# Selfie with pets **URL:** \ **Category:** The Love of Pets & Other Fun Stuff\ **Created:** [7 July 2022 19:19 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234 "2022-07-07T19:19:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lieve](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8dc957/32.png) [@Lieve](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Lieve)\ **Post date:** [7 July 2022 19:19 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/1 "2022-07-07T19:19:05Z")
At the moment I have the pleasure to sit for a lovely but very old golden retriever. I would really like to make a selfie with him of myself. But how do I do this? He has difficulties in standing or sitting next to me, so how can I proceed so it’s a nice experience for both of us? ---
**Author:** ![Angela\_L](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/angela_l/32/1521_2.png) [@Angela\_L](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Angela_L)\ **Post date:** [7 July 2022 21:48 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/2 "2022-07-07T21:48:33Z")
Hi @Lieve what’s the saying? “Never work with pets or children” … Getting any pet to cooperate is a tough one, unless of course they are a real character who loves the lens (some do) The Blue Cross animal charity in England have very kindly published an article on exactly what you are asking and I’m sure there will be lots of help from members, after all ask any sitter “What’s the most pics on your camera roll?” and if they’re like me it will be plus 4,000 pics of pets, 4 pics of humans. 😅 🐕🐈 > **[How to take a selfie with your dog | Blue Cross](https://www.bluecross.org.uk/advice/dog/how-to-take-a-selfie-with-your-dog)** > > Selfies often end up with a blur in place of where your dog should be. Here's how to master this with your pooch! Good luck and happy snapping … be sure to share the results of your picture posing. Angela and the Team ---
**Author:** ![Brad](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/brad/32/5608_2.png) [@Brad](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Brad)\ **Post date:** [8 July 2022 11:46 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/3 "2022-07-08T11:46:53Z")
A selfie stick is an essential sitter accessory! It makes pictures so much easier. ---
**Author:** ![Joanne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/838e76/32.png) [@Joanne](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Joanne)\ **Post date:** [13 August 2022 09:32 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/5 "2022-08-13T09:32:16Z")
We are typically not very successful in taking a group selfie….ultimately, a lot of face licking occurs 😉 😂🤣😂 ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/4/49244edbb7ec5259e22246b130ab46ec8264daa9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Crookie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/crookie/32/17987_2.png) [@Crookie](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Crookie)\ **Post date:** [13 August 2022 12:52 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/6 "2022-08-13T12:52:35Z")
Take time to perfect your best selfie angle! ![20220722_111738](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/f/fe1db3d96332f31d22c89b69692578155a740cf4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Alejandra](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/alejandra/32/7094_2.png) [@Alejandra](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Alejandra)\ **Post date:** [13 August 2022 19:58 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/7 "2022-08-13T19:58:56Z")
Those are the best selfies. Spontaneous. And they tell the other ones a lot about the the pet and the sitter 😉 ---
**Author:** ![SoloTraveler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f14d63/32.png) [@SoloTraveler](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/SoloTraveler)\ **Post date:** [14 August 2022 02:06 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/8 "2022-08-14T02:06:17Z")
![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/d/d9a534a10a907d6798d0f998479d3f6c37f129f1.jpeg) I realize this is too late for your question asked a month ago, but if I’m sitting an especially photogenic pet (like this Bernedoodle), I love to snap a selfie with them for my profile. Here’s how I do it (tho I agree the spontaneous shots like up above are funny and adorable): 1. Hold the pet by their collar to keep them close, or put your arm around them 2. Try to keep your heads at roughly the same height. You may need to bend down or sit on the floor while they’re on a chair 3. Kind of wave the camera around as you hold it out to get their attention and focus in the right direction 4. If you want them to tilt their head, make a weird noise (like “bloop bloop bloop!”) 5. Have your finger ready to snap, and snap a lot in a row! For every cute pic I get, I have 20 that look ridiculous I had tried several times to get a cute pic of us, and then unexpectedly this doodle came and plopped right next to me. I grabbed my phone and voila. What a cutie! ---
**Author:** ![Romana](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/romana/32/15898_2.png) [@Romana](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Romana)\ **Post date:** [14 August 2022 15:33 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/9 "2022-08-14T15:33:50Z")
Ha ha! I tried it just yesterday. I’m not good with selfie-taking either. ![20220813_203350](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/e/e51078e32db9367137e6e8ab7eb395e4c8708cb2.jpeg) ![20220813_203401](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/0/04db80b21d47e2bb7c2e92834dc04fc79cdd258d.jpeg) Admin Notice: Post Moderated Member Direct Messaged ---
