![]() ![]() They chose the name Victoria for their first-born fur-baby because they were married in Victoria British Columbia, Canada. It was art that brought them together and they were both using the same hashtag #paletteknifepainting. The couple met by an odd co-incidence on Instagram. “We tell her that she is not being lady-like or a proper poodle.” “Our dog has the funniest frog-like way of sitting, with her legs splayed out,” laughed Emilie. She waits a few seconds, and then chases after the ball, then she repeats! From her toy box, she selects a ball, runs to the top of the stairs and drops the ball. Victoria is smart, she taught herself to play ‘catch and fetch’ at home on the staircase. We like talking to the friendly public as much as our dog loves greeting them.” She is leashed between the bright orange cones that marks a safe zone for onlookers. Victoria is always a safe distance away, so paint or tools can’t fall and hurt her. She is friendly and loves saying, ‘Hello’ to everyone she meets which garners her a lot of attention! Curious mural onlookers mention how content and happy she appears while we are stationed high above their heads. She patiently lays on her bed by the door, wags her tail, while watching us and people on the street. She is careful to walk around everything and doesn’t touch anything that isn’t ‘hers’. Their art paint, canvas, and supplies are everywhere in the studio and out on mural location doing murals. “We’ve observed Victoria’s intelligence and awareness. Poodles like to stand on their hind legs and kind of paw at each other. She loves playing with other poodles, they have their own style and relate to each other on the same level. ![]() “Sometimes we wonder if she would like a sibling. “Victoria definitely is the perfect breed for us,” said Emilie. They did an online quiz, and the poodle proved a paw-fect match its activity level, size and the fact that there is no shedding creating a hypoallergenic pet. The couple put thought into what breed of dog would suit their lifestyle. Victoria made an appearance in a painting, as a reflection in the door.” Mike and I usually paint oil on canvas, but we both enjoy the uncommon practice of painting with palette knives. She sits in her favorite location, by the door, wagging her tail at everyone who walks by. “At our studio, Victoria is our designated greeter. “Victoria is always with us no matter where we are,” said Emilie. Victoria lives to be with her people no matter where they are creating, rather than left home alone wondering when they are going to return to feed her a treat. Then their supervisor is stationed within talking range on a comfy bed. Their dog accompanies them to their studio “Artworks” in Vancouver, BC every day, except when they are high up on a scaffold painting a mural on the side of a large commercial building. There are a couple ways to do this.Emilie and Mike’s art ‘studio assistant’, or otherwise known as the ‘supervisor’” is their apricot, Standard Poodle, Victoria. Once your dog is holding the brush, the next trick it to get paint on whatever medium you choose. ![]() You could use shaping and targeting to teach your dog to dip the brush in the paint, or you can just do it for him.Once your dog is holding the brush, you have a few options, depending on your patience and skill as a trainer.If your dog is reluctant, you can entice them by putting something like peanut butter on the handle. ![]() Make sure you only reward for grasping the handle, and not the brush part.
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