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An older man in a fishing vest plays an old upright piano while a dapple Dachshund sits on the wooden bench beside him. 17 / 36

Grandpa Sat Down at His Old Piano. The Best Seat Was Already Taken.

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The old upright piano has a few chips in its wood and keys that have yellowed with age, but Grandpa Ray still knows exactly where every note lives. He sits with his fingers spread across the keyboard, a gentle smile under his white mustache, eyes cast down as he plays from memory. Pickles has claimed the end of the wooden bench, sitting tall with her chest out and her head cocked toward the keys, one ear flopped forward as if she is listening carefully for a wrong note. A lamp glows in the corner, a mug and a stack of books rest on top of the piano, and a plaid blanket drapes over the couch nearby.

Many dogs seem to settle down when soft music is playing, and some owners keep gentle tunes on to help their pets relax. Each dog is different, though, so watch for signs of comfort, like loose posture and relaxed ears, or signs of stress, like pacing or trying to leave. Dogs hear a wider range of sounds than we do, so moderate volume is kinder. If your Dachshund likes to sit up on benches and chairs, help them get up and down rather than letting them jump, since their long backs are prone to injury. Making music is a wonderful hobby for older adults, and a small furry audience can make every practice session feel like a concert.

Pickles may never request an encore out loud, but she is not leaving that bench until the last song is played.

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