‘Dogspotting’ Is A Group Where People Share Only The Best Unexpected Encounters With Dogs (50 New Pics)
You can find small moments of joy every single day of your life. Like feeling the warm spring breeze on your face. Grabbing a cheeky treat from your local shopkeeper. And… seeing a dog on the street! Look at how cute it is—there’s no other choice, the world has to know!
The ‘Dogspotting’ Facebook group is nothing short of a woofderful and barktastic miracle. It’s a massively popular niche on the internet where people can share photos of all the doggos—large and small—that they spot on the street. Scroll down for the most heartwarming dog photos you’ve seen all year.
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Met This Cute Boy At The Duck Shop In Brighton, UK. His Mom Was Buying Him Some Ducks Because They Are His Favorite
Bored Panda got in touch with Toronto dog photographer Karen Weiler to learn more about how to approach dog owners if you'd love to take a picture of their pet. Weiler was kind enough to walk us through the right etiquette in these situations.
"When you want to approach someone to photograph their dog, you want it to be natural. Your goal is to have an easy conversation that makes it easy for someone to say yes. So, even before you approach someone, take a moment to observe what they are doing," the professional photographer explained that it's essential to slow down and perceive what's happening around you.
"Are they in the midst of a training session, perhaps trying to teach a new skill or correct a behaviour? Don’t interrupt. Have they just arrived at the park and the dog is busy looking for the perfect spot to do his business and take in all the sniffs? Let them settle before approaching them. Do they seem to be avoiding people/dogs in general on this walk? There is probably a reason and you don’t want to be a cause of stress. Today is just not the day," she shared some of the things to keep an eye out for.
I'm A Courier, And The Best Part Of My Job Is Getting To Deliver To Places That Have An Office Or Warehouse Dog. I Didnt Catch His Name, But This Little Guy Was The Cutest Softest Nicest Lil Floof Ever! Also, I've Never Seen A Pom This Color. Super Cool
This Is Jessie ! She Came Up To My Roommate And I Asking For Pets When She Was Passing On Her Walk In Salem, Ma. After A Short Conversation About Her, Jessie’s Father Beckoned Us To The Nearest Fire Hydrant(Which Was About 10-Feet Away). She Hopped Onto It Without Prompt And I Wonder What A Shock It Was For Him When He Found Out She Does That. This Was Also My Favorite Part Of The Trip And A Story I Will Pass Onto My Grandchildren Now
"Of course, if you see someone who is relaxed with a happy dog, you need to strike up a conversation. The easiest way is to give them and/or their pup a genuine compliment. Be specific. Saying something like, 'What beautiful markings on your dog!', or 'I see how well he walks on a leash—you must have done a lot of training,' is so much more warm and inviting than something generic like, 'I love your dog.' Most people will respond positively."
Then, based on the dog owner's reaction, show some personal interest. Ask them about their pet's name, breed, and age. "The trick is not to make it sound like an interrogation, but simply have a conversation. Generally speaking, people love to talk about their dog," Weiler told Bored Panda.
"After that, you need to ‘pitch’. Something simple like: 'I’m a photographer (point to your camera) and I love photographing dogs I meet on walks. Would you mind if I photographed your dog?'" she gave some spot-on advice on how to approach this.
Puppy!!! I Gave Him My Hand To Sniff And Decide If He Wants Pats And He Handed His Paw And The Entire Place Went "Awwwwwww"
Lovely Doggy Came To Say Hi In Our Salon Yesterday
"Be prepared to explain what you will do with the photos. For example, is it part of a project to publish on your blog, or will it be shared on Instagram, or even submitted to someone else for publication? Whatever it is, be honest. Now, wait for the answer. If it’s a yes, go ahead and photograph their pup, show them the results, and offer to send them the photo! If it’s a no, respect their decision. Thank them for their time and move on. I find it rare that someone will say no, but when they do, I know that there are plenty of others who will say yes," the Toronto dog photographer explained.
