WOW someone has been busy! I liked your site but it was a bit busy for me. All those slamming doors brought back memories of my childhood when Mom would yell, "quit slamming the door!". Yes, back then we went out side to play. I will be checking out your link to the flash software you use. It was impressive. Perhaps I will find some whispering winds and babbling brooks sound effects.
When I first saw the long column on the left of the gallery opening page, I thought it would be better with a smaller font so it didn't hang down and unbalance the page but I see you use it throughout the site. I didn't look to see if you were using frames. I assume you will fill the space below the gallery with something else like you have on other pages. Perhaps you could add cannons firing or a B57 taking off between dogs barking. To me, there is a fine line between the flash being entertaining and annoying. But what do I know, I'm just a grumpy old man. I remember when high tech was pushbuttons on the radio. And, if the reception was good that night, you might hear " The green Hornet" or "The Shadow Knows" Back then, flash was what you got when you hooked the car battery up wrong to the new radio on the dining room table. Keep on flashing.
Fellow dog lover (German Shepards)