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Foster Aids

Fostering dogs can be a rewarding experience, but it also requires careful planning, time, and the right resources. Having access to proper aids and support is crucial to ensuring both the foster dog and the foster caregiver thrive. Resources like training guides, behavioral support, and medical care can make a significant difference in the dog's transition to a new home. Support from experienced foster networks, veterinarians, and rescue organizations provides invaluable guidance, whether it's troubleshooting behavioral issues, addressing health concerns, or simply offering emotional encouragement. With the right tools and community backing, fostering can be a smoother, more fulfilling experience for both the dog and the person offering a temporary home, ultimately leading to better outcomes for the dog's future adoption and wellbeing.

Photos and Videos

​We make people look at the photo and a bio and ask them to fall in love with that bio before they can ever even meet the dog.

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GOOD PHOTOS ARE A MUST AND WILL BE WHAT SELLS YOUR DOG!

Here are some tips and examples: (We used black dogs because we think they are the hardest to take pictures of—remember to get outside if you can!)

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  • Utilize Good Lighting​

    • DON’T rely on indoor lighting for photos. Nothing is worse than a black dog in a dark lit room.

    • DON’T use your flash, unless you are a pro photographer with off-camera lighting or external flash. Your built-in flash is horrendous. It makes the subject look washed out and totally different than how you would see it face-to-face. AND, flash illuminates imperfections.

    • DO find a window (during the day) to light up your subject. Even on an overcast day, you will get great lighting. or go outside!

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​​​​​​NO Blurry Photos

    • ​DON’T post blurry photos. if you take a blurry photo, just click again. we live in a digital age; I’m sure you’re not using a film camera. one more click won’t hurt. Actually, it will help!

    • DON’T be afraid to toss any photo that is blurry. sure, you might think, “oh I know it’s blurry, but besides that, it’s a good photo!” No. It isn’t. Just delete it.

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  • Take Close-ups

    • ​DO take close-ups of your subject, focusing on details.

    • DON’T take a faraway photo of a dog where the dog takes up 1 cm of the photo and the rest is grass and background.

    • ​Include the following:​

      • Headshot: Smiley close up of their face looking at the camera​

      • Full body: Overall body, size, and coat color and pattern

      • Personality: Facial expressions help a potential adopter imagine what life with this dog would be like

      • Simple Pleasures: Playtime, snuggle time, walks, and other enduring moments

      • Compatibility: Moments captured with other dogs, cats, and people (as appropriate) ​​

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​Keep Photos Simple

    • DON’T have tons of clutter in your photo. remove objects out of your viewfinder that could potentially grab attention away from the dog.

    • DON’T take diagonal photos. it’s okay, everyone goes through a diagonal-photo-taking phase. but just get out of it now. your brain and eyes will be less confused when looking at a straighter photo.

    • DON’T overdo it with editing. We want to see how your subject looks in reality. Slight enhancing is fine, of course. but when the sky looks purple in mid-day, that doesn't make sense and people focus on that and not the dog. Please no stars or Instagram filters with funny head pieces please.

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And lastly, use treats, squeaky toys and whatever their favorite item is to get them to look at you. This is the most important thing!

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​Videos are a great way to share your fosters' personality, and we can always make them into a TikTok and help promote your dog.  Send all videos to our social media coordinator or email them to albertsdogloungebios@gmail.com. 

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When you shoot, remember:

  • Orientation: Turn the phone sideways and shoot horizontally for videos meant to upload to the pet's profile. Vertical video can be used on Instagram Reels and TikTok videos.

  • Time: Most full videos should have a max of 1 minute.

  • Light: Get outside to take advantage of the sun. When inside, get near a window or turn on lights to ensure they are brightly lit.

  • Personality: Show playing with toys or other pets, doing tricks, going for car rides, or anything else that will catch an adopter's attention.

  • Multiple Clips: Share multiple videos and stitch together.

  • Language: Be aware of appropriate human language.​​​​

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