According to Weiler, there are a few things that you should definitely be aware of and careful about. For one, you shouldn't come up behind someone and startle them. Something else to avoid doing is approaching the dog or petting it without asking for permission first. "Safety first. So, generally speaking, I don’t ask someone to take their dog ‘off-leash' for a photo if they were not already running free—I teach the person how to hold the leash so that I can remove in Photoshop."
I Know This Page Is For Dogs… But There Is A Polar Bear In The Pub, And He Is Eyeing Up My Uncles Burger
I Met This One Eye Queen At The Park Today And She Is Just A Literal Angel
Spotted In Central Park
Bored Panda was also curious about how photographers, professional and amateur alike, can gain the trust of a dog they just met. "If you’ve been given permission to photograph the pup, ask the human if there is anything you need to be aware of. Move slowly and use a calm voice when greeting the dog. Always ask before offering any treats. You can show the dog your camera and let them sniff it," Toronto dog photographer Weiler said.
"Work with the person to gain the dog’s trust. The pup trusts his human and will look to them for cues as to whether this situation is good or not. So, let the person handle their dog —ask them to position their dog where you want him rather than doing it yourself. Let the human ask for a sit using commands and/or hand gestures the dog already knows. Of course, praise and/or treats work wonders in getting a dog to work with you.
I Didn’t Get His Name... Too Focused On Wishing Him Happy Birthday
Happy birthday to you..... happy birthday to you.... happy birthday dear lah,lah,lah........happy birthday to you.
I Was At A Red Light, Boynton Beach, Florida At 730am
Almost Cried When I Met This Adorable 11 Week Old Akita Pup Today! He Was So Friendly & Soft!
According to the team running the Facebook group, ‘Dogspotting’ in and of itself is as much a sport as a lifestyle. The premise is very simple: you spot random dogs, you take a photo, and you share it on the Facebook group, making the 1.8 million members’ day that much brighter.
Created all the way back in late February of 2008, it sometimes feels like ‘Dogspotting’ has been a part of the internet forever. Considering how much people love cute animal pics, we’re pretty sure that the social media project still has a long and bright future ahead of it. (Here’s us hoping that our Benevolent AI Overlords love dogs as much as they do cats!)
Before you start taking hundreds of photos and posting all of them all over the ‘Dogspotting’ feed, there are a few rules that new members have to be aware of. Most of them are very common sense things like treating everyone else, including the moderators and administrators, with respect. That includes not pushing your beliefs on anyone, as well as avoiding posting distressing content.
Was Looking At A Cool Car & Found A Nice Surprise
Spotted This Golden At Mellers In The Upper East Side Of Manhattan Yesterday With The Greatest Harness I’ve Ever Seen
Met This Cute Baby. His Name Is Auggie And He’s A Chow
When it comes to the actual content that you post, originality is king. ‘Dogspotting’ is all about photos of random dogs that you see live, in person. It’s not about resharing cute dog pics that you might find somewhere online (no matter how awesome and soul-healing they might be). Meanwhile, if you’d like to share pics of your own dogs or dogs that you know, you can post those pics on the ‘Dogspotting Society’ Facebook page, instead.
Moreover, dogs that you spot in places where there are bound to be dogs, like at the vet’s or an animal groomer’s, don’t really count as spots. There has to be an element of surprise and the unexpected in your photos! In other words, don't go for low-hanging fruit.
Had No Idea I Was Sitting Next To An Angel Until The Very End Of The Flight When I Heard Phoebe *squeak*
Kept This Little Gentleman Company While His Owner Went Potty
Best Bar Customer Ever! 8th Street Steakhouse Steamboat Springs Co
You have to approach the entire lifestyle with an open heart, not a calculating mind. Likes, comments, and views are all very well and good, but they’re not the main focus. Having fun and engaging with the community is the point! In short, be original. Be kind. Be the type of person your dog thinks you are.
