I knew when I started Heart Dog Photography that I was going to want to learn the story behind each and every dog I photograph. Not every dog has a news worthy story, but they all have one - even if it was being lucky enough to end up with perfect doggie parents the first time around.
But as most of us know, many dogs are not that lucky and do end up in rescue before they (hopefully) find their forever home.
Djindi and Illy have both fallen on their respective feet (paws?!) now, as they belong to local dog trainer Kate Robinson from Sandy Paws.
Eight years young, miss Djindi is a staffy X (she's the smaller one!) that Kate rescued from Save A Dog scheme as a 14 week old puppy and she inspired Kate to become a qualified trainer through the NDTF. With her solid temperament and training, Djindi is a calming influence on the nervous or anxious dogs Kate comes across through her training business.
Djindi also has a serious soft spot for the resident cat, Trixie.
Djindi's best friend Illy wasn't quite so lucky initially. He was in foster care with Victorian Dog Rescue for 9 months after coming from Mildura Pound and was covered in tell tale signs of abuse. Terrified of men, Kate had to work with Illy to get him over his fear, and he now happily approaches her husband and other men he comes across.
Illy is definitely the more serious soul out of the two, but show him a ball and not many people or dogs could match his passion!
Despite their not so wonderful beginnings in life, both dogs are now the perfect side kicks for Kate and for helping the many dogs she trains through Sandy Paws.
You can check out the Sandy Paws session I did a couple of years back HERE, for more of these two!
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Would you love your dog to have their own session?! Just email me at hello@nataliem.com.au !