**Author:** ![Samox24](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/samox24/32/1259_2.png) [@Samox24](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Samox24)\ **Post date:** [29 September 2022 18:32 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/10 "2022-09-29T18:32:39Z")
@Joanne This just made me smile… what a lovely photo! 😊 ---
**Author:** ![Debbie-L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Debbie-L](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Debbie-L)\ **Post date:** [29 September 2022 19:20 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/11 "2022-09-29T19:20:02Z")
@SoloTraveler this is an absolutely adorable pic! I love the expression with the tongue out…looks like it was planned! ---
**Author:** ![Romana](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/romana/32/15898_2.png) [@Romana](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Romana)\ **Post date:** [3 October 2022 01:04 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/12 "2022-10-03T01:04:51Z")
Another selfie, with a very special pet ![20221002_175600](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/8/8e5e48b5ba9180b6c82980daf2a1cd6cc2747523.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Romana](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/romana/32/15898_2.png) [@Romana](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Romana)\ **Post date:** [3 October 2022 01:05 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/13 "2022-10-03T01:05:56Z")
And last not least with my own travel companion! ![20220929_104838](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/b/b4d18eeb6ec9516bec49893c2621cf1cda1319f9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Debbie-L](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/97f17d/32.png) [@Debbie-L](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Debbie-L)\ **Post date:** [3 October 2022 16:59 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/14 "2022-10-03T16:59:02Z")
@Romana AWWWWWWW ---
**Author:** ![paulag](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f0a364/32.png) [@paulag](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/paulag)\ **Post date:** [3 October 2022 21:11 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/15 "2022-10-03T21:11:39Z")
![xi0kjebbfo611](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/2X/9/9afc81dfdb78dce5f03de392c264b66852b80b07.jpeg) You can help them focus with this little gimmick) Depends how impatient your dog ---
**Author:** ![Karen\_E](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/karen_e/32/9916_2.png) [@Karen\_E](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Karen_E)\ **Post date:** [4 October 2022 22:49 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/16 "2022-10-04T22:49:23Z")
Yes, I’ve tried using one of those, but the dogs I’ve tried it with went after the ball instead of sitting there for me. I guess I had some impatient ones! 😆 ---
**Author:** ![Amparo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7feea3/32.png) [@Amparo](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Amparo)\ **Post date:** [13 September 2023 22:08 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/17 "2023-09-13T22:08:00Z")
Very important for setting up your profile! Pet selfies can be challenging ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/c/a/ca985430d630980d9f0f39857759b9b040768daa.jpeg) Don’t be discouraged. Be persistent and patient. ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/5/4/54df71bc7ccf861c9ca31c0560c7caa075f1797b.jpeg) And you will succeed! ---
**Author:** ![Snowbird](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/snowbird/32/37379_2.png) [@Snowbird](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Snowbird)\ **Post date:** [13 September 2023 22:29 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/18 "2023-09-13T22:29:03Z")
@Amparo maybe it’s the pet who wants the selfie? 😸 ![54df71bc7ccf861c9ca31c0560c7caa075f1797b_2_964x1000 copy 3](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/f/b/fb53b827867cb5bf3e283770a1fba296c52351e4.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Amparo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/7feea3/32.png) [@Amparo](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Amparo)\ **Post date:** [13 September 2023 22:52 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/19 "2023-09-13T22:52:10Z")
Aha! As always true wise and invaluable insight @Snowbird Wow, look how they lined up Francine! ![image](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/trustedhousesitters/original/3X/5/2/52843cf423d0c6c06123de97e6f5646e5acecffd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Deborah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Deborah](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Deborah)\ **Post date:** [14 September 2023 23:20 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/20 "2023-09-14T23:20:28Z")
Ooh VIZSLA ---
**Author:** ![Catgoddess\_99](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.trustedhousesitters.com/catgoddess_99/32/6233_2.png) [@Catgoddess\_99](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/u/Catgoddess_99)\ **Post date:** [26 September 2023 23:40 UTC](https://forum.trustedhousesitters.com/t/selfie-with-pets/18234/21 "2023-09-26T23:40:16Z")
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