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Older man in a sweater vest sprays a hose at a silver car as a Yorkshire Terrier jumps on its hind legs to bite the water. 18 / 29

Grandpa Ken Only Meant to Wash the Car. Then