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An older man in a fishing vest tucks a cream blanket around a chocolate dapple Dachshund lying in a round gray dog bed. 33 / 36

Every Night, Grandpa Kneels Down Beside One Small Gray Bed

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It is bedtime, and Grandpa Ray takes the job seriously. Kneeling on the wooden floor beside a plush round gray bed, he carefully tucks a soft cream blanket around Pickles until only her face peeks out. She looks up at him from her cozy burrow with big, sleepy eyes, her wavy chocolate-dapple ears framing her face. Ray's expression is focused and gentle, his white mustache and wild gray hair giving him the look of a devoted grandfather finishing the evening routine. A wicker basket of folded laundry, a navy blanket over a chair, and a few houseplants by the window complete the quiet bedroom corner.

Dachshunds are famous for loving to burrow. Their hunting history involved digging into tunnels, and many of them still enjoy snuggling under blankets, pillows, and even their owner's sweaters. Offering a soft blanket or a covered bed can help them feel safe and warm, especially since their short coats and low bodies can make them prone to getting chilly. Choose a breathable blanket and make sure your dog can easily get in and out on their own. A supportive bed with good cushioning is also kind to their long backs. Keeping the bed in a quiet spot away from drafts and busy foot traffic can help a Dachshund settle more easily at night.

With the blanket tucked just right and her favorite person close by, Pickles is all set for sweet dreams. Some bedtime rituals never get old.

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