Dog afraid of camera!
Apr 21, 2014 10:49:10 #
GlenW wrote:
Change the profile of the camera , put it in a cardboard box don't hold it in front of our face. if all the "familirization" old camera on the floor stuff doses not work a camera on a low chair with Wi-Fi shooting might help - It is really reassuring that so many membershave had the same problems with animals - G'Luck
Cardboard box... genius!
Apr 21, 2014 10:52:29 #
Anna M-W wrote:
could the dog be hearing the auto focus? Try manual
Unfortunately, before I even begin to focus she usually runs away. That is actually a really good point though. I own deaf pugs so I've been accustomed to dogs not noticing autofocus
Apr 21, 2014 10:53:28 #
bobfitz wrote:
I shoot about 50 dogs a month .....
OK, an ironic choice of words, but thanks for your good work at the shelter.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-175164-1.html
Apr 21, 2014 11:05:31 #
Someone already asked if you're using flash. Many animals are frightened by the flash and it really hurts their eyes. It does that to people too, but we know what it is and learn to compensate!
Apr 21, 2014 11:14:28 #
manofhg
Loc: Knoxville, TN
My neurotic dog doesn't like cameras either. I don't usually use a flash, just walking in with the camera in the bag I keep it in will make her nervous. Usually the bag is in the room she would be in and if I open the bag without her noticing and turn on the camera, not take it out, but just turn it on, she will come over to me shaking, tell me of her disapproval and leave.
Apr 21, 2014 11:24:00 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Someone already asked if you're using flash. Many animals are frightened by the flash and it really hurts their eyes. It does that to people too, but we know what it is and learn to compensate!
True, but I only use the available light when I take images :)
Apr 21, 2014 11:25:45 #
manofhg wrote:
My neurotic dog doesn't like cameras either. I don't usually use a flash, just walking in with the camera in the bag I keep it in will make her nervous. Usually the bag is in the room she would be in and if I open the bag without her noticing and turn on the camera, not take it out, but just turn it on, she will come over to me shaking, tell me of her disapproval and leave.
Aw :( poor thing.
Fortunately, the dog who I am hoping to photograph isn't quite that scared of the camera. It's only when she sees the lens pointed at her
Apr 21, 2014 13:10:40 #
crimesc324 wrote:
get down low to the dogs level too
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: I have found with my dogs that they are much less intimidated if I am on the ground with them. And live view seems to help, since the camera isn't covering my face.
Apr 21, 2014 13:19:05 #
I spend some time training the dog with yummy treats such as hot dogs or steak and a squeaky toy to look at me. When I squeak the toy, if the dog looks at me, I give a treat. I keep doing this with the camera in front of me - then back off - sqeak-and move forward. Sometimes it takes a few minutes, others quite a while. I take photos of about 5 to 8 dogs at the shelter one to two time a week, and it can be challenging. Sometimes having another dog who is calmer can help. I've attached a couple from last Tuesday. Brandy was very shy and took a while, but Shasta was more energetic and needed a good walk to calm down a bit.
Apr 21, 2014 14:10:09 #
I had a dog when younger. Got him in the summer and he was fine with pictures til winter came, went inside and pulled out the flash. After that all you had to do was put a box up to your eye and he would run.
Apr 21, 2014 14:35:26 #
Hoosier in GA wrote:
Don't try to get close & pose her. Back off and let her play & take pictures then....works for me
Agree. Many dogs react like this, so just back off and use a telephoto lens or use a little point-and-shoot camera without that big, threatening cyclops eye.
Interestingly, many birds (my favorite subject) react like that and so do many people. To see for yourself, try photographing strangers from close range without asking permission first. *
* Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if you or your camera get damaged trying this! :lol:
Apr 21, 2014 14:47:23 #
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Apr 21, 2014 16:56:42 #
ArcticPug wrote:
Thank you for your ideas!
@ Hoosier; Thank you, definitely a good idea to let her play so she won't notice me as much
@OddJobber; I guess the only comfortable zone IS with a telephoto lens outside. I have tried to shoot across the room (indoors) before but she somehow always knows that I'm trying to take a picture of her and hides. :(
@ Hoosier; Thank you, definitely a good idea to let her play so she won't notice me as much
@OddJobber; I guess the only comfortable zone IS with a telephoto lens outside. I have tried to shoot across the room (indoors) before but she somehow always knows that I'm trying to take a picture of her and hides. :(
I suspect that the electronic focus creates supersonic sounds which upset most animals, when up close and friendly. I know mine does.
Apr 21, 2014 21:13:56 #
scphoto wrote:
I spend some time training the dog with yummy trea... (show quote)
The above technique is great but I would add a reassuring soft tone to your voice praising him/her. This also might help if the dog is bothered by the auto focus frequencies, praising reassuring during the focus. Reassure the dog that all is well.
Dogman
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