They also warned me that Inca especially was lacking a bit of training, so I was surprised to turn up to two rather well behaved and very cuddly pups! Gus (on the right) is the older of the two at 4 years old (Inca is 3) and the biggest as well. He was almost as tall as Luna, and reminded me of her so much when he greeted me at the front door proudly prancing around with a giant stuffed toy. Definitely a Luna moment, I wished I had my camera out at that stage.

These pair are lucky enough to have a massive backyard that runs down a slope into the valley, offering them wonderful spy-vision over the neighbourhood goings-on. Gus especially was forever racing off down the hill to check up on this or the other and patrol his territory!

Inca is more of a follower but still likes to admire the view over the valley. I just loved her curly Poodle tail!

The pair were kind enough to sit beautifully right next to each other for a photo, I didn’t even have to ask! What a pair of naturals!

With melting eyes like these, it seems like modelling would be a good career choice for them.

After they’d let off a bit of steam running around outside patrolling the yard, we moved inside. Coloured furniture can provide interesting backdrops, this grey outdoor wicker chair sets off Inca’s colouring perfectly.

Inside were some red leather couches that I knew would make fantastic props. Gus was quite happy to lay still and model for me.

Inca however needed a bit more coaching on the ’stay’ aspect, we got there in the end though!

As a reward for co-operating with me inside, we headed back outside for some playtime fun. Gus loves his big red Wahu ball.

As well as rolling around on the grass being attacked by Inca!

The end.

This was my first shoot since Kaya passed away and I was initially nervous, I wasn’t sure how I would handle photographing other people’s happy, healthy dogs so soon after losing my gorgeous girl. It all melted away though once I met the girls and their owners, despite them reminding me so much of the dynamics between my own two dogs.

Ellie was a rescue dog from a puppy mill, nursed back to health and vitality to be the energetic, somewhat ball-obsessed, dog that she is today. Although a little aloof at first, she warmed up to me and by the end of the session I was getting lovely cuddly head hugs.

Such an athletic girl, her feats with the tennis ball were amazing!

Luca, just like my Luna, is the little sister of the pair. At just over one year of age, she’s affectionate, playful and friendly, and just a little bit silly too.

She had these gorgeous fluffy sections on her legs that I just couldn’t get enough of…

Such a sweet girl.

When inside their house, the girls have a special window that they look out of where they can see the comings and goings of the whole backyard.

If you live in Brisbane, are planning a holiday and are just not sure what to do with your beloved pooches, give Sam at fetch. Pet Sitting a call. Going by how much these two are loved by their Mum and Dad, your pet is sure to be well looked after while you are away!