5 Things to Know Before Your Pugfest Portrait Session
Pugs of Pugfest Sessions are unique sessions designed to help raise money for pug rescue during the annual Bluegrass Pugfest in Louisville, KY.
Not only do you get gorgeous art worthy images of your pug, you also help make a difference for pugs in need!
In this post, I’m sharing 5 things you need to know before attending your Pugfest Portrait session.
1. Bring the Good Treats to Your Pug Portrait Session
We’re going to ask your dog for their attention in a new environment with a lot of distractions, so be prepared to pay & pay well in treats they really love. Some dogs are happy working for Cheerios, but most dogs need higher value treats at their pet portrait event session.
Some ideas for high value rewards include:
Cheese
Hot Dogs
Liverwurst
Chicken
Leftover Steak
A Super Special Toy
2. Be On Time to Your Pug Portrait Session
We’re almost always fully booked, which means your session will immediately follow the session before. Being 5 minutes early, can help us keep on track.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of this event, we aren’t able to see late arrivals.
You’ll notice in your preparation & reminder email sent 24 hours before your pet portrait event session I recommend planning to arrive 5-10 minutes early to give you a little time in case you need it finding our booth at Pugfest. I also include a map of where to find us in your preparation email.
If we’re ahead of schedule, we’ll even snag you & your pug early to save you the wait and let you get right back to the Pugfest fun!
3. Check in When You Arrive to the Booth
My assistant will take your name when you arrive and let you know when it’s your pug’s turn in the spotlight. Please be patient when waiting.
4. Let Me Know What Your Pug Needs
I’m a dog lover like you & I’d love to love your pug with pets and kisses and treats and squeak funny toys and make silly noises to get their attention, but some dogs hate that.
If your dog needs more space, doesn’t enjoy attention from new people, or just plain hates squeaky toys - let me know!
I work with several dogs at these events that I can only love quietly from afar, and that’s 100% OK!
The number one goal of your pug portrait session is to make this a great experience for you both.
5. Keep it Fun
You might be worried I won’t get any good images or that your pug is too hyper or unfocused or just not behaving as well at your portrait session as he might at home.
That’s normal.
This is exciting stuff for most dogs - new place, new people, new smells (or exciting place & fun people if they’ve been before) - and they’re going to be a little busy. If they are acting silly or just not as obedient as usual - just act like it’s the cutest thing ever and we’ll get better photos!
As long as you’re relaxed and having a good time, your dog will be better able to enjoy it too!
Haven’t booked your Pugfest Portrait yet?
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