Is there anything more joyous than a dog catching a treat? – 15 pics to show there isn’t

Dogs are simple beings which take pleasure in the small things – a tickle behind the ear, a thrown stick, and – best of all – the odd treat. German photographer Christian Vieler has been capturing the moment a dog aims for a tossed treat since 2013 and his collection is absolutely glorious.

These are just a few of his lucky subjects.

1. Lotte

2. Bailey

3. Debbie and Quincy

4. Luna

5. Stevie

6. Moos

7. Scampi