The key to good action shots?

[Cali Mae]

I would love to know the secret to taking action shots when there's nobody to help you, because this is what the majority of my action shots look like:



Primarily like that one, because by the time the camera is in focus.. she's already jumping up and down at the camera.

But we also have the rare moment when I take a picture in between a bark...



Or an attempt at a tug picture that turns out well...



And that one shot that is in focus where she's sitting and being a good girl...



And the photo that captures the moment when you realize you're addicted to manual because the moment you see your dog being cute, you make a dash for the camera and rush to change the ISO and exposure before your dog realizes you're insane and jumps off the couch...