Delighted with my overall experience with Carrie Southerton Photography. I was gifted a photo shoot…read morefor my dogs and this was my first photo shoot of any kind so I had no idea what to expect. I must preface my overall experience by saying that I have a very small dog and a very large dog both of whom flip between impeccably behaved and utter eejits, the size difference in itself can make it a huge challenge to get a picture of them together but add to that their characters and you know there will be tears (mine and brought on by hysterical laughter or frustration). I cannot put into words how wonderful Carrie was throughout our time. Her creativity shone through in the setting up of scenes to compliment or take advantage of the size difference. What really made the experience so positive for us was her patience, kindness, good humour, and willingness to put her life on the line to get the shot she envisioned. There were heart stopping moments particularly as Carrie lay on the grass while Ali threw a ball at her head so that my 45kg muppet would run at her face full speed. There was freedom for the dogs to do whatever they wanted to do including the big one trying a spot of gardening and joyfully claiming the root balls she dug up as her own. And there were lots and lots of tears and laughter (and I said more than a few naughty words) while trying to get a shot of the wee one jumping over a log which he would do with glee when the camera wasn't on him but whenever we were ready he ran around. With both Carrie and Ali, the prevailing factor throughout the shoot was the comfort and wellbeing of the dogs, we were never asked to do something which my dogs wouldn't naturally do and she quickly picked up when they were getting tired and that was when the shoot ended (it far overran the allotted slot). When I saw the proofs I felt quite emotional, from beautiful portraits to the most ridiculously funny moments she had caught there was no mistaking that these were my dogs, their character was so perfectly captured. I can't thank Carrie Southerton Photography enough for a thoroughly enjoyable experience. From initial contact onwards you are truly in the hands of a professional and a clear dog lover who not only has brilliant customer care skills but can back it up by leaving you utterly spoiled for photographic choice.

From the owner: Carrie Southerton Visual Art Studio offers a professional photography service. Specialising in Dog…read morephotography.

After an unreliable Yelp recommendation, a dog walker that "doesn't take collies", and four other…read moreunresponsive dog walkers, Fiona of Pawsitive Tails saved the day by coming in all the way from Hamilton to walk my in-laws' loveable bearded collie we were dog-sitting. Leading up to the day we needed her to take out the pup, we set up a meet and greet so Fiona knew where to go, address any questions or concerns and also get familiar with the dog. On the day, I got videos and messages from Fiona saying how much fun the pup had in the park with the pooches. Her rates are competitive and totally reasonable. While she doesn't normally service the Strathbungo/Queens Park area, if you are in the Hamilton area Fiona is brilliant. The pup and I are forever grateful to her, when others have proved to be unhelpful or unreliable.