There are so many devices these days that help to enhance the way we take selfies.
There's the good ol' fashioned selfie stick, mountable cellphone cases, LED lights you can attach to the front of your phone, grips so you don't drop your phone, and don't even get us started on the the endless number of apps you can use to edit your way toward perfection.
But when it comes time to snap the perfect shot with your pet — forget about it. Dogs get the wiggles, refuse to focus, or downright walk away, which is somehow both annoying and cute at the same time. Cats can be a little be more agreeable, sometimes, until they decide they'd rather be doing something else.
In any case, felines and canines may not understand the significant role pictures play in today's selfie-obsessed culture, but we sure do. Here are a few tips to help you get the best shot possible with your dog in the frame:
Don't try to get your dog to pose with you. That never works. Instead, follow your dog's lead and let them decide the direction.
Hold your phone at the angle you want — usually eye level or just above eye level turns out the best.
When your pet isn't cooperating, be willing to compromise. And by compromise, we mean bribe! If treats work, grab a couple. If toys are more his or her speed, use those to your advantage. Do what it takes to get your dog to focus.
Snap quickly. If you take too long to take the shot your dog will look away.
It may take a few minutes or so to get a usable pic, but if you keep those tips in mind you'll be well on your way to more than enough double taps to be proud of. These 5 items were designed with pet selfies in mind and can make the whole process even easier.
Woofie - The Pet Selfie & Portrait Tool — $9.50
Woofie will help your dog focus where it matters most: on the lens (or close to it anyway). Woofie is a small cellphone accessory that grabs the top of you phone with one end and the other end is designed to hold on to your dog's favorite treat. You can use Woofie to take selfies, or you can use your rear facing camera to take the prefect portrait of just your furry friend. It's small enough to keep in your pocket or bag, so whenever you have the urge to snap a shot, it's always on hand. Woofie should fit almost any smartphone and a wide range of doggy treats.
Reizsz Pet Selfie Stick — $6.99
Or, you can use this smartphone treat holder to get the picture pawfect snapshot. Just mount this little gadget to the back of your phone and slide a treat into the plastic clip. You can also use it to dangle your dog's favorite toy to grab his or her attention. It has a cute dog head shape for you, and is made with a strong suction cup so it can be firmly sucked on the back of practically any flat cellphone or case. This one can also double as a cellphone stand if and when you need it to.
Pooch Selfie — $9.99
Most pups enjoy playing with balls, so why not use that to your advantage? Pooch Selfie was designed to suspend a tennis ball right above your smartphone camera. Rather than licking your face, your dog should focus on the ball long enough for you to snap away.
You can use your pets favorite tennis ball, or the removable ball Pooch Selfie comes with. You can also adjust it so it doesn't block your front or rear facing camera. Pooch Selfie is not compatible with some phone cases like Otterbox and Lifeproof, but there's an easy solution for that too — just take your case off.
Quik Pod Pet Selfie Stick It — $24.99
The same company that claims to have originated the selfie stick has also created the Selfie Stick It. The Stick It mounts onto flat surfaces so you don't have to fuss with your phone when trying to take photos or videos — a great benefit because your dog needs all your attention.
It comes with a treat tray you can attach to the top of your phone and has a strong temporary hold so you wont have to worry about your phone falling off the wall. Once you and your pooch are in the perfect position, control the shutter with a little remote that connects with your phone via Wi-Fi.
Yeefant Portable Pet Selfie Stick Phone Attachment — $4.99
Trick your dog into holding still for a photo with you or hold your their gaze as you snap the perfect portrait with this portable pet selfie stick by Yeefant. We like it because it's bendable so you can get your pup to look in a few different directions. Just pop it on and you're ready to go.
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