Yes, Virginia, Even Dogs Have to Earn Their Keep Sometimes

Although the Chi Gang had managed to hide in relative obscurity for most of 2006, their fame finally caught up with them when the evil ruler of their village, She Who Must Not Be Named, decreed that her limited edition holiday card required their attendance.

While all the dogs had no initial issues about posing,

  

things changed as soon as the accessories were introduced.

Mina and Stanley were inclined to view accessories as an affront to their respective dignities. This feeling, unfortunately, was at war with their natural desire to keep Paco from making them look bad. So while Paco did his best to pose, Mina and Stan settled for sneaking quietly into his frame when the photographer was otherwise occupied.

Paco, the consummate professional, resolved not to be distracted by these immature shenanigans and took the opportunity to add to his portfolio.

Upon successful completion of an important photo shoot, most models would have demanded bonuses or, at the very least, a walk-on part on Veronica Mars. But Paco was that rare dog who had retained his “dog next door” attitude even amidst the glitzy extravagance of his peers, and gladly accepted a freeze-dried ice cream treat as full payment.

Due to the reluctance of most of the models to behave appropriately, the photographer was forced to fall back on an alternate plan. This late in the game, not even a random baby was available as a substitute. Clearly, the brave photographer had no choice but to utilize the last weapon in her arsenal.

Praying silently for forgiveness, the brave photographer double-clicked, and threw herself on the mercy of the Photoshop gods.