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An older man in a cap pins white sheets to a clothesline while a yellow Labrador trots out between the hanging laundry. 36 / 40

Grandpa Had Just Hung the Last Clean Sheet. Then He Heard Paws Coming.

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White sheets snap gently on the clothesline, held up by a long row of wooden clothespins, and Grandpa Gus is clipping one more corner into place. He wears his flat cap and work vest, and he glances back with a knowing smile, because he can hear exactly what is coming. Sunny bursts out from between the hanging sheets, blue collar flashing, tongue out, ears flying, trotting through the laundry like it is her own personal obstacle course. A blue basket heaped with more clothes waits on the grass, garden tools lean against the house, and shirts and towels flutter along the line behind them.

Running through flapping fabric is a surprisingly common game for dogs, and it makes sense. Movement, rustling sounds, and the fun of disappearing and reappearing all spark a dog's playful side. Labradors, who are energetic and love interactive games, often adore this kind of thing. It is still smart to keep an eye on things. Clothespins can be chewed and swallowed, and socks or small items left in a basket are a common reason dogs end up with stomach blockages. Keep pins in a bag or apron, and do not let your dog carry off laundry as a toy. If you want to encourage the game safely, a tug toy or a round of hide-and-seek can scratch the same itch.

The sheets might need a second wash after this. Somehow, Grandpa does not look too worried about it.

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