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Meet Professional Pet Photographer Stephen Bobb
Interview by Alison Wood, Pet Hooligans
Firstly, please introduce yourself and tell us a little about where you are based, for example in which country and part of that country?
My name is Stephen Bobb and I am a pet photographer based in Takoma Park, MD, just outside Washington, DC.
Have you always loved animals and pets?
Yes, I have always loved pets, particularly dogs. I grew up with a Golden Retriever who used to sleep on the floor next to my bassinet. He was a great dog and I have been a huge dog person ever since.
Please tell us a little about any pets that currently live with you and if they ever get into any mischief?
Like I said, our dogs were the inspiration behind my business. We have three dogs, and boy do they ever get into mischief! Jingles is a hound mix, and has been known to shred clothes, books, papers, rugs, you name it! He has a big bark (but no bite)! He also thinks he is a lap dog (despite his 65 lbs). Cooley is a Husky-Shar Pei mix and when he was a puppy he liked to chew wood - as in chairs, tables, even the door frame and baseboards in our dining room! Cooper is our latest rescue dog. He is a sweet but extremely shy Beagle-Dachsund mix. He generally stays on the couch or in our guest room all day, but he loves being outside and makes us go out and chase him inside. Our dogs are so mischievous that they inspired an annual contest I hold to celebrate people with mischievous pets! I call it the “Unconditional Love” contest and the person who submits the best story wins a free photo session.
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What first interested you in setting your pet related website up?
I wanted to showcase my pet photography, particularly the documentary style I practice.
Please tell us about your pet website and how it came about?
My website, FidoJournalism, primarily features my pet photography. My business and website started after a friend and fellow photographer saw some photos I took of my dogs and suggested I market myself to other pet owners.
It sounded like an interesting idea so I gave it a shot. It’s been three years and my business is still growing.
How long now has the site been established?
My photography business and website has been around for about 3 years.I’ve also added a Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/fidojournalism) for another way to share news, links and my pet photography.
How do you find your inspiration and the content that you blog about?
My inspiration comes from my clients and their relationships with their pets. Most of my content comes from my photo shoots. I really strive to document what people love about their pets so when they look back on the photos they will always remember what made their pets so special.
Tell us about your typical day and what is involved in running the website?
I don’t know that I have a “typical” day, but I’m frequently on photo shoots or editing photos to post on my site. I also like to monitor social networks and share interesting pet-related stories and links.
Do you have any plans for the future in terms of expanding the website or featuring any other areas?
I don’t have any plans to expand my blog beyond my pet photography, but I do share links and interesting pet-related resources on my Facebook page!
Finally, if people want to learn more about you and your website do you have a Facebook page or Twitter profile where they can learn more?
Yes, my Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/fidojournalism and my Twitter profile is @stephenbobb.
I wanted to showcase my pet photography, particularly the documentary style I practice.
Please tell us about your pet website and how it came about?
My website, FidoJournalism, primarily features my pet photography. My business and website started after a friend and fellow photographer saw some photos I took of my dogs and suggested I market myself to other pet owners.
It sounded like an interesting idea so I gave it a shot. It’s been three years and my business is still growing.
How long now has the site been established?
My photography business and website has been around for about 3 years.I’ve also added a Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/fidojournalism) for another way to share news, links and my pet photography.
How do you find your inspiration and the content that you blog about?
Tell us about your typical day and what is involved in running the website?
Do you have any plans for the future in terms of expanding the website or featuring any other areas?
I don’t have any plans to expand my blog beyond my pet photography, but I do share links and interesting pet-related resources on my Facebook page!
Finally, if people want to learn more about you and your website do you have a Facebook page or Twitter profile where they can learn more?
Yes, my Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/fidojournalism and my Twitter profile is @stephenbobb.
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Guest Article by Helaine Harris, ColonialGreyhounds.com
My first encounter with a greyhound was when I went to the greyhound races in Florida. They seemed so kind, gentle and calm that it was hard to imagine that they could run up to 45 miles an hour. There were greyhound rescue groups in Florida but I wasn’t in the position to adopt one at the time.
