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by Joey Phoenix
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Tasty News from the pets of Salem and Greater Boston.


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Pet Stories
Tina and Zeus
Tina and Zeus
about a year ago

We had a blast wandering the trails around the castle! These two are the best of friends and were so much fun to hang out with for a little while. :D They also have the most wonderful smiles, don't you think?

Maxie
Maxie
about a year ago

Maxie was the winner of the complementary photo session raffle prize for Salem Animal Rescue League - such an absolute doll, this one. :D

SARL Ice Cream Social
SARL Ice Cream Social
about a year ago

Yesterday we had the privilege of hosting a pet photobooth at Salem Animal Rescue League's SARL Rescue Reunion and Ice Cream Social! 

Sweetie Pie
Sweetie Pie
about a year ago

Maxie was the winner of the complementary photo session raffle prize for Salem Animal Rescue League - such an absolute doll, this one. :D

Oliver
Oliver
about a year ago

Meeting Oliver was a dream. This 8 month old cocker spaniel pup could not contain his excitement when these new people came to the house!! We had so much fun. He knew he was going to be the star. Just look at how fabulous he is!! 


Fresh Tweets:

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    The Bunny Yoga fundraiser at @RootsYoga1 for the House Rabbit Network! https://t.co/AHFNkBFXGY
    about a year ago
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    Also we met a #chinchilla named Coco at @nevinsfarm https://t.co/eeyopu5xuo
    about a year ago
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    This past weekend included Bunny Yoga, Santa Paws, Photos with two shelters a dog photoshoot and a Guinea pig photoshoot. #busybusy
    about a year ago
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    Just dropped off these #guineapig holiday cards at @WickedBooks - go buy all of them this weekend so I can make mor… https://t.co/hQVkgHKWDF
    about a year ago
  • Joey Phoenix
    Family photos should include fur-family too! In fact, the more fuzz the better! 🐶🐶🐶🐱🐱🐱🐹🐹🐹
    about a year ago
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    RT @trulifeacrylic: Chin-Chillin! Vote for Skipper in the @heartsspeakorg #artistshelpinganimalscontest! @nevinsfarm @SalemPetPhoto… https://t.co/IzfMySi0I0
    about a year ago
  • Joey Phoenix
    We are teaming up again with @SalemMainStreet this year on October 8th for Howl-O-Ween! Stay tuned for details! #dogsofsalem
    about a year ago
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    We're having a photo contest. Head to https://t.co/QbRsWCpx9t to find out how to enter! #photocontest #giveaway https://t.co/ydiswuqrwL
    about a year ago
  • Joey Phoenix
    We recently added some summery #guineapig greeting cards to our @Etsy like this beach Pigaroo - https://t.co/i7PxbjtNeC #guineapigart
    about a year ago
  • Joey Phoenix
    Harry Potter Piggie Pals! Soon to be greeting cards. #harrypotter #guineapig https://t.co/Pn29QjFuhO
    about a year ago

Buddy!

December 28, 2016 in Dog Photography, Dogs

I met Buddy this past September after his mom Kerri messaged me saying she had won a photo session in a raffle. YAY! 

Kerri is the owner of the lovely dog training company I'm the Cheese, and she's been a dog lover for years. For her, Buddy is the one who started it all. Here is the story in her own words: 

Many years ago, I rescued an eleven month old dog named Buddy. He is a pitbull/boxer mix, and when I took him home, he was a 65 pound bundle of energy. He did adapt well to my life, but after two years, he exhibited a very unexpected behavior...he bit someone. Well, I had already invested my heart and soul into Buddy, and this behavior was so surprising! I decided that I wanted to keep it from happening again 110%, not only by taking physical precautions, but I wanted to know WHY it happened; not just the circumstances around the incident itself, but what what going on in Buddy's head...why did he react that way?
So...I started reading and reading and reading. I went to training demonstrations, and talked to dog behaviorists. I executed a lot of what I learned, and in doing so, I developed a safe and effective walking technique, and other unique games and exercises including "magic wand training", the "eat your name game", and the "kite game. All of these are variations on a number of behavioral theories, and utilize my extensive knowledge of canine psychology, physiology, and perception. The funny thing is, that as I studied for the CPDT-KA (Certified Pet Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed) I found that there were scientific names for what I thought were my techniques. For example: magic wand training=targeting and the eat your name game=classic conditioning. (I like my names better)
Well...needless to say, Buddy is still with me. He is almost nine years old and he has come a long way. What inspired me to keep him safe (and alive) has helped me to prevent unfortunate and intolerable behavior from threatening a family's (or a dog's) safety (or sanity!)
Best friends! 

Best friends! 

Seeing the two of them together, there's no denying the bond of love between them. To hear a story like this, and to see love in action...there's nothing like it. Thank you Kerri for having one of the world's biggest hearts, and for giving me a chance to spend time with your INCREDIBLE pup. <3 <3 <3 

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