The path to happiness is paved in paw prints. Dogs bring so much joy to the world with their wet noses, floppy ears and big hearts. They bring smiles to people’s faces and fill our hearts with love. This series is a documentation of the dog parks in the Durham Region as they are enjoyed by people and their dogs. Dog parks are a place for community, exercise, play, and socialization. They are a fun location for dogs and their owners to spend their day surrounded by beautiful nature. Dog parks are an important place for so many people and their dogs.


Victoria Cardillo is a documentary photographer based in the Greater Toronto Area, with a passion for documenting everyday moments. She is inspired to create art that will make people happy, whether that be through a beautiful landscape, an adorable animal, or an image of a moment in someone’s life that can make the audience smile. She is a current student at Toronto Metropolitan University, in the Photography Media Arts program.