Week #2- #4 - Jake Aiello

Rocco tends to lay on his front legs to shield his eyes from the bright lights because he has cataracts, but it also is an evolutionary trait for dogs who are taking a nap but need to get up and move fast in case of danger arises.

Rocco sleeps upside on his specialty puppy blanket because of his high body temperature. Dogs cannot sweat so they often pant and if they are hot when they sleep, they air out their bellies and paws.

Rocco is getting sick of his owner's sticking camera's in his face all of the time. He recently got a haircut and those take a lot of energy out of him, so his patience is running thin.

Unlike other dogs, Rocco enjoys car rides and he often uses the time on the road to nap or sticks his face into the oncoming air from the AC or from outside of the window.

Rocco knows not to run away from his Mahwah home after years of training and dedication to his family.  All he needs is the air and sun shining on his back and belly and he feels free and wild.

Rocco can never get enough blankets. On top of his own doggy blanket, he often commandeers his family's blanket so he has enough cushion for his older sore joints.

Rocco sometimes chooses to pose for photos. Ever since he was a puppy, he has never liked looking directly into the camera but he'd rather show his side profile, in this case, his bedhead.

Rocco is 13 years old so he often forgets things and does not notice things around him. His owners had fun with him by placing a cucumber on his head as he sits calm and crosslegged.