Sam and Bo belong to good friends of ours. They’re Golden Retriever x Poodle brothers from the same litter. I’m sure they won’t mind me saying that they weren’t the most cooperative of subjects. We had all the other key ingredients for a successful shoot though – great light and great location – so it all worked out in the end!

Yes, they are Ruthless Leather collars, well spotted!

Over Easter I found a thing that makes a duck noise when I blow into it. It creates this kind of expression in most dogs. Usually only once though so I have to nail it first time!

Posing really wasn’t their thing, so we went to a secluded part of the park so they could play offlead. No sibling rivalry here, they’re the best of mates.

And finally, a winning smile in the autumn leaves before darkness set in. Good boy Bo!