A pet fair day with a Thai Ridgeback

Last month I went to a pet fair at a convention hall near Silom with Kanom, my five-year-old Thai Ridgeback. I expected something big and cheerful, and it was big, but also very crowded and loud by midday. Kanom is a calm dog most of the time, yet he does not like strangers reaching for his face. So I kept him on a short lead, stayed near the edge of the aisles and let him watch from a distance.

My advice: go early in the morning, bring water and a folding bowl, and check whether the event allows dogs in the hall before you leave home. Many stalls sell food and toys that are not really necessary. Read the labels, ask the staff questions and take your time. We left after two hours with one new toy and a tired dog, which was exactly the result I wanted.