The itchies | itchy staffy dog skin

The itchies | itchy staffy dog skin

We've owned Staffy types for over a decade so we've learned a thing or two about itchy skin and flare ups. At the start I used to run to the vet every time but soon realised I'd go very broke if I didn't learn to get on top of these skin issues myself. This is a photo...

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foster puppy Malo | Sydney Puppy Photos

foster puppy Malo | Sydney Puppy Photos

I wasn't in the market for another foster puppy. It didn't feel like that long since hurricane Kazi blew through our house! But then I answered a call from the boss lady at Fetching Dogs. She caught me totally off guard and within a few hours I was collecting this...

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Bruno’s cancer treatment | dog MCT supplements

Bruno’s cancer treatment | dog MCT supplements

I often see people asking for other people's experience with mast cell tumours so I'm putting this here in case it helps others ...Many many moons ago we had our first encounter with a mast cell tumour. Trixie had a pea size lump on her back. The vet did a fine needle...

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hi Kazi, bye Kazi | Sydney Puppy Pictures

hi Kazi, bye Kazi | Sydney Puppy Pictures

You know the way you can be talking about something and then Facebook shows you a bunch of ads for that thing? I guess Kazi is the universe's version of listening to my conversation – I said I was clucky and then a photo of this little madam arrived in my inbox!I...

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Bruno and Cocoa’s last date

Bruno and Cocoa’s last date

Long time followers will recognise Cocoa as Bruno's long time BFF. Her person moved to Perth in 2017 and obviously brought Cocoa with her. I borrowed her the week before so these besties could have a final date. At the time I was frustrated that the photos didn't turn...

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Dog Birthdays season – Sydney Dog Photography

Dog Birthdays season – Sydney Dog Photography

Birthday season used to mean four dog birthdays but this year there were only two. I'm pretty sure that last year I said no more productions but once again my pants were on fire. The first birthday boy was Peanut Butter. He turned two in October – or terrible two if...

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Our 2020 family holiday – Sydney Dog Photographer

Our 2020 family holiday – Sydney Dog Photographer

Going on a family holiday to Culburra Beach for mine and Dave's birthday week has become a bit of a tradition. It's a time I try to take a bunch of photos of our dogs because I've come to realise that I'm a bit slack at photographing them throughout the rest of the...

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In memory of Angel (?.2004 – 16.03.2020)

In memory of Angel (?.2004 – 16.03.2020)

Ivan the Husky was our first dog. My cousin offered him to Dave and I when he could no longer keep him. I agreed under the strict condition that I could still get a lapdog. Ivan hated being left alone when we went to work so getting a second dog was as much for him as...

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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!

Sometimes I like to make life really difficult for myself by taking all three dogs into the studio (with no Dave around to help) to make a card for him. It's extra difficult now I have to carry Angel down the stairs because if I don't she likes to try and launch...

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In memory of Chopper (09.11.2005 – 18.01.2020)

In memory of Chopper (09.11.2005 – 18.01.2020)

The naughty brindle dog ... the stripy one ... Baby Chopper ... the whingey one ... old man ChopChop ... the licky one ... Chopski ... it was rare that he was ever called his actual name. Maybe because I didn’t know who Chopper was when I decided that I didn’t want to...

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Based in Sydney, Ruth O’Leary, is one of Australia’s most sought after dog photographers. She takes colourful and emotive photographs of dogs in stunning locations. Since the launch of Ruthless Photos in 2008 her images have brought tears of joy to hundreds of loving pet owners across the globe.

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About Ruth

Based in Sydney, Ruth O’Leary, is one of Australia’s most sought after dog photographers. She takes colourful and emotive photographs of dogs in stunning locations. Since the launch of Ruthless Photos in 2008 her images have brought tears of joy to hundreds of loving pet owners across the globe. If you’d like to find out more please contact Ruth today.