dogs

Breaking the Stigma: A Love for the Bully Breed

The dog that started it all—Penny. Before her, I had no idea that society had attached such a terrible stigma to her breed. It wasn’t until I noticed people crossing the street when they saw us coming or heard a woman scream that we weren’t welcome in her neighborhood that I realized just how misunderstood these dogs are. It was heartbreaking to see fear in people’s eyes over a dog that was nothing but love and loyalty. But despite these negative encounters, Penny showed me the true nature of bully breeds—gentle, affectionate, and eager to please. Thankfully, for every fearful glance, there have been countless positive experiences with people who took the time to see Penny for who she really is. Over time, I’ve come to appreciate and advocate for these incredible dogs, knowing firsthand how loving and devoted they are. The stigma surrounding bully breeds is based on misinformation and fear, but those who truly get to know them understand their capacity for love. Penny opened my eyes, and because of her, I will always have a soft spot for bully breeds, championing their right to be seen as the wonderful companions they truly are.

Pudge + Puka

With the news of Pudge having a very aggressive form of cancer, Tori got in touch and we scheduled a Rainbow Bridge Session four days out. Meeting Pudge, he certainly was not ready to cross that bridge and the good news was that a leg amputation was an option to keep him around for a few more years. He was still spunky and so ready to be the center of attention :D as well as his brother Puka, who is a handsome, funny block head <3.

Small gallery of family pics below.

Kali + Mochi

Two beauties on a Thursday morning! Mochi is a rescue pup who could not have found a better mom than Kali.

More pictures from this shoot can be found here.

Source: https://www.elenamaas.com/new-blog/kali-mo...

Mirror Image K9 Anniversary

When I heard about the news of a doggy daycare near me, I got excited but was hesitant at first. I have never been a fan of daycares where it’s just a free for all for the dogs. My dog can be timid and shy and I do not want to ever put her in a situation where I cannot be her protector. MIK9 is so much more than just a doggy daycare. They have some amazing people who interact with the dogs, teach them important skills, and hone in on the already existing ones. Not only do they encourage some play but also down time. Well, this place has now been around for over a year and I’m so, so happy to see how successful they have been. Cheers to many more anniversaries!

More pictures from the event and others can be seen here.

Group of Mirror Image K9 dog trainers on green field