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For the Calgary dog obsessed humans who need photographic evidence their dog is the cutest.

We give back to rescues each month with 10-12 donated sessions to help dogs find their forwver homes.

10/27/2026

Meet Marley who is adoptable through Fostering Hope

Part puppy, part baby goat, part tiny land shark.

At just 3.5 months old, this sweet little mix-of-mixes is still figuring out how the world works, and she’s pretty darn adorable while doing it. She’s gentle and cuddly, curious but a little shy, and has a feisty side that makes occasional appearances.

She hops around like a baby goat, offers you her paw, chases leaves, chews sticks, loves teddy bears, and believes pretty much any toy is worth investigating.

Marley is also a certified food enthusiast. Recall training? Bribe her with snacks. Making new friends? Snacks help. Convincing her to come back when she’s busy being a puppy? You get the idea. 😂 She’s still building confidence as she explores the world, and yes, sometimes those puppy teeth turn her into a little shark. Hands and feet, consider yourselves warned.

This cuddly girl would love to be your little shadow, but she’s also happy to toddle off and rest on her own when she’s ready. She’s got the perfect mix of snuggly and independent, with plenty of puppy adventures ahead of her.

Marley is ready to find her people, grow her confidence, and become someone’s very best girl.

10/27/2026

Enthusiasm: 10/10. Facial expressions: 12/10. Derp credentials: FULLY CERTIFIED.
Adoptable Denver Alberta Animal Rescue Crew

This 1.5-year-old 100% pure bred good boy was an absolute HOOT at his photoshoot. Every expression was somehow funnier than the last, and the enthusiasm? My goodness. This boy showed up ready to participate, and I was simply there to document the chaos.

Denver is a big, goofy sweetheart who LOVES snacks. Like, really loves snacks. He’s still learning to take them gently because sometimes his excitement gets ahead of his manners, but that food motivation makes him an eager student. 😂

He also loves getting outside and investigating every smell the world has to offer. His nose hits the ground and suddenly he has VERY IMPORTANT BUSINESS to attend to. He’s doing pretty well on leash, though convincing him to leave a particularly interesting sniff behind can require some negotiation.

Denver is looking for an active home ready for adventures, continued training, and plenty of opportunities to put that busy nose to work. He’s a strong, rambunctious guy, so older, dog-savvy kids would be the better fit.

A certified Derp Dog, a professional snack enthusiast, and a walking collection of ridiculous facial expressions.
Let’s help him find his forever family.

10/26/2026

Adoptable Saylor with Fostering Hope

Also known as Sails, Saylie-Whalie, and Sketchy McSketch Bag, this 2–3-year-old smol Aussie mix was nervous about her photoshoot but was the sweetest little lady about it. She took her snacks gently, did her best, and politely tolerated my nonsense. A very good girl, even if she had some concerns about the management. 😂
Saylor is ridiculously smart, a serious Velcro dog, and a girl who thrives when she knows what to expect. She’s house and crate trained, good with other dogs, and loves having a person she can trust. She does need routine, plenty of mental stimulation, and someone who genuinely enjoys working with their dog.
She’s still building confidence in the big, suspicious world, and she has some very strong herding instincts around cats, so a cat-free home is likely best. She’ll need a patient, consistent person who can help her feel safe and give that clever Aussie brain a job.
And please don’t mistake her three legs for a limitation. This girl has plenty of potential; she just needs the right person to help her confidence catch up with her capabilities.
One important note: kibble will not impress this woman. Saylor has standards, and apparently the negotiations begin with high-end salami. 😂❤️

10/25/2026

Adoptable certified lap dog. No, really. He spent half our photoshoot in my lap, and I was absolutely not complaining.

Meet Eddie, adoptable through Alberta Animal Rescue Crew

This 2-year-old Boxer mix is a fun-loving, energetic goofball who apparently believes personal space is more of a suggestion. 😂

He loves his people, getting outside to sniff and explore, running around, and playing fetch… although the whole “bring the ball back” part is currently circumstantial.

Eddie is also happy to work for treats and is learning cues like “sit” and practising his focus. He’s still working on his manners, as all that enthusiasm (re: boxer) can come out as jumping and wiggles. If kids are in his future home, older kids would be the best fit for this bouncy boy.

He’s looking for an active home that’s ready for adventures, playtime, continued training, and plenty of affection.

And if you happen to be sitting down? Congratulations! You are now Eddie’s chair. ❤️

10/25/2026

Some dogs arrive ready for their modelling gig. Frannie arrived and said, “I’m nervous, I don’t want to be here.”

The result? One look. That’s it. That’s all.
And honestly? It was enough. 😂

Meet adoptable Frannie from Fostering Hope !

