Hold a treat right above the lens to draw the dog's gaze toward the camera. "[Maddie is] very food-motivated," Theron says. "So I'm able to use food to capture her attention toward the camera and offer treats as a thank you for working together."
Wave a favorite toy above the camera. Bryan O'Neil Hughes, Adobe's Director of Product Management for CC Platform and Services, adds: "You might use a ball above the lens to capture their attention or motivate them to strike a certain pose." A gadget like the Pooch Selfie ($10) lets you attach a squeaky ball right to your phone.
Tire your dog out."If your pet is energetic and moves around a lot, I recommend getting outside, running off as much of that energy as you can, and then coming back and trying to take photos," he adds.
