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I’m a proud dog owner. So much that I have it as a permanent tag for my website and social media. My two puppies are Chloe and Stella. I adopted them 5 years ago from the West LA Animal Shelter on Pico Blvd. Chloe was the first, and two months later, while doing a donation run of pet food (Purina® Pro Plan®) and blankets I fell in love with Stella and adopted her right away. I do love to take pictures of them; I know you’ve seen them. I would love to have pictures of both next to me when doing fashion shoots. But, that is almost impossible. So, I’ll tell you how I’m getting to accomplish to get them to stay still for photo shoots.

I love to go on walks with them. One of our favorite spots is Palisades Park in Santa Monica. It is above the bluffs, and you can see the ocean and Santa Monica pier from end to end. It’s about a 3 mile walk round trip. After long walks, there is nothing better than a good meal. I like to treat my puppies to the best that I can give them, and I give them Purina® Pro Plan® SAVOR® Adult Shredded Blend Salmon & Rice Formula. Real chicken, beef, lamb, or salmon is the #1 ingredient found in all Purina® Pro Plan® dry formulas. In my experience, it helps them with their digestion, maintains an ideal body condition, healthy skin and a stunning coat.

Now, Chloe is laissez-faire type. She enjoys long days basking in the sun, or lounging on the bed or nearby sofa. She is the epitome of chillax. She loves to cuddle, and you can sleep with her all night long. Stella, is the opposite. Stella loves to move around, and she burns most of the calories by wiggling her tail. She’s at it non-stop. She runs and even taught herself to stand on her two hind legs, on the patio table, so that she can spy over the fence and see who’s coming and going! She is so adorable, and looks like a kangaroo when she does this.

Here is what I have been working on for the past few weeks. I’ve been training them to stand still by giving them treats. I show them and let them smell the treat and then give them a command. After about a minute or so, I give them the treat. What they both love is Purina® Beggin’^® Party Poppers™ Bacon and Cheese Flavors. It’s made my life easier. I buy my treats and pet food at my local PetSmart.

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I’ve share how I teach my puppies new tricks and I’m always willing to find new ways to train them. What works best for your pets? Let me know.