Melissa Corcoran of Clearwater, right, hugs Scooter, a seven-month-old standard poodle, as he gives Matt Stremler a smooch at the Pawfest Kids & Canines Carnival at Largo Central Park on March 3.
Edward Williamson of Largo leads his dog, Shelby, through the obstacle course set up for the Pawfest Kids & Canines Carnival at Largo Central Park Saturday. As you can see, the two-year-old sheltie handled the hurdle with ease. Williamson is a member of the Suncoast Dog Training Club, which provided demonstrations for the public that day.