What’s more, you shouldn’t take photos of service animals, even if you get the owners’ permission. The mods and admins remind the members that they should only post pics of members of the Canidae family of animals. That includes dogs, foxes, wolves, jackals, and coyotes. However, jokes about Snoop Dogg, the rapper Pitbull, and various random animals with the caption “this is a weird-looking dog” don’t count as quality content.
Spotted This Lovely Doggo Posing For His Owner In Munich, Germany
This Is Patrick. Patrick Is Adorable
This Is Greta. She Loves Her Sandpit
Interestingly enough, you don’t necessarily have to share a photo or a video of random dogs on ‘Dogspotting,’ even though these two forms of content make up the majority of posts. The team running the project also allows ‘text spots’ where you describe your experience meeting a strange dog. You can also opt for ‘art spots’ where you let your inner creative animal loose and do an artistic rendering of the dog you spotted. It all depends on your imagination!
I Met A Cloud At Karaoke Tonight! Happy 4th Birthday Arrow!
Last Minute Xmas Shopping Spotted!
Meeting Banjo During My Layover In Dallas Was Both An Honor And A Privilege. 10/10 That Blep Tho
After seeing all of these wonderful dog photos, odds are that you might be thinking about adopting a pet (or two, or three!) from your local animal shelter. That's a wonderful thing to do! However, you have to make sure that you're ready to give your new best friend the forever home that it deserves. Think about the practical side of things. It's not just shelter and food that you'll have to offer your pooch; you'll also have to cover its medical bills, take it for walks, and give it a lot of love and attention.
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The Trader Joe’s Parking Lot Is Always Full Of Surprises
Izzy The Christmas Beagle Came For Christmas Dinner And Drooled Under The Table The Whole Time
It's essential that you take good care of your doggy pal's health. That includes regularly seeing your vet, making sure that your pooch is all up to date with its shots, and that you're feeding it the diet that it needs. While diet is more important for cats, dogs are more like humans: it's important to control how much and what they eat, but they need plenty of exercise, too. Walking your doggo is a great, quick, and easy way to keep you both active.
Spotted Outside Countdown In Dunedin, New Zealand. There Were Seven Of Them Altogether - There's One Hiding Somewhere In The Middle!
Spotted At Dulles Airport Yesterday—first One Butterscotch Long-Haired Dachshund, And Then About A Minute Later, Another One Came Along. “Are They Brothers?” I Asked. “No!” Said One Of The Owners. “We’re Strangers!” What An Adorable Coincidence!
Let Me Introduce You Natalie And Her Owner, The Nicest Old Lady, Who Simple Told Me, When I Stared At The Doggo On The Tram: "You Can Pet Her!"
Which photos did you love the most, dear Pandas? How do you react when you spot a cute doggo on the street? Are there any friendly animals living in your neighborhood? We’d love to hear from you, so don’t be shy, drop by the comment section.
We are massive fans of the ‘Dogspotting’ project here at Bored Panda. If you’d love to see some more awesome dog pics, check out our earlier articles right here, here, and here.
Made My Day
I Unintentionally Chose The Finest Seat In The Coffee Shop. Enzo Is Comfortably Seated Right Next To Me. P. S. It’s Not Visible But He Is Wearing A Bow Tie
I Ran To Capture This. Matchy Matchy! Sydney Aus
Well Would You Look At This Handsome Chap
Goodest Girl Named Summer, Met Her Today
There's Nothing Better Then A Happy Cloud On Your Way To Work. (Sorry If It's Unrelated As Only Dogs Are Allowed Here...)
I Met This 140-Lb Floof At A Brewery In Englewood, Co
Met This Lovely Cockerdoodle Doing A Sploot
Very impressive form. 9.5/10, tail positioning could use a little work. Overall, a fine example of a proper sploot.
This Is Xena, Warrior Princess
Spotted This Little Guy Travelling Round Bangkok With His Dad
Cute Bread Loaf Spotted In A Bagel Shop Today
Spotted — Tough Guy In Taupo, Nz
World Meet Cappuccino Aka Captain America - He’s 6 Weeks Old And On His Way To Brazil From Here In NYC
Cutest Cafe Doggo In Berlin
This Is Penny. She Is 4.5 Weeks Old And Has The Side Eye Down Pat Already!
