Last Saturday I set up my spooky photo corner at the Halloween party at Wag Hotels Oakland.

I only had two hours, so I’m sharing a few favorites, but the costumes were so worth it.


A wizard walks into a dog hotel


One pup showed up as Harry Potter, tiny little glasses included!

I’d have given the house points on the spot. ⚡

Smiling woman in a Ravenclaw-style wizard robe holds a small dog in round glasses and a matching robe against a spooky cobweb backdrop.
Fluffy golden Chow Chow dog tilting its head curiously in front of a dark backdrop draped with spooky white spider web decorations.
Golden retriever puppy with a teal collar standing on a wooden bench against a black backdrop draped with spooky white cobwebs.
Golden retriever puppy with floppy ears and a teal collar standing on a wooden bench against a dark backdrop with spooky cobwebs.

Seeing a familiar puppy again


I met the most adorably golden puppy three weeks ago at Barks, Brews & Boos in San Leandro, his family dropped by again at Wag Hotels for another photo. This is your sign to book that session for your new puppy, because just look at how quickly they grow!!

Thank you, Oakland


Thank you to Wag Hotels Oakland for having me, and to everyone who stopped by with their pups. The best costume of the night may have been the Very Hungry Caterpillar and his fruit humans, you guys got my vote for cutest in the costume contest ;)


Want Halloween photos of your own dog?


I’m at Halloween Paws & Vintage Market at Prescott Market West in Oakland this Saturday, Oct 31, from 10am to 4pm. Mini sessions are $45, and you can book a slot here. Holiday cards on your list? I’m booking short sessions at Joaquin Miller Park on select weekday mornings, and you can see details and book here.


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