Dog Cake Smash Sessions
Adelaide’s Most Fun Celebration for Your Dog
The Sweetest Way to Celebrate the Day They Stole Your Heart
Your dog’s birthday or Gotcha Day isn’t just another date on the calendar - it’s a celebration of every wag, every cuddle, and every way they’ve filled your life with love.
Our Dog Cake Smash Sessions are about more than just cake; they’re about bottling up the joy of the moment so you can relive it forever. Imagine the excited shuffle of paws on the floor, the sparkle in their eyes as they spot the cake, the sweet scent of peanut butter and dog-friendly frosting in the air.
From that first cautious lick to the happy chaos of frosting-covered fur, I’ll capture it all - the goofy grins, the crumbs flying, the tail that won’t stop wagging - so you’ll always remember exactly how it felt to celebrate your best friend in the most joyful way possible.
Why Book a Cake Smash Session?
Celebrate the soul behind the wag – This is about more than a birthday or Gotcha Day. It’s about honouring the years of love, loyalty, and laughter your dog has given you, and capturing it in a way that you can hold onto forever.
Freeze the moments you never want to forget – The curious tilt of their head, the sparkle in their eyes, the frosting on their nose. These are the little details that fade too quickly, but a cake smash turns them into treasured memories you can revisit again and again.
One-of-a-kind portraits filled with personality – Whether they’re a dainty licker or a joyful frosting-diver, we’ll showcase every side of their beautiful, quirky self.
Perfect for milestone moments – First birthdays, big-number birthdays, Gotcha Days, or simply because you love them beyond words. Any reason to celebrate the bond you share is the right reason.
What’s Included in a Dog Cake Smash Session?
A custom dog-friendly cake – Baked with love by Naked Pet using only all-natural, safe ingredients, your pup’s cake will look as good as it smells. From cream cheese frosting to colourful decorations, it’s made just for them to enjoy every last crumb. (yes, there is a grain free option too)
A set designed with your dog in mind – Whether you dream of soft pastels, bold balloon garlands, or something completely unique, we’ll create a backdrop that feels like it was made for your pup’s personality.
Pre-smash portraits – Before the frosting flies, we’ll capture beautiful, clean images of your dog at their most pristine (and most photogenic), so you have the best of both worlds.
Options for outdoor and family photos – In select packages, we can step outside into the beautiful morning light at one of our favourite local parks or invite the whole family in to our Paralowie home studio for photos you’ll treasure forever.
Beautiful keepsakes – From framed collages to handcrafted albums, your favourite images will be turned into tangible art you can hold in your hands, display on your walls, and cherish for years to come.
Package 1- $495
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Pre session consultation via email to plan your theme, cake and any other important details.
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Pre smash portraits of just your dog before the mess.
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A beautifully decorated custom cake made professionally by Naked Pet
All cakes consist of cooked Chicken/ Turkey mince unless specified, with a cream cheese frosting & wheat biscuits or lamb liver edging. Colour choices of pink, yellow, red, blue, purple, rainbow, orange, green & white.
Grain free options also available.
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Whether it be simple or elaborate, we'll design the perfect look to complement your dog's colouring and personality.
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The option of viewing your images on the same day as your session so that you can choose the photos you want right away.
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5 digital images via secure download with the option to purchase additional images & products.
Additional Digital images are available for $75 each or $750 for the full collection.
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An adorable 8×8” collage print of your pups cake smash that showcases 4 of your favourite images from their session.
Package 2 - $995
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Pre session consultation via email to plan your theme, cake and any other important details.
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Pre smash portraits before the mess.
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The option to include fur and human family and siblings in the pre session images.
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Enjoy the added option of choosing to to have the pre smash photos either in our Paralowie studio or at our favourite little park near the studio - or in studio & outdoor!
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A beautifully decorated custom cake made professionally by Naked Pet
All cakes consist of cooked Chicken/ Turkey mince unless specified, with a cream cheese frosting & wheat biscuits or lamb liver edging. Colour choices of pink, yellow, red, blue, purple, rainbow, orange, green & white.
Grain free options also available.
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Whether it be simple or elaborate, we'll design the perfect look to complement your dog's colouring and personality.
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At the end of your session we will make a time to meet up again either 2 - 3 weeks later in person at my Paralowie studio or via Zoom to view your finished gallery and to choose your photos.