4 Month Old Izzy, Cocker Spaniel. Fashionable Sweater
This Is Olive, She’s Ungovernable
Saw This 8 Week Old Cutie At A Cafe!
Puppies In A Tree! I Repeat Puppies In A Tree!!
Maya Papaya, A Sweet Boston In Pacific Grove California Watches Over The Street From Her Yard
Saw This Little Pupper On Xmas Eve Getting Some Last Minute Photos Printed. His Mommy Said It Was His First Official Day Out
12 Week Old Walter! I Wonder If He Will Ever Grow Into His Lovely Floppy Ears
The Best Decision I've Made Today Was Walking Into A Random Cafe To Buy Ice Cream Because I Managed To Also Snag A Spot Next To This Floofy Tiny Boi Named Noodle
Met This Very Good Boy On A Walk. On The Front Porch There’s A Statue Of Him In A Santa Hat. Was Very Happy To Get Scritches
Got Visited Today By These Little Floofs. Their Owners Came To Get Them After A Quick Call. Anyways Say Hi To Miles And Arch!
The Most Photogenic Model In Paros, Greece
Walking Around Newcastle Australia, All Of A Sudden This Gorgeous Loaf Named George Prances My Way- I Squealed And Got Kisses. He’s Blind In One Eye But It Doesn’t Make Him Any Less Cuter (If Not Much Cuter Tbh)
Spotted Draco In Queens NY! He Was So Excited To See People That He Barked When Someone Didn’t Say Hello
This Good Boi Was Sitting Patiently Outside A Cafe With No Leash For Ages. Getting To Pat This Cutie Made Up For The Fact That There Was A Big Group Of Christians Who Had Just Come From Church And Said Homophobic Stuff To Two Queers Who Were Holding Hands. For Reference I'm Also Queer And In The Inner West Of Sydney Which Is Full Of Queers, So This Was Unexpected For Here. I Made Sure To Check They Were Ok After One Of The Men Went Right Up To Them To Spout Hateful Stuff. People Can Suck, But Dogs Always Make Things Better
This Is A Little Late, But I Thought This Community Would Appreciate It. All The Marutaro Fans Of The World Rejoice. I. Met. Maru. (It Also Happened To Be The Day That My Friend And I Rented Kimono) He Was Posing Out In Front Of His Official Merch Store When We Stumbled Across Him By Accident! He Even Gave My Friend A Kiss
I Thought You’d All Love Bruce Just As Much As I Did
Newest Office Mate He The Bestest Boy At 9 Weeks Old
Teeny Tiny 8 Week Old Miniature Dachshund “Maggie” Doing A Playground Visit At School Pickup Today. Too Cute
I Met Sir At The Farmer’s Market This Morning And His Paw Was The Size Of My Hand (For Scale, I’m 5 Feet Tall). 10/10, He Gave Me Many Slobbery Face Kisses
Meet Mossimo. Met This Camera Shy Boy At Home Depot Tonight. When I Put It Down He Was All Kisses
So I Met "Old Man Lighthouse" Today. His Pawrents Were Awesome To Let Me Photograph Him. One Of Them Is A Groomer Too!
Little Traveller
Goodest Girl Named Juno That I Met Today
Last Weekend In Milan’s Chinatown! He Was Soooo Ccuuuttteee
I Met Emmie Out Shopping Christmas Clearance Sales Today. Few Teeth. Lots Of Spice
Found These Guys At The Airport
The Gang’s Ready For The Rain!
