No, that’s not a typo – 3ee (pronounced “three”, just like the number) is the name of this gorgeous San Diego Belgian Malinois dog! This gorgeous girl is five years old, and her dad rescued her several years ago… since then, she’s grown to be his greatest friend and defender!

3ee is definitely protective of her dad, but at her heart, she’s an explorer. She absolutely loves getting out into the great wide open – and I was so impressed at how responsive she was to her dad’s calls & commands! It was clear how much she was enjoying herself at Mission Trails Park, sniffing everywhere and always looking for the opportunity to chase a small animal – but every time her dad said “hey!” her head would immediately spin around and she’d change direction, ready to go wherever he wanted her to be. It was amazing to witness their connection; I just love working with dogs who are so in-tune with their owners! :)

We started our photo session at Mission Trails Park – a part of the park I’d never been to before! – and hiked in & out of the brush, discovering the scenery as we went along. And the views certainly didn’t disappoint!

Then we headed to a greener park with plenty of soft grass to relax in… but don’t worry, 3ee still kept an eye out for any pesky squirrels… just in case. :)

And then it was time for 3ee’s first trip to the beach! Turns out, she ended up loving the water! And although she had to be coerced in for the first time, I was really impressed at how courageous she is; she spent the rest of our session confidently wading in & out of the shore. This dog is nearly fearless!

Craig, I had a great time with both of you! Thanks again for introducing me to such fantastic locations. I’m really looking forward to showing you the rest of our photos soon! :)

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