Tailwagger Dog Photography

Grand Rapids Pet & Dog Photographer

Pupcakes for Boo!

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A female Golden Retriever young on the left and older on the right.

Our little Boo – who is not so little anymore – turns four years old today! Any and all dog birthdays in the Tailwagger Dog Photography’s doghouse are celebrated with pupcakes!!

Several Tailwagger Dog Photography pupcakes with frosting on a plate.

What is a pupcake? Well…a cupcake for dogs naturally.

Pupcake with peanut butter and honey frosting on a plate

Pupcakes

  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

Frosting

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • honey

 

Combine all the wet ingredients (egg, peanut butter, oil) and then add the carrots and flour. Spoon batter into a muffin tin or cupcake liners (we don’t use liners because Jasper, our male GR, is a master counter-surfer – he would definitely swallow the pupcake and liner whole – why take a chance?).

Bake 350F for approximately 20 minutes.

Warm up the peanut butter for the frosting in the microwave and drizzle some honey in and stir it till smooth – frost the pupcakes after they are cool.

Tailwagger Dog Photography photograph of pupcakes for dogs.

MacCready Reserve

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Woman and her dog on the boardwalk at MacCready Reserve Jackson, MI.
The boardwalk that goes over to Pine Island was added in 2013.

One of our favorite places to walk our dogs is MacCready Reserve in Liberty Township – just south of Jackson on Skiff Lake Rd. The 408-acre reserve is made up of forests, marshes, ponds and prairie terrain with 7 miles of trails rolling through it all. All of the trails are well marked and color-coded with a map, for those who want to know where they are going, at the meeting facility by the parking lot.

A smiling Golden Retriever walking on a trail at MacCready Reserve in Liberty Township in Jackson, MI.
One of the TDP Tailwaggers, Jasper Barnabas, on the blue trail at MacCready Reserve.

The absolute best thing about MacCready Reserve? You can take your best buddy with you! Dogs are allowed – they need to be on a leash and you need to pick up after your pup, but quite honestly you should be doing that no matter where you take your dog for a walk.

A woman and her Golden Retriever starting out on a trail at MacCready Reserve in Jackson, MI.
Jasper and one of his humans starting out on the blue trail.

MacCready Reserve came about when the MacCready brothers, Lynn, Doug and Willis, donated the 408-acre tract of land to MSU in September of 2001 in the memory of their parents, Lynn and Thelma MacCready. The property is a research, educational and on-going restoration project of MSU, but in the summer of 2008 was opened to the public. MSU built a meeting and storage facility at the reserve to prepare it for public use – which also includes public restrooms.

A Golden Retriever and his owner enjoying a hike at MacCready Reserve in Jackson, MI.
Jasper is always a happy tailwagger at MacCready Reserve.

Our tailwaggers enjoy nothing more than going out to MacCready for an hour or two of a nice sniffing walk. We’ve seen loads of deer, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, all sorts of birds including pileated woodpeckers – as well as wild turkeys. Our favorite trails are the yellow and blue because they are rolling up and down and twist around, but there are also more gentle trails – such as the red trail. In the fall of 2013, a 540-foot boardwalk was built to connect the 408-acre main section of the reserve to the additional 62-acre island of white pine trees – adding to the varying terrain and trails the public can use.

Meeting Facility at MacCready Reserve in Jackson, MI.
The Meeting and Storage facility At MacCready Reserve.

It is a great place to take your pup for a walk, get some fresh air or just get away for an hour or two. MacCready Reserve is located at 9243 Skiff Lake Rd and is open from dawn to dusk every day with the exception of mid-November to the beginning of December.

Tailwagger Dog Photography Just Got Better!

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“Tailwagger Dog Photography is devoted to capturing the smile of your furry best friend – to show the individuality of your pup in moments of play, curiosity and rest – dynamic, playful and unique images that will melt your heart and last forever.”

A boy and his border collie lying on the forest floor.

We have some great news for our clients – our sessions are changing! What isn’t changing is the pet photography. We will still produce the same dynamic, playful and unique photographs of your dog or pet that we are known for. So, what’s the difference? Now our sessions include a collection of high resolution, fully processed digital negatives.

We will still offer premium, archival prints and print products for those who would rather just order a final product that is ready to hang on your wall or sit on your desk – such as books, metal prints, canvas wraps and fine art prints. We will also still offer, for those interested, a complimentary design consultation in your home to help you select images, as well as decide on what prints and products would work best in your home or office. Something else that is new? When you now purchase a print or print product you will also receive the digital negative of the image the print or product was made from.

We are moving to Grand Rapids early summer – if you are interested in booking a pet photography session for your dog or pet and you live in the mid-Michigan area (Jackson, Lansing, East Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit and Battle Creek areas) contact us soon! You can email us info@tailwaggerphoto.com or give us a ring at 517-990-5630.

Compilation of color photographs from Tailwagger Dog Photography's photo sessions.

Woof, Woof Everyone from the Tailwagger Dog Photographers!

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Blue Great Dane puppy with beautiful blue eyes lying down.

We are closing on our new doghouse in the Grand Rapids area on June 26th! We are really looking forward to the next chapter (in this wonderful and crazy adventure) as dog and pet photographers, but at the same time a little sad to be leaving the Jackson area. It has been a great area to start photographing pets – we have had such a great time meeting everyone and photographing their dogs, cats, horses and other pets.

Golden Retriever lying by a pool looking at toys floating in the water.

We are still accepting bookings for you and your tailwagger in the mid-Michigan area (Jackson, Lansing, East Lansing, Ann Arbor, Detroit and Battle Creek areas) – give us a call at 517-990-5630 or email us at info@tailwaggerphoto.com and get on our schedule!

TDP Doghouse is Moving Soon!

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Female English Springer Spaniel chasing down her tennis call.
Jella Bean pouncing on her tennis ball!

We had an offer on our doghouse shortly after it went on the market the second week of May. We have passed inspections and now have a closing date of June 22nd. So, Tailwagger Dog Photography is moving to the Grand Rapids area sometime early summer. If you have thought about booking a session for your tailwagger, but just haven’t gotten around to it – now is the time!

Chihuahua mix looking out between greenery.
Napoleon taking a little rest in the shade.

Give up a call at 517-990-5630 or drop us an email at info@tailwaggerphoto.com and let us know what your needs are.

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