Many years later I moved to Virginia. My new husband had an old adorable mutt who seemed lonely to me. I quickly looked on the internet and found a local greyhound adoption group (Colonial Greyhound Adoptions) and I filled out my first greyhound adoption application. After a home visit from our greyhound group founder, we were approved and were told there would be a truck load of greyhounds coming up from Florida and that one of them matched our needs perfectly. Colonial Greyhound Adoption has placed dogs that can co-exist peacefully with cats, ferrets and even rabbits, the very animals they are trained to chase (in mechanical form) around a track. We were told they had the perfect dog for us and within 2 weeks we had Blaze. Blaze was a 3 year old large red male who adapted to living in a house without any problems. Greyhounds have never been in homes. They have lived in cages all their lives so they don’t know what a window is (that you can’t walk through it) so you have to just tap on it to show them (they learn very quickly). Although we have a one story house, few greyhounds have ever seen stairs so that is the one thing they may have a little problem with in a new adoption home. It sometimes takes them a little time to get used to going up and down stairs so patience is needed. Blaze adjusted just fine to living in our house plus he got along wonderfully with our older dog.
Greyhounds are very kind, gentle and loving dogs. It seems as though they know they have been rescued into a better life and they appreciate it. A lot of greyhounds are used for therapy dogs because they are so gentle and loving.
Greyhounds also have a rich history, including being mentioned in the Bible and appearing in some of the tomb drawings from ancient Egypt. Greyhounds first came to America with Spanish explorers in the 1500s, proving to be good hunters of rabbits and other small animals. I also find it interesting that President Rutherford B. Hayes and General George A. Custer both owned greyhounds in the 1800's.
When Suzy, our older dog passed away we didn’t hesitate a bit. we requested another greyhound. This time we took a female who was a “special needs” greyhound. She had been in a very bad kennel, had been abused, kept in a cage for 18 months and had an ear infection that was very bad. She was afraid of people, especially men, and needed some extra tender loving care. We have had Angel now for 1 ½ years and she is a totally different dog. She is no longer afraid of people. She is so loving, obedient and sweet. She needed extra attention but it was worth it because she has turned out to be very affectionate and extremely willing to please us. We can’t ever imagine having any other dog but a greyhound!
The special needs that the greyhounds have are that they have to be fed a nutritious diet that meets their needs. When they are race track puppies they are fed a very high protein mush which adversely affects their teeth. Their main physical problem as they age is that some of them develop gum and/or teeth problems because of the puppy food they've been forced to eat. The best way to avoid problems with that is to brush their teeth frequently and have their teeth checked by a veterinarian occasionally in case they need a cleaning. Other than the teeth issue, a greyhound is a very healthy animal and has a life span of between 10-14 years, which is unusually long for a large dog. The greyhound is a sight hound and is trained to run after something that is running away from them so they must never be left off a leash unless they are in a fenced area. They don’t require a lot of exercise – a daily walk is nice or a run around a fenced yard. They are basically couch potatoes and are not high energy dogs (which makes them ideal for older people that want a pet but can’t put up with high energy dogs). They are not typically good guard dogs and, because they have very little body fat and thin hair coats, greyhounds can’t tolerate extreme temperatures so they need to be indoor pets.
Many greyhounds begin training as race dogs when they are just three months old and enter their first events at 18 months. They get 6 races to prove their worth. If they aren’t fast enough, they tend to be finished as racing dogs by age 2 or 3; otherwise they might race until about age 5. At that point, they are at risk for abandonment, mistreatment or euthanasia. The greyhound tracks are closing around the country so there is now a tremendous need for adopting these dogs. I have heard that by 2012 most of the greyhound tracks will have closed and there will be about 20,000 greyhounds up for adoption. This will also include puppies that have never been on the track and are still on farms. It would be such a shameful tragedy if so many of these wonderful companion dogs are euthanized. We need people to research the greyhound, see if they meet their needs, and adopt them if they are able. Colonial Greyhound’s $250 adoption fee covers the screening process, along with transportation, spraying or neutering, vaccinations, worming, heartworm testing and teeth-cleaning.
Our rescue group takes our greyhounds to “Meet and Greets” at various pet shops in the area so that people can meet them and see their temperament. We take them to events where they can get attention from people that don’t know anything about the breed and have an annual birthday party for our organization that is open to the public. We usually have about 50 to 60 greyhounds at this birthday party so people can get an idea of how they interact with each other and with strangers.
For more information about the greyhound breed, greyhound rescue and our rescue center please visit Colonial Greyhounds. You can also send an email to adopt@colonialgreyhounds.com or call 757-221-8283.
Guest Article by Helaine Harris, ColonialGreyhounds.com
My first encounter with a greyhound was when I went to the greyhound races in Florida. They seemed so kind, gentle and calm that it was hard to imagine that they could run up to 45 miles an hour. There were greyhound rescue groups in Florida but I wasn’t in the position to adopt one at the time.
