1.   No distractions - especially if you want to take posed pictures. If your pet has been fed and is in a happy mood, it will be easier for you to get the picture you want.

2.   Using props. Allow your pet to play with or be around a prop, like a bone or a basket, for a few days so he becomes familiar with it.

3.   Good lighting. Be sure the area is lit or that your flash is working is working. Some flashes cause red dots in the eyes so take more than one shot at a time from different angles. Make sure your pet’s coat shows up against the background colors of your picture.

4.   Look at the Birdie! Get your pet to look at you when you take the picture. The most successful pictures are those where the animal is looking at the viewer, forming a bond between the two. 

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