Gawkers

[Kris and Sawyer]

Does this happen to anyone else? People take pictures of Sawyer on the sly when at the dog park. It's sort of strange to watch people from afar get that cell phone shot. I really have no issue if they ask, but without asking is awkward for me. You wouldn't snap a shot of someone else's child on the sly, right? Am I being too sensitive?

[DonMarie and Picco]

I understand and would feel the same way, but I haven't noticed anyone taking photos.  My husband takes photos of other dogs and doesn't ask.  Maybe I should suggest that he should!

[Janet & Jaxson]

When we are out and about with Jaxson, often people want to take pictures of him but, most often, they ask first.  Yes, it is a little weird but since they mostly ask, it doesn't really bother me.  What is amusing is the amount of attention he receives.  Sometimes it's like being with a movie star!

[DonMarie and Picco]

Picco gets lots of attention wherever we go.  We take him down to see a parade (small town) and people on the floats call out to say he's beautiful!  I feel I'm going to have to get him is own float.

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

LOL

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

We do not do dog parks, but I have had others take a photo of Charlie & Beau when we are out walking on the river walk, or once when we were sitting in the car at a stop light and they were looking out the windows.  It really does not bother me. 

[Sally M]

I don't see anything wrong with someone taking photos. I mean, it wouldn't bother me in the least if they didn't ask.
Free country. They can point their camera wherever they want. Now I would feel differently if we were talking about a child, but with a dog, it's OK by me.

[Lori, Winnie, Bob and Indie]

I can see where it would be a little awkward if they didn't ask first. But, I can tell that you are a very private person since your DK page is entirely private as well!  :-) I was hoping to get a closer look at your beautiful boy....I just wanted to gawk a little. :-)

[Joani, Skadi & Elli]

Oh my...I looked at your page and your Winnie is adorable!  What a cutie...and such a gorgeous color.  Maybe some folks keep their posts private so people don't copy the photos that we put online...just guessing.  Personally, I love looking at pictures of cute doodles.  That's why we run the slideshow every two weeks with fun themes, so folks can share the "loves" of their lives and show them off.  So keep those slideshow submissions comin'! I will be looking for pictures of Winnie :)

[Jessica, Loki and Moose]

I think if you have a cute dog, this is a reality that you have to except. I think in the "digital" day this is normal and most people don't think it's rude. I always have my camera with me at the dog park and while my pictures are focused on my boys, other people's dogs are in them, especially if my boys are playing with a group of dogs.. Likewise people take pictures of my guys all the time.

[Leslie, Yogi & Maci Bear]

We have people ask us to take pictures. People stop us while they are walking by and ask about them. People stop cars, get out and ask what breed Yogi and Maci are.
It's so funny the amount of attention they get. I suspect all of us doodle owners deal with the same thing.
Doodles are just so darn cute and sweet.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I most definitely would take pictures of any dog in a dog park I thought was cute.  I almost always delete them because I have no need for them, but I like taking pics, especially of dogs in action.  I would never think to track a dog's owner down and ask.  There you have it from the other side.

What I do find odd is tourists who ask to pose with my dog shove their cell or camera in my hands and ask me to take the picture.  It truly is hilarious, yet I am flattered at the same time.

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Being a photographer, It doesn't really bother me if someone takes a picture of Finn. Usually I find out it's someone thinking of getting a doodle.  I've never given it a second thought. I take my camera to the park or the lake where we walk and if I see an image of a dog and his/her owner that I want to shoot, I ask first.  But if it's an action shot, like the dog playing in the lake or two dogs playing together I usually don't.  I would miss the shot.  It depends on the situation.  It's the digital age and a public place. I would not photograph individual children though without permission.