Party!

Tasha | Cave Creek Pet Photographer

I had the chance to photograph this beautiful girl last year along with her brother, Bullwinkle.  Tragically, a few weeks ago she passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.  She was only four years old.  I had to wait to post this until her Mom had a chance to get over the initial shock.  She was such a sweet, sweet girl and she is missed sooooo much. 

Rest in Peace, sweet Natasha...

Meet the Rodent! | Cave Creek Pet Photographer

After three years of doing Pet Photography on a part-time basis, I finally decided it was time to make the leap to full time!  And since you made it to this blog you're probably wondering where the name "Rodent Dog" came from! 

This blog is named after the love of my life...my best friend...my heart!  'Squirt' is my little rescue dog that ran out in front of my car almost nine years ago now!  I had no intention of keeping him.  I would find his owner and life would be good!  Well, like many good plans, this one didn't quite work out the way I expected.  First of all, no one ever claimed him even though I had gone 'over and above' trying to find his owner.  So, I found him a home... with someone that already had six dogs!

I packed up his new leash and new bowls and put him in the car to take him to his NEW life with his NEW owner.  As we were backing down the driveway he put his head on the passenger-side seat, his butt up in the air (like the photo on the header of this blog) and looked at me with those big brown eyes.  And at that moment, my life changed!  I fell so totally in love!

So, long story short...(might be too late for that now!) he was laying in the tall grass one day with his chin on the ground and those huge ears in the air and a girlfriend looked over at him and said he looked like 'a giant rodent'!  It just stuck!  I've called him a Giant Rodent ever since!  And I mean that in only the most loveable way!