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Grandma Went to the Market for Tomatoes. Her Dog Went for Something Else.

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Crates of red tomatoes, bunches of kale, cucumbers and little pumpkins crowd every table at this small garden market, and Grandma Doris is clearly enjoying the stroll. She smiles down through her glasses, wearing a light blue shirt under a long oatmeal cardigan, the leash looped loosely in her hand. Pewter trots at her side with his mouth open and tongue out, looking thoroughly pleased with the outing. Watering cans, wicker baskets and potted herbs fill the background, along with a canvas tote hanging on the fence for anyone who buys more than they planned.

Markets can be great places to socialize a dog, with new sights, smells and friendly people. A few manners help it go smoothly. Keep the leash short near food tables, and bring water, since paved areas warm up fast. Some markets do not allow pets, so check the rules before heading out. It is also wise to keep an eye on what is dropped on the ground. Onions, garlic, grapes and some other common foods are not safe for dogs, and corn cobs or fruit pits can cause blockages if swallowed. A dog that seems stressed by crowds is better off at home.

For many seniors, a market walk with a dog is about more than groceries. It is fresh air, gentle exercise and a dozen small conversations with vendors and neighbors who want to say hello to the dog.

Pewter has no shopping list at all. His only plan is to smell every crate and charm every person along the way.

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