text: A British photographer has captured some adorable images of puppies posing for the camera. The picture-perfect photo shoot is the handiwork of John Daniels, 61, from Dunsfold in Surrey, who has decades of experience working with animals. He used both clean white studio backgrounds and comedy props to capture the heart-warming shots and these cute canines who appeared relaxed in front of the camera. A 'model' poses in a makeshift hammock for a portrait by puppy photographer John Daniels . The photographer also experiments with some unusual animal pairings, making his charming snaps the perfect way to celebrate National Pet Day, which takes place tomorrow. John said: 'I use the studio because I can't rely on the British weather, I've had to cancel shoots in the past, so using the studio and building a set means its one less thing to worry about. 'Photographing any animal can be tricky and with shoots outside there is more chance of the animal escaping or being frightened by the big outdoors. 'I have very good animal handlers that I use, they have lots of contacts in the animal world and tell me what's available at any time. Some of his work is the stuff of dreams for greetings card makers, such as these four puppies in socks hung up on a washing line . Two tiny Shar Pei's sit back to pack for this adorable, very wrinkly photo . John applies the time tested 'baby in a bucket' pose to a little puppy (l) - the photographer is seen on a farm with his camera (r) 'The hardest part is timing, I have to get each animal at the right age, so hatching eggs to coincide with kittens or puppies takes a bit of planning. 'I've found that the older the animal is the harder it is to get it to sit with another, when they are very young they don't really know whats going on, and a ducking will happily snuggle up to a kitten or anything else that feels cosy. 'I never force an animal to do anything, so if they don't look happy it wont look good in the picture and we try something else, or give them time to settle. Some of John's 'barking mad' animal pairings include this puppy and duck saying hello to one another. He says 'A ducking will happily snuggle up to a kitten or anything else that feels cosy' Some are captured in a precious moment where they look tired or relaxed, sleepy or barely awake . 'Without giving away any trade secrets, I use sounds to attract them, they have to be soft for kittens but a little louder for puppies and others, or strange to get them to look at the camera. 'All the animals react in different ways, so its quite often trial and error. 'I love working with any animal, wild or domestic, its a privilege to be able to. 'I hope they enjoy working with me, many of the animals come back to the studio for several shoots and they do seem to remember what to do, little treats always help.' A protective white puppy lays his chin on the head of a brown rabbit for this brotherly picture . A playful pup sticks out his tongue to the camera (l) while another seems to be sleeping in a milk jug (r) Many of John's subjects appear to be almost newborn - their eyes completely coloured and their fur still fuzzy, not yet silky . A big brown pup protects a little furry chick (l) as a tiny puppy relaxes in a teacup (r) Four little canines rest in blue and green flower pots as they pose perfectly for a picture . John says he prefers taking photos in the studio - like this one - as outdoors, little animals are more likely to escape or become frightened . A very soapy little puppy appears to be caught off guard as she 'takes a bath' in this posed up picture . Cats and dogs appear to be best of friends in this adorable photo . Four fluffy dogs line up in a log crate as they pose for a picture . A little pug looks curiously into the camera while standing next to a much larger companion .
target: John Daniels, 61, from Surrey, has decades of experience working with animals .
  Photographer's charming snaps  celebrate National Pet Day, which takes place tomorrow .
  Include comedy props, tiny furniture and unusual animal pairings .