ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - U.S. Coast Guard auxiliarist Eric Davis, checks the harness for his guide dog, Payton, before a walk, Jan. 28, 2011. The duo- and Davis's wife, are members of Flotilla 78, of St. Pete Beach, on Florida's west coast. Payton has Coast Guard shoulder boards on her harness.U.S. Coats Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class, Judy L. Silverstein.