#1 and #2 feel kinda like private eye surveillance shots, I don't think the greenery/flowers add anything to the photos in either one. If you're going to do blurred foreground elements like in #2, try not to have them cutting through your subject, definitely distracting!
Your dogs are totally cute, but maybe next time try getting down at or below their level. Shooting from above with dogs and children tend to give pictures that "Every other dog/child picture" look. They look like sweeties! I am a sucker for a Golden Retriever!