Oh boy – I am so excited to tell you about this adorable San Diego wheaten terrier, Oscar! I was thrilled to meet him a few weeks ago at the Navy Woof Walk, a super-fun local event, where he & his parents found my booth. Honestly, I did a double-take when I first saw him, because the Wheaten terrier breed is rather uncommon… and also because it’s the same breed as my childhood dog!! The very first dog my family owned was a Wheaten terrier, and I named him Sparky (because I was especially creative as a 9-year-old, ha). So I feel a special affinity toward Wheatens whenever I see them… and as luck would have it, Oscar’s mom won the drawing that day for a $100 gift certificate! I couldn’t have been more thrilled to learn that she was the lucky winner, and seeing Oscar again was absolutely delightful! He has a constant smile on his face that’s positively infectious… this is one happy (and treat-motivated) dog! He actually has a rather busy schedule these days: Oscar is a therapy dog! He visits local schools on a regular basis to interact with kids, and his mom told me all about the good work he does around the San Diego & Rancho Bernardo communities. So don’t be surprised if you see his cute face around town! :)

This is Oscar! Can you stand how cute he is?! (I cannot.)

He strikes a lovely profile in black & white, too.

I’m pretty sure this moment occurred right before he leaped up to get the treats in my hand! Haha!

Okay, fine, one more photo… this one’s a little blooper! :)

Thank you, Luanne & Alan, for introducing me to your handsome boy! I had a great time with all three of you! :)

It’s time for a PUPPY!!! :)

Daisy is simply the most adorable bulldog/beagle mix you have ever met. Yep, ever. I can guarantee it. This little girl is only four months old, and she’s half bulldog, half beagle. Personally, I think you can see the beagle in her appearance – and the bulldog in her stubborn little personality, haha! She definitely has a mind of her own, but she’s already learned the perfect “sit” command! And I know she’s working with a trainer these days, too, so she’s learning more every day. I learned that Daisy’s favorite thing in the world is… drumroll please… sticks! She walked around with her nose to the ground, looking for sticks, twigs and branches of any kind she could possibly fit in her mouth. (We even joked that she was a horticulturist in a past life, the way she went from stick to stick, trying out each one she could find, seeing how they all tasted! Haha!) So of course, I was so happy to work with Daisy – it’s not too often that I get puppy snuggles during a photo session! I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed my time with Daisy & her parents.

With a puppy named Daisy, we simply had to find some flowers to pose with! I scoped out Presidio Park a few days beforehand to make sure they were in bloom… and we weren’t disappointed!

Wiggly puppy.

Oh, Daisy, you kill me in black & white.

Kelli & Grayson, thank you so much for introducing me to your beautiful girl! I’m so glad we were able to get together on short notice and during your vacation – I’m looking forward to seeing you again soon! :)