Unleash the Fun! Yeongdeungpo-gu to Host 'Pet Flea Market Picnic' at Dangsan Park

Yeongdeungpo-gu will host a pet-friendly festival, "Pet Flea Market Picnic," at the central plaza of Dangsan Park on Oct. 23, bringing together residents and their companion animals for a day of activities and community.

The event is designed to create a space where pet owners and non-pet owners can mingle harmoniously in an urban park setting. Planned programs include a mobile dog playground, more than 30 flea market booths and a customized dog-walking class.

A mobile dog playground will be set up at the park's badminton court, enclosed by safety fencing to allow small and medium dogs under 15 kilograms to run freely without leashes. Four certified trainers will be on site throughout the event to provide pet etiquette and safety guidance.

Along the park's walking path, a group dog-walking class led by professional trainers will be held for up to 20 dogs. The session will cover proper walking techniques, correction of problem behaviors such as excessive barking and pulling, and walking manners that show consideration for non-pet owners.

Alongside this, the Yeongdeungpo Veterinary Association will offer free consultations and health checkups, while additional booths will provide caricature portraits and pet grooming services. The flea market will feature pet supplies and homemade treats, as well as a secondhand goods exchange and sale section run by residents themselves.

Those wishing to participate as flea market vendors or join the walking class can apply through the Yeongdeungpo Health Center website until Oct. 14.

Yeongdeungpo-gu District Mayor Jo Yu-jin said the district had prepared "a picnic-like day where both pet owners and non-pet owners can enjoy themselves while being considerate of one another," adding that the district would continue working to foster "a mature pet culture where people and animals can be happy together."