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Grandpa Put On His Headphones and an Old Record. Rusty Couldn't Hear a Thing.

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A record turns slowly on a vintage turntable, its wooden cabinet stacked with album sleeves, and a warm lamp glows in the corner of the living room. Grandpa Hank sits back on the couch with a pair of big black headphones over his white hair, eyes softly closed in a contented half smile, clearly lost somewhere in a favorite old tune. Rusty sits pressed against his side on a knitted throw, head tipped up, brown eyes watching Hank's face with quiet devotion. Framed family pictures line the shelf behind them, and a leafy houseplant spills over the top of the cabinet.

Dogs hear a much wider range of sounds than people do, including higher pitches, and they can pick up noises at a greater distance. That is one reason loud music or sudden booming sounds can make some dogs uneasy. Many owners notice their pets seem calmer with soft, steady music playing, and some shelters and kennels use quiet background music to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Every dog is different, though, so watch your pet's body language. Relaxed ears, slow blinks, and a loose posture usually mean they are comfortable, while pacing or leaving the room may mean the volume or style is not their thing. Headphones, of course, solve the volume question entirely.

Rusty cannot hear a note of whatever Hank is enjoying, and he does not seem to mind at all. Being close to his favorite person is the only song he needs tonight.

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