Safe To Say I Completed No Work Today With This Cherub In The Office! Dogs At Work >
Spotted This Bïg Bööfer Outside Salvation Army This Afternoon. 10/10 Unit
At First Glance I Thought It Was A Three For One
Spotted This Beautiful Girl Zoey, At A Cafe Today. She Let Me Pet Her And I Got Some Kisses, Just The Sweetest Girl
Florence Floofs
It’s Always Fun To See A Sweet Face Peeking Back At You From The Seat Ahead. Didn’t Catch The Name, But Did Get A Little Kiss On My Hand When I Was Putting My Tray Table Up
A Floofy Viking Catching The Breeze
Attended A Wedding On Wednesday. 8 Week Old Nala Was Guest Of Honour
This Is Bella! We Met At Work Yesterday And Her Mom Told Me That Even Though She Started Sleeping In A Different Room From Her Husband At Night Because She Couldn’t Take The Snoring, Bella Still Sleeps Next To Her Each Night And Snores Much Louder Than Her Husband Ever Could. I Do Hope Bella Is In Good Health. She Was The Most Mild Mannered Lady
Another Dog At Work!!!!!! Lil Baby Looked Like He’d Just Woken Up From The Best Nap
I have two of these pup bags. All of my dogs would fight over them, even after they got much too big to carry this way. (By fight I mean yip at each other and five major attitude)
Newest Co-Worker, Fred! He’s Only 6 Months Old But I Think He’s Worthy Of Being Promoted To Dog II
Met These Three Well Trained Screamy Bois, Their Dad Has Rescued Eight Huskies In Total
Was Walking Through The Christmas Markets In Salzburg, Austria And Saw This Little Guy Napping In The Basket. When I Asked His Dad If I Could Take A Photo, He Said “Otto, Smile!” And He Perked His Little Head Up For The Photo Op
A Smol Floofy Cloud Came To Say Hi On My Lunch Break
The Snazziest Gentleman Spotted On The Neilston To Glasgow Central Train This Evening. He Even Got Off The Train And Skipped Down The Platform With His Hooman. 1000% Best Boy!
Meet Babs. Feet Bigger & Eyes Brighter Than My Future
Spotted This Precious Baby Outside My Local Liquor Store The Other Day. He Was So Sweet
Dogs Of Home Depot
Spotted This Barky Boy In Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Spotted This Good Boi In Merida, Mexico!
Floof On The Tube Loving All The Attention
The owner wasn’t even going anywhere, just wanted pup to get lots of love
Spotted At Work. Her Name Is Jackie O And She Is My Favorite Visitor
Met Roman The 12 Week Old Great Dane Puppy Today! He Was In The Cafe We Went To For Brunch After Our 9am Lecture And He Was Such A Sweetie
Could Not Spot My Car, But Could Spot These Cuties In My H‑e‑b Grocery Parking Lot
There’s about a 0% chance I could leave my pups in the truck like that, I’d be terrified of them being abducted
Spotted On A Walk: The Goodest Boy
Small, Squishy Guy Spotted Out For A Sunday Morning Stroll In Paris
On The Tube. Look At His Boots!!
Spotted
New Bespoke Light Installation
These Well Behaved Big Bois Waited Patiently While Their Dad Filled Up The Tank In Bradenton Florida
Cool Doggo Out For A Sunday Morning Cruise!
10/10 Would Spot Again
This Is Artemis! She’s A 2yr Old Bernie-Doodle And She Is Full Grown. She’s Gonna Be A Baby Forever
Saw This Bougie Cloud Cruising Around Town A Few Weeks Ago And Saw Him Again Today
Almost Missed My Turnoff Because I Was Too Focused On This Cute Little Goober. It Looked Like The Real Life Goober Was In The Car Too But I Couldn’t Get A Picture
While My Partner Was Driving Me Home, He Suddenly Rolled Down His Window And Said, "You Have To Take A Photo Of This"--Which Turned Out To Be This Little Guy Enjoying His Rainy Day Walk
Camera Shy Lil Floof
Aww. Makes me want to force hugs and kisses on the poor baby. I'll try to be good. 😇
The Cutest Girlie I’ve Ever Seen
Met The Goodest Boi Out Christmas Shopping
Spotted In The Dallas Airport, She’s 3
Please Admire His Boots
I Love How This Canine Relaxes!
