5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Clicker Training Your Cat for Better Behaviour: How this Transformed our cat Woolfie’s Behaviour and Our Relationship for the Better.
The Story of Woolfie: From Attention Seeking Naughtiness to Calm Cat, and How We Used Clicker Training to Get There.
Woolfie wasn’t just any cat; he was a whirlwind of mischief. From knocking over fragile items to scratching every piece of furniture in the house, Woolfie’s behaviour made life at home more chaotic than peaceful. He would deliberately annoy our other cats, yow for attention, climb up on top of dangerous places seeking attention, and find any piece of trouble he could possibly be involved in. After many decades of having cats in my life, Woolfie came up with many new moves in terms of naughtiness.
Despite trying various methods to curb his destructive tendencies, nothing seemed to work. That’s when I stumbled upon clicker training for cats, a technique I initially associated with dogs but was curious to try with Woolfie.
How You Should Use Your Photographer's Artistic Skills to Enhance Your Interiors
Why it’s important to hire a photographer who provides a full service.
So what do I mean here? Well, a lot of photographers will take very beautiful photos and then leave you to figure out where to put them in your house on your own. The thing is, what if the your home has a subtle and sophisticated colour scheme…photos of your beloved dog or cat taken on a bright or gauche backdrop would not compliment or enhance your overall home aesthetic, in fact it would most likely clash and look out of place.
This is why it’s important to have a full service photographer, who will design your wall art to compliment your home spaces right from the beginning. Before we even get to the studio or on location for a photoshoot, it’s important that we talk about your home, your design aesthetic and what you’re looking to achieve. If this all seems too much, then this is where I can help. I can do an in person visit with you to your home, or a virtual one instead, where I look at the overall design and then advice you on what wall art styles would look great and where. There are many things to take into consideration, such as: your home colour schemes; the wall areas available; your colour preferences in art; whether those preferences for art would compliment your home; and finally, whether those colours and styles would suit your animal’s fur and eyes, to bring out the best in them. Finally, we would discuss your preferences for the style of art finishes, such as framing, canvases, acrylics and so on.
A Guide to Horse Riding Terms in French for New Expats Moving to Switzerland
Moving to a new country can be both exciting and daunting, especially when it involves learning new languages and terms specific to your interests. If you’re a horse lover moving to the French-speaking part of Switzerland, you'll need to familiarise yourself with the local horse riding terms. This guide will help you understand the essential horse riding terms in French, covering everything from horse care to the different types of stables and riding disciplines.
Mont Blanc Photography’s work with local animal rescue associations and charities
For me, one of the most rewarding ways to contribute to my community has been through partnering with local animal charities. By using my skills in photography, I have been able to raise funds, increase adoption rates, and bring awareness to some of the most deserving yet often overlooked animals. Here’s a glimpse into my journey and the incredible impact it has had on both the animals and myself.
Supporting local animal causes has always been close to my heart. Animals provide us with unconditional love, and helping them feels like a natural way to give back to the community. By partnering with charities, I can use my talents to make a real difference in the lives of these animals. Whether it's raising funds or finding forever homes for the "hopeless cases," my goal is to contribute in any way I can to ensure these animals get the love and care they deserve.
Working with Association Paw’Pattes Switzerland
Animal rescue work is very close to my heart, it’s something I’ve been involved in my whole life in one way or another. So I always look for ways to support local animal shelters and charities.
In this case, the Association Paw’Pattes in Switzerland had this beautiful male cat called Pattapouf, who was difficult to place in a new family. He was extremely shy and had some long term health issues, which sadly tends to put most people off from adopting an animal.
The thing is, these issues really, really shouldn’t be an issue or an obstacle, as most rescue animals are shy to begin with, we just need to see past this and see the beauty of their character that is hidden behind their shyness. In this case, this beautiful boy was very firmly and sweetly attached to his foster mum from Paw’pattes, he’d been given some time to come out of his shell and show his true character, which was that of a truly soft sweet boy, a real delight of a cat.
Working with a very nervous rescue dog
How we went from a nervous dog to a confident hero shot.