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10 images professionally printed on 5x7” art paper in a personalised timber keepsake box plus the matching 10 images digitally.
Print package upgrades available.
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An adorable 8×8” collage print of your pups cake smash that showcases all the fun and mess of their session.
Package 3 - $1795
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Pre session consultation via email or Zoom to plan your theme, cake and any other important details.
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Pre smash portraits before the mess.
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The option to include fur and human family and siblings in the pre session images.
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Enjoy the added option of choosing to to have the pre smash photos either in our Paralowie studio or at our favourite little park near the studio - or in studio & outdoor!
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A beautifully decorated round or square custom cake made professionally by Naked Pet
All cakes consist of cooked Chicken/ Turkey mince unless specified, with a cream cheese frosting & wheat biscuits or lamb liver edging. Colour choices of pink, yellow, red, blue, purple, rainbow, orange, green & white.
Grain free options also available.
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Whether it be simple or elaborate, we'll design the perfect look to complement your dog's colouring.
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At the end of your session we will make a time to meet up again either 2 - 3 weeks later in person at my Paralowie studio or via Zoom to view your finished gallery and to choose your photos.
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Your favourite 20 digital images via secure online download.
Upgrade to the full digital collection for $250.
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An 8×11” 16 page leather or linen album
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20×20” 9 image framed collage
(Upgrade to 30×30” collage for $350)
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Choose from our selection of luxury matted prints, wall art, desk prints and more.
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An adorable 8×8” collage print of your pups cake smash that showcases all the fun and mess of their session.
A sweet keepsake, on us
No matter which package you choose, every session comes with a complimentary 8x8” personalised collage print. It’s our little gift to you - a way to bring all the frosting-covered grins, silly expressions, and sweet moments together in one keepsake. Perfect to frame and hang on your wall or gift to family, it’s a reminder of just how much joy your pup brings into your life (cake or no cake!).
FAQs
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Every cake is made of chicken/turkey mince (unless otherwise specified), cream cheese frosting and wheat biscuit or lamb liver edging.
Grain free option is also available.
You can check out Naked Pet Food for more examples of their stunning cakes.
And if your pup’s eyes are bigger than their belly — no problem! If the cake is too much to finish in one sitting, the leftovers are yours to take home so they can enjoy round two of the celebration later.
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Nope.
One of the best things about our home studio is that your dog gets the whole space to themselves.
They can wander out into the backyard for a little sniffathon, shake off the nerves, and settle in before we even start.
No leads needed, no distractions - just a safe, secure environment where they can relax and be completely themselves.
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Absolutely!
Sometimes dogs can be a little protective of their food - and in our studio - that’s ok!
We will be sure to give your dog the space they need to feel safe and will never take their food away from them.
Through out the whole session we will be constantly keeping a very close eye on their body language to ensure they are having the time of their lives too.
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Package 1 is all about the furry star of the show.
Packages 2 and 3 give you the chance to jump in for some family photos.
Whether it’s furry siblings, human siblings, or the whole crew together, we’ll capture those heart-melting portraits that show the love your dog is surrounded by.
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Dog Cake Smash sessions take approximately 1 and half to 2 hours depending on how many little breaks your pup needs.
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Our dog Cake Smash Sessions are held in our home studio in Paralowie which is about 30 minutes north of Adelaide city.
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The possibilities are ENDLESS!
We can keep it beautifully simple with a single colour theme, or go all out with balloons, props, and decorations galore.
During the planning stage, we’ll work with you to design something that not only suits your dog’s personality but also tells their story - whether they’re a playful goofball, a little princess, or the life of the party.
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Got a pup with a special diet or picky tastebuds? No worries. We can create a cake that’s perfectly tailored to their needs (and their favourites!).
And if your dog isn’t the biggest foodie, a little trick is to skip breakfast on session day. That way they’ll show up with just enough appetite to dive into the fun.
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In package 2 & 3 furry siblings are very welcome to join in with the Cake Smash for a few images.
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Oh my goodness YES! Imagine the cuteness overload of siblings diving into their cakes together.
If you’d love to celebrate your pup alongside their litter mates, get in touch using the form below and we’ll whip up a custom package just for the whole gang.
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