This 3–4-year-old Shepherd/Husky-ish mystery mix is a very well-mannered lady who loves her people, gets along great with other dogs, and is about as easygoing as they come. She enjoys a good walk or run, but she’s not asking you to train for a marathon. She’s house trained, crate trained, and trusted to free-roam because she has earned that right as a respectable lady.
Frannie is still learning that the world isn’t such a scary place, and she’s working on coming out of her shell and learning some basic commands. She’s also a bit of a Velcro dog, so if you close the bathroom door without her, she may take that as a personal betrayal and go looking for something to get into. 😂
She’s looking for a patient home where she can build confidence at her own pace, stick close to her favourite humans, and eventually discover that life is pretty lovely after all.
No modelling contract required. One look was plenty. ❤️

10/25/2026

Paw? Absolutely. Which one you need? Treats? She will take the entire inventory, please.

Meet adoptable True with Alberta Animal Rescue Crew

This gorgeous 2-year-old Husky/Shepherd mix was READY for her closeup. She knew her cues, offered up those paws like a professional, and was more than happy to accept payment in treats.

True is an active, clever girl who loves walks, sniffing out all the interesting things, and playing fetch with her rope toy. Although sometimes fetch turns into keep-away, complete with enthusiastic toy shaking. It’s really quite adorable. 😂 She loves her people, gives kisses, and is always ready for another adventure.

True can have dog friends out and about, but she needs to be the only dog in her home due to resource-guarding tendencies. She’ll also need a home with dog-savvy older teens, 16+, and someone committed thoughtful management.

She’s looking for an active home ready to keep her brain busy, her paws moving, and the treats coming.

10/25/2026

Meet adoptable Brie Fostering Hope ❤️
This 3-year-old Boxer mix was VERY confused by the studio lights, but thankfully, she is a professional treat enthusiast and was willing to cooperate based solely on the promise of snacks and the hippo toy we had on hand. Honestly? A girl knows her worth.

Brie is a big, affectionate goofball who loves people, cuddles, toys, and attention. She knows how to sit and give paw, is house and kennel trained, and has enough personality to keep you entertained for days. She also has opinions, and she is absolutely not afraid to share them. 😂

She’s still working on her manners, including leash skills, respecting personal space (please see boxer is in the mix, it’ll make sense), and remembering that not everything in the yard is a chew toy. At around 3 years old, she’s still got plenty of puppy energy packed into that Boxer body.

Brie can be a lot when meeting other dogs, so slow, proper introductions are important. She’s done well with her foster brother after everyone had time to decompress, but she may not be a match for every dog.

She might be a bit of a brute, but she’s also a total sweetheart who loves her people. If you appreciate a girl with a big heart, big energy, and absolutely zero interest in unpaid work, Brie might be your girl. ❤️

10/16/2026

Calling all Derp Dogs!

Our Xmas Minis are here for all previous Derp dog studios attendees to enjoy.

📆December 5
$100 Session Fee Includes

⏰ 25 Minute time slots
🐶 Your choice of Green or Blue Backdrop
📷 1 edited image of your choosing

$30 per extra photo

Props will include lollipops, reindeer ears, Santa hats and candy canes.

Heads up with these sessions I’ll be running a donations bin that day for any old dog sweaters, collars, unopened dog food and treats and we will take to our local shelter. No pressure to donate but the holidays is usually a great time to clear out anything you’re not needing or using.💙💚

Find the link in our bio to book, I can’t wait to see you again!

10/15/2026

I realize a lot of you following along are new around here and don’t know the origin story of Derp Dog Studios. So today feels like a good time to share. ❤️

Years ago, I was obsessed with Seth Casteel’s underwater dog photography and thought, “I should do that.” Except I live in Calgary, where pools are not exactly everywhere, and I didn’t have the studio space or business know-how to make it happen.

Fast forward to early 2022, when I finally pulled out all my gear to photograph my dogs, Jinx & Rooster, with the idea that we’d finally start that dog photography business.

But then Jinx got cancer. We amputated her leg, did chemo, and spent our time making the most of the life we had left together. 
When she passed away in December 2022, I found myself leaning on the thousands (and I mean THOUSANDS) of photos I’d taken of her. They let me revisit the little things, remember the ridiculous things, and feel close to my soul dog all over again. 
And somewhere in the middle of grieving, I had an “oh, wait a darn minute” moment.

What if I picked up where I left off and could give other dog parents that same gift? What if I could turn my worst heartbreak into something that brought a little more joy into the world?

And so, Derp Dog Studios was born. A place to celebrate our dogs exactly as they are: goofy, ridiculous, occasionally questionable-looking, and completely perfect to us.

I didn’t expect it to become my whole career, but holy heck. I am exactly where I am meant to be.

So hi, I’m Sarah. This is Derp Dog Studios. We take portraits of your dog seriously, but like, not toooo seriously. 😂

Take a scroll through memory lane and some favourites of me and Jinx.

And we have Jinx to thank for it all. 🌈

10/02/2026

Just here to remind you that your dog would like to be the star of the show and your family would love portraits of their favourite living being.

October & November dates are linked in bio!

In the mean time, tell your dog I say hi.

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