This bog is to illustrate just one example of how I work with very shy rescue dogs, the ones that have had a very rough start in life before being rescued. And sadly that mistreatment has led to some serious trust issues with new people. This gorgeous boy is a Spanish rescue, he’s part boxer and part pointer. He was taken on by a fantastic family, where he is adored and lucky enough to be looked after by his mum who is a dog behaviourist. His whole family has worked extremely hard with him to help him trust people again, and this thankfully has paid off and helped him to overcome his fears and start to trust new people again. However, that’s not to say that he isn’t nervous with new people and that he still needs a certain approach in order to ensure a positive outcome. So how did I overcome this and gain his trust? Read on to find out.
Comment je travaille avec les chiens
L'objectif principal ici est à peu près le même tact que je prendrais avec les chats... d'abord et avant tout, j'apprends à connaître l'animal en parlant à son propriétaire pour en savoir plus sur sa personnalité et ce qui le fait vibrer, ce qui le fait peur, comment ils aiment s'amuser et ce qui les motive.
8 Essential Tips for Photographing Dogs: Capturing Their True Essence
Pet photography is an art that allows us to immortalize the unique personalities and spirits of our beloved furry friends. As a pet photographer based in La Cote, Switzerland, I have had the pleasure of capturing countless dogs in their true essence. It is a joyous yet challenging endeavor that requires understanding, patience, and a personal connection. In this blog post, I will share eight essential tips to help you capture the true essence of dogs through photography.
How to bring your cat or dog with you into Switzerland
How to bring or import your pet dog/cat into Switzerland. This page takes you through the process step by step, with references to the official Swiss pages. One thing the official pages don’t show you is the exact order that things must be done in, which we learned the hard way. So I put together this blog to help people see how they can bring their pets with them to switzerland to live.
Dog friendly restaurants in Vaud and Geneva
Sadly not all restaurants in Geneva and Vaud welcome our four legged, dog family members when we go out…so to save you having to phone around, I’ve started this blog as a useful tool for others and as a thank-you to those restaurants who gave us AND our dog, a warm welcome when we went out for lunch or dinner.
Comment je travaille avec les chats pour faire leurs portraits.
Comment je travaille avec les chats pour faire leurs portraits.
1. Je garde un environnement de studio très calme. J'essaie de garder les choses en ordre et avec peu de surprises pour les chats… ce qu'ils voient est ce qu'ils obtiennent.
2. Je joue une musique très calme en arrière-plan, mais à un niveau bas pour garder un environnement détendu.
3. C'est vraiment important… Je ne poursuivrai jamais votre chat pour des câlins et des interactions… autant que j'aimerais ce qui précède…Je suis là avant tout pour les calmer puis gagner leur confiance, pour pouvoir ensuite faire mon travail.
4. Je laisse toujours plus de temps à vos chats lorsqu'ils arrivent dans le studio pour simplement l’explorer, sans que les humains ne les poursuivent pas ou ne leur demandent quoi que ce soit. Ils sont libres d'explorer et de s'assurer qu'ils se sentent en sécurité.
The importance of a final portrait.
This blog post is in honour of all our aging, elderly animals, the ones that have most likely been with us throughout their entire lifetime. For me, as a pet parent, as well as a photographer, it’s extremely important to record and document our animal’s lives beyond just their cute kittenhood or puppyhood. Photos from their adult years, in the prime of their life, show an animal who is healthy and bursting with life and vitality, or at least I hope that’s the case.
As our animal’s age, our once perfectly black animals get white whiskers instead of black ones and white stubble on their chins to make them look like a properly old man or woman. For me these are a badge of honour, a testament to a life well spent by our side….years of loyalty, friendship and unconditional love. These are the things money can’t buy, unbroken friendships, the faithful friend who is always there when all else fails in life.
How I work with cats.
In this blog I show you how I work with cats during a photo session to get the best out of them and help them relax. That way I can capture their most relaxed expressions of them being themselves.
How I work with dogs to take their photos?
In this blog I show you how I work with dogs during a photoshoot to help them relax, so that I can get their best out of them, with relaxed expressions.