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An elderly Asian American man in a sweater vest repairs a wooden fence while a fawn Boxer sits beside him holding a stick. 11 / 33

Ken Needed Help Fixing the Fence. Duke Showed Up With His Own Lumber.

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The side yard fence has a few loose boards, and Grandpa Ken is on the job. Crouched in his brown sweater vest and checked shirt, he braces a weathered plank with a gloved hand and works at it with a small tool, glasses perched on his nose. Duke sits right at his elbow, a long stick clamped proudly in his mouth, staring straight ahead with the serious expression of an assistant who has brought the most important piece of equipment. Behind them, clay pots, a blue bucket of tools, garden gloves, boots, and leaning lumber show that this is a busy, well-used corner of the yard.

Many dogs love carrying sticks around, and it can be a sweet way for them to feel involved. Still, sticks can splinter and cause injuries to the mouth or throat, especially during energetic chewing or fetch. A sturdy rubber chew toy or a rope toy is a safer stand-in. During home repair projects, keep your dog at a safe distance from saws, hammers, nails, and screws, and do a quick sweep afterward for any dropped hardware or sharp wood fragments. A gap in a fence is also worth fixing promptly, since Boxers are strong, curious dogs who may squeeze through.

Ken may be doing the actual repairs, but Duke is convinced his stick is the key to the whole operation. With a partner that dedicated, this fence will be good as new in no time.

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