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Abuela's Favorite Song Came On in the Kitchen. Chispa Couldn't Sit Still Either.

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Golden light floods a wooden kitchen lined with mugs on open shelves, a dish rack full of plates and a counter scattered with fruit and checkered towels. Abuela, in a gray knit sweater and her long floral apron, sways with one hand lifted gracefully in the air, eyes closed in a smile as if her favorite song has just come on. Chispa stands on her hind legs at her side, mouth open in a delighted grin, fluffy tail blurring with motion. It is impossible to tell who is enjoying the dance more, the grandmother or the dog trying to keep up.

Dancing around the kitchen counts as movement, and that matters at every age. Light activities like swaying to music, stretching and walking around the house can help keep joints limber and spirits high. Dogs pick up on the excitement in a room and often want to join, which makes for a great audience. If your dog tends to jump up on her hind legs, keep sessions short, as frequent jumping can be hard on a small dog's back and knees. Teaching a fun alternative, like a spin or a bow on cue, gives her a way to dance along with all four paws safely grounded.

No band, no ballroom, just a sunny kitchen and a song worth moving to. Some partners are worth waiting a lifetime to find, even if they have four legs and a curly tail.

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