Lady & Merlin Visit the Corey Avenue Sunday Morning Market

Visiting public places is one of the ways that we help train our dogs to be calm and obedient in unique situations.  This week, we took Lady and Merlin to the Corey Avenue Sunday Morning Market in St. Pete Beach.  This quaint main street turns into a fun outdoor market each Sunday with live music.  You'll find crafts, homemade food, homemade goods, produce, plants and much more in this great market.

Lady and Merlin
at the Corey Avenue Sunday Market

We bring the dogs here now and again to experience all of the sights, smells, and sounds and this helps train them for surprise situations that they may encounter on a therapy dog visit to a hospital, public library, airport, or other facilities.  They are very good at responding in challenging situations, but we give them regular practice in settings like this.

The young and the young-at-heart came over to see our two Collies and talk with us about their work as Therapy Dogs.  We had a great time at the market.  Check out the market here!