Many years later I moved to Virginia. My new husband had an old adorable mutt who seemed lonely to me. I quickly looked on the internet and found a local greyhound adoption group (Colonial Greyhound Adoptions) and I filled out my first greyhound adoption application. After a home visit from our greyhound group founder, we were approved and were told there would be a truck load of greyhounds coming up from Florida and that one of them matched our needs perfectly. Colonial Greyhound Adoption has placed dogs that can co-exist peacefully with cats, ferrets and even rabbits, the very animals they are trained to chase (in mechanical form) around a track. We were told they had the perfect dog for us and within 2 weeks we had Blaze. Blaze was a 3 year old large red male who adapted to living in a house without any problems. Greyhounds have never been in homes. They have lived in cages all their lives so they don’t know what a window is (that you can’t walk through it) so you have to just tap on it to show them (they learn very quickly). Although we have a one story house, few greyhounds have ever seen stairs so that is the one thing they may have a little problem with in a new adoption home. It sometimes takes them a little time to get used to going up and down stairs so patience is needed. Blaze adjusted just fine to living in our house plus he got along wonderfully with our older dog.
Greyhounds are very kind, gentle and loving dogs. It seems as though they know they have been rescued into a better life and they appreciate it. A lot of greyhounds are used for therapy dogs because they are so gentle and loving.
Greyhounds also have a rich history, including being mentioned in the Bible and appearing in some of the tomb drawings from ancient Egypt. Greyhounds first came to America with Spanish explorers in the 1500s, proving to be good hunters of rabbits and other small animals. I also find it interesting that President Rutherford B. Hayes and General George A. Custer both owned greyhounds in the 1800's.
When Suzy, our older dog passed away we didn’t hesitate a bit. we requested another greyhound. This time we took a female who was a “special needs” greyhound. She had been in a very bad kennel, had been abused, kept in a cage for 18 months and had an ear infection that was very bad. She was afraid of people, especially men, and needed some extra tender loving care. We have had Angel now for 1 ½ years and she is a totally different dog. She is no longer afraid of people. She is so loving, obedient and sweet. She needed extra attention but it was worth it because she has turned out to be very affectionate and extremely willing to please us. We can’t ever imagine having any other dog but a greyhound!
The special needs that the greyhounds have are that they have to be fed a nutritious diet that meets their needs. When they are race track puppies they are fed a very high protein mush which adversely affects their teeth. Their main physical problem as they age is that some of them develop gum and/or teeth problems because of the puppy food they've been forced to eat. The best way to avoid problems with that is to brush their teeth frequently and have their teeth checked by a veterinarian occasionally in case they need a cleaning. Other than the teeth issue, a greyhound is a very healthy animal and has a life span of between 10-14 years, which is unusually long for a large dog. The greyhound is a sight hound and is trained to run after something that is running away from them so they must never be left off a leash unless they are in a fenced area. They don’t require a lot of exercise – a daily walk is nice or a run around a fenced yard. They are basically couch potatoes and are not high energy dogs (which makes them ideal for older people that want a pet but can’t put up with high energy dogs). They are not typically good guard dogs and, because they have very little body fat and thin hair coats, greyhounds can’t tolerate extreme temperatures so they need to be indoor pets.
Many greyhounds begin training as race dogs when they are just three months old and enter their first events at 18 months. They get 6 races to prove their worth. If they aren’t fast enough, they tend to be finished as racing dogs by age 2 or 3; otherwise they might race until about age 5. At that point, they are at risk for abandonment, mistreatment or euthanasia. The greyhound tracks are closing around the country so there is now a tremendous need for adopting these dogs. I have heard that by 2012 most of the greyhound tracks will have closed and there will be about 20,000 greyhounds up for adoption. This will also include puppies that have never been on the track and are still on farms. It would be such a shameful tragedy if so many of these wonderful companion dogs are euthanized. We need people to research the greyhound, see if they meet their needs, and adopt them if they are able. Colonial Greyhound’s $250 adoption fee covers the screening process, along with transportation, spraying or neutering, vaccinations, worming, heartworm testing and teeth-cleaning.
Our rescue group takes our greyhounds to “Meet and Greets” at various pet shops in the area so that people can meet them and see their temperament. We take them to events where they can get attention from people that don’t know anything about the breed and have an annual birthday party for our organization that is open to the public. We usually have about 50 to 60 greyhounds at this birthday party so people can get an idea of how they interact with each other and with strangers.
For more information about the greyhound breed, greyhound rescue and our rescue center please visit Colonial Greyhounds. You can also send an email to adopt@colonialgreyhounds.com or call 757-221-8283.
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Alison is a professional blogger, human resources director and managing partner of Woodmor's. Blog posts by Alison frequently appear in Woodmor's. Alison's blogs include: Pet Hooligans, Art of Crafts, Midnight Eden, Woodmor's World and Greener Living Today