Paws at the Park, Gold Coast Dog Markets,
Queensland. Australia
The
Gold Coast is blessed with spaces to take the dog for a bit of fresh air and
exercise. So we got up early for the one hour drive down the M1 stopping first
at Burleigh Heads Hill to check out the surf and surfers, early walkers and
lined up at Nook Espresso. John Laws Park offers one of the most magical views
anywhere in the world and was a buzz.
We then headed back so Shari could have a
run and swim at Pizzey Park. Prizzey Park, Miami, has a great enclosed agility
area which is safe for dogs of all sizes to play in. The lakeside area of this
Miami dog park is also perfect for man’s best friend to have a scamper and
sniff around. You can enjoy a walk around the lake, with the pine trees as a
backdrop. Pizzey Park is considered one of the best Pet Friendly areas on the
Gold Coast. Shari got to stretch her legs, swim, chase and play with other
friendly dogs.
Canine
friends can play a wide variety of roles in a person’s life. They can be the
food allergen detector, the stress reliever, the security officer, the travel
companion and even the wingman. However, it’s a fact that they won’t be around
forever. This is why you should treasure every moment you have with them.We then
headed to Country Paradise for Santa Paws in the Park.
We last
attended the Gold Coast’s largest dog market on the 3rd December 2017 at the
Cleveland Showgrounds. The market is the brainchild of two small business
owners — Jenna, who owns Doggie Tea and Hugo’s Ice Creamery; and Lia, of
oodle&co. The idea began and grew slowly, with the two friends just
attending normal markets with their businesses. After several of these events,
the concept of promoting in these markets was born. They both thought that it
would be amazing to have a place where all local dog businesses owners can
showcase their products and services to dog lovers.
Their
first market started in April 2016 with only 20 stall markets with 500
attendees. After holding several markets, it has rapidly grown, now with more
stalls and activities for everybody.
Paws at
the Park is Australia’s largest free dog market event and we seem to always miss
the August event held at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. The Gold Coast’s favourite
doggie market event was back again today, Sunday 17 November with a festive
twist. At Santa Paws at the Park, you’ll have the paw-fect place to pick up
this year’s Christmas presents for your fur-kids and snap a photo with Santa
Paws himself!
The
Christmas market was moved from Cleveland to Country Paradise Parklands. Country
Paradise Parklands is a wonderful, open space, community-managed parklands
situated in Nerang. The sprawling grounds feature stables and a large paddock
for the Healing Hooves program, a community garden, a large main building and
workshop for the Men's Shed. There was over 100 market stalls for all those
Christmas gift ideas, educational seminars and demos, off-leash areas for small
and big dogs, food trucks, plus competitions and raffles with thousands of
dollars in prizing.
If
you’re an animal lover you know you’ve said once or twice before. What if that dog
idea dream could become your next business? With so many people having dogs
instead of children, products and services that help people care for their
four-legged family members are in a growth pattern that doesn’t seem slowing
down anytime in the near future. There was some great stores and imagine the
owners trying to cement themselves in this world is a hard no matter what
you’re doing. Now imagine doing that in this dog-eat-dog corporate world. Unlike
big corporations, these markets offer you unique products that will be as
incredible as you think they will. You’ll find unique twists on traditional
possessions, or entirely unique ideas that create products that you never even
knew you needed before you saw them in that shop. There are lots of local
makers who bring their personal experiences, skills, and creativity to their
products. So take the time to go to a local market event sometime and you’ll
find out how these local people bring the soul to their products. And believe me;
it might just make your day.
We love
to Follow them on social media and make sure we share their deals or products
and announcements so to help them get a wider net for people who will be interested
in their products.
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It’s
important to remember that dogs are social animals. There’s a reason we call
them our best friends: They are wired to spend time with us, watch us and help
us. It’s hard for dogs to become great at their job of companion if they don’t
ever spend any time in our company that’s why we take Shari on as many
adventures as we can. We don’t leave her at home or palm off to neighbours so
we can have adventures. If she can’t come we find something that she is
welcomed at.
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