Kids and their dogs | Toronto pet and family photographer

/ Terri J Photography/

BFF’s = best friends forever. Nothing beats the joy of having a best friend who loves you unconditionally, and few friendships can compare to the bond between a child and their dog. For children, the bond with their family dog is a special part of their lives. Dogs are their playmates, confidantes, protectors, adventure buddies and just simply best friends.

Capturing photos of your kids with their dog offers priceless memories as you document your family life. The main goal of kids and dogs photography is not just to create beautiful memories, but to capture the special interactions between the children and their dogs.

As a dog photographer I’ve been told to never work with kids and animals together.  Two subjects that are wriggly and don’t always listen! But the results are so sweet and precious moments of children with their dogs should never be forgotten.

Here are some images from two of my children and their dogs photography sessions.

First up is the sweetest kid, Brielle, with her Malinois, Dakota. I think that the love and bond between them is beautiful to witness and so priceless! Brielle’s parents run a dog training business so it is no wonder that this little one can handle her large dog so well. It’s amazing to see how well he listens to her!

Their session was on-location at a family farm in Ontario and it was the perfect setting to showcase this little one with her beloved dog.

Then we have young Olivia with her new Bassett Hound puppy, Ladybird. Don’t you just love that name, Ladybird? Our photo session was at the family home. Ladybird was not quite 12 weeks old at the time of the session and had not yet had all of her vaccinations, so it was safest to stay home.

The bond between this little girl and her dog is just developing to be sure, but already it is clear that this puppy will become one of Olivia’s best friends and companions!

Please feel free to contact me to for more information on children and dogs photography sessions in the Greater Toronto Area.

Please note that while the children in my photos are hugging and kissing their dogs, that’s because the dog is their family dog, they know each other well and live together. I will not encourage this type of interaction with an unfamiliar dog.

Terri J Photography specializes in photographing dogs with their families and serves the Greater Toronto area, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Thornhill, Scarborough, Etobicoke and beyond