This Is Clementine- A Wee Slip Of A Thing
I Am A Nurse, Sometimes On Very Special Occasions They Allow Patients Dogs To Visit The Hospital. This Handsome Boy Is Bono
Wow!
I would be terrified someone was going to snatch a pupper...isn't this the breed people frequently steal?
And We Meet Again!!! 4 Furry Guardians In This Abandoned Mansion! I Bet They Are Kings Here!!!
There Was Actually Two Dogs, But I Missed The Money Shot Of Them Both Looking Out Their Windows
Ms. Bear, Patiently Waiting For Assistance At The Apple Store Her Dad Said She’s A Goldendoodle And They Get Stopped All The Time For Pets+lovins
Our New Orleans Airbnb Comes With A Pair Of Excellent Puppers. Here's Boggs - His Friend Is A Tripod Who Won't Stop Wiggling Enough To Take A Photo
Met This Beauty In Paris Earlier And They Were Most Displeased About The Leash
That is the best coloring I’ve seen!!! And no, not happy about that leash, lol!!!
Paddle Dog
Goodest Boye In Goodest Pram
We Met Sooty In Spotlight And 'Spot' The Dog In Rebel Sport This Morning Nelson, New Zealand
Good Boy Waiting For His Pho
I Can’t Even!! Met T2 And Mabel At Hobby Lobby Today
Two Gorgeous Doggos Peeping At Our Bear On The Train
Sleepy Sky Spot
Sunbathing In A Cold Day In Hoi An, Vietnam
Two Little Pookie Snookies Hanging Out In Rural Nsw
Was A Bit Sad That I Didnt Get A Good Dog Spot In My Day Out But Then This Babe Popped Up Right In Front Of Me
Spot The Snoot
AGREED. I want cute puppies, not toxic, often made-up secondhand Reddit.
Load More Replies...Best chance dog encounter I had was when I was 5 and our car broke down. The tow truck that came had a little dog in it. His names was Fred, and he had a whole setup behind the seats. Bed, toys, treats, special blankie...
I was waiting in the loo queue this morning when I saw a whippet, beautiful little grey mad velvet thing. So I dashed over to it and lost my place in the queue. Just got to the head of the queue again, spotted a huge fawn and white greyhound. Well, I just had to go and say hello didn't I. Well luckily when I got back to the loo it was empty
Aww! But, did you still need the loo after all that?
Load More Replies...My Mum was in hospital having had an OP, and as we were leaving she said if you come across a man with a large bag over his shoulder ask him to show you what's in it. So further down the corridor we met this man and we went to a quiet area where he opened his bag......and out popped a Boston terrier. The man's wife was in hospital and missing their dog, so he had been smuggling the dog in the bag every day. The nurses just turned a blind eye, after a cuddle of course. Mum was a dog person too so she got a few cuddles in too.
AGREED. I want cute puppies, not toxic, often made-up secondhand Reddit.
Load More Replies...Best chance dog encounter I had was when I was 5 and our car broke down. The tow truck that came had a little dog in it. His names was Fred, and he had a whole setup behind the seats. Bed, toys, treats, special blankie...
I was waiting in the loo queue this morning when I saw a whippet, beautiful little grey mad velvet thing. So I dashed over to it and lost my place in the queue. Just got to the head of the queue again, spotted a huge fawn and white greyhound. Well, I just had to go and say hello didn't I. Well luckily when I got back to the loo it was empty
Aww! But, did you still need the loo after all that?
Load More Replies...My Mum was in hospital having had an OP, and as we were leaving she said if you come across a man with a large bag over his shoulder ask him to show you what's in it. So further down the corridor we met this man and we went to a quiet area where he opened his bag......and out popped a Boston terrier. The man's wife was in hospital and missing their dog, so he had been smuggling the dog in the bag every day. The nurses just turned a blind eye, after a cuddle of course. Mum was a dog person too so she got a few cuddles in too.