Abby Sunshine

Visiting places with your dog requires a fair amount of dog handling. We know the rules of a library, right? It’s considered to be a quiet, focused environment where people are expected not to interrupt others. Abby Sunshine doesn’t know about these expectations. In fact, she is not even allowed in all libraries. Her idea of a good library experience might be bringing a ball to a student and have them throw it and a grand game of fetch could suddenly happen! Why not, the walkways between bookshelves are nice and wide???? How would you handle a dog in a place meant mostly for humans? 

Step one, make sure you are handling a dog who will listen to you. Notice Abby turned around and “smiled” for a picture. This is crucial to a good visit. Make sure your dog is obedient. Step two, make sure you give your animal some good quality time before and after your visit. Abby and I went for a nice walk and played a while before our visit, we took a short walk at a break in the middle of our visit, and we got more exercise after our visit. Doing this helps a dog get through the times that aren’t as dog friendly. She is content to sit and listen to the story and do a few tricks for the kids! Her needs are being met.

Wrangling isn’t just for ranch hands any more!