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Looking for resources to improve your pet photography craft or grow your pet photography business? We’ve curated our free training resources below, from blog posts to editing videos. Just choose the type of content you are looking for and start learning!
Don’t forget to check out the Hair of the Dog Podcast as well, for more conversations and lessons on the topic of pet and equine photography.

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Dog and horse photography skill-building tips
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Photoshop and Lightroom tips & tricks
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Pricing sessions & products, and selling both
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Starting up, workflow, copyright and more
Marketing
How to find clients and get your calendar booked
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Mindset strategies for a successful business

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Photoshop Generative Expand AI vs Content Aware Fill
Adobe’s AI-powered generative expand changes everything. Join me for a step-by-step tutorial on generative expand on this week’s Hair of the Dog TV episode on YouTube.
Photoshop AI Generative Fill to Extend a Canvas
In this week’s video, I walk you step-by-step through the generative fill process, from using the crop tool to selecting areas for extension and refining the results. And here’s the kicker: Next week, we’re going to explore how generative expand works hand-in-hand with the crop tool. It’s going to blow your mind!
Changing the Color of your Logo in Photoshop
That color blue you picked for your logo just isn't feeling right anymore, is it? Or maybe you want to lighten that harsh...
Boost your Website Conversion Rates with Hotjar
Discover what grabs your visitors’ attention and areas that might need improvement, all to optimize your website for potential clients in the pet photography niche. Don’t miss out on enhancing your website’s performance and gaining valuable data to refine your online presence.
Photoshop’s New Remove Tool
The new remove tool in Photoshop is the healing tool to end all healing tools – or is it?
My Experience with Imagen AI – Save Time Editing in Lightroom
In this week’s video, I’ll walk you through the ridiculously simple steps to sync Imagen AI with your Lightroom catalog. Prepare to be amazed as it starts learning your unique editing style and applies it to your photos—all without you lifting a finger! 🧙♀️✨
Removing Distractions in Photoshop
In this video, we’re transforming distractions in Photoshop with some healing tools and stretching tools!
Firmware Update for Canon R5 & R6 Camera
In this video, I’ll show you step by step how to update the firmware on your Canon R5 or R6 camera.
Quick Tip for More Impactful Pet Photography Images
In this episode of Hair of the Dog Academy TV, I'm sharing a game-changing tip for capturing impactful dog portraits....
Mastering Group Shots in Pet Photography: How to Keep All Eyes in Focus
In this must-watch tutorial, we’re unmasking the secret behind achieving perfect focus in group shots of dogs with different heights. Learn how to create a fan favorite ‘puppy dog eyes’ type shot from two separate images while maintaining a shallow depth of field.
Customizing your Photoshop Toolbar
Ever found yourself wishing your frequently used tools in Photoshop had their own dedicated spot on the toolbar? Or maybe there’s that one tool you never use and wish you could just make it disappear (I’m looking at you, pencil tool!). If that’s the case, then this video is for you!
