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Over the past few years, French photographer Sophie Gamand has captured our hearts with her dreamy portraits of pit bulls and funny shots of dogs during bath time. Now, we’re happy to announce that Gamand has crossed over from photographer to author with the release of her first book. Her charming Wet Dog series, which documents the intimate experience of grooming, has been published as a 144-page collection just in time for Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month.
More than 120 portraits—many of which have never been seen before—capture the hilariously expressive faces of drenched canines during their least favorite activity as they mirror human emotions like judgment, despair, and anger. Gamand says she chose to photograph bath time because it’s an unnatural process for dogs, yet it’s become a necessary activity as a direct consequence of the pooches’ cohabitation with humans.
“Dogs have become more than animals and have acquired a status of persona, especially in big cities like New York,” Gamand explains on her website. “People here have difficulties developing meaningful relationships with their peers, and often turn to dogs instead. The dog becomes the confidant, the best friend, replacing spouses or children. Throughout the past millennia dogs have been subdued, manipulated genetically, trained, modified into perfect companions. Dogs are the first example of Man acting like a God towards Nature.”
Australian photographer Serena Hodson has created a new series of diptychs which documents dogs while both dry and wet. Aptly titled “Dry Dog Wet Dog”, the idea for the series came about while Hodson was washing her own dogs – a British bulldog named Simon and a French bulldog named Garfunkel – and noticed how being wet brought out different elements of their personalities. “I think any time humans can identify with an animal’s personality it creates compassion and respect,” Hodson says. “Which is always a positive thing.”
If you’re a dog owner, you know that the only thing worse than a wet dog is a muddy dog. Luckily, pet supply company Muddy Mutts is producing plenty of dog pants to keep your furry friend protected from the elements—especially as the changing weather brings forth an abundance of wind, rain, and snow. This waterproof apparel not only keeps your pup clean while they venture outdoors, it also conserves their body’s warmth as temperatures begin to drop. When you have to walk your pet at night, the pants’ reflective bands will additionally work to keep your companion safe. Plus, according to customer reviews, dogs adapt quickly to these garments and also seem to find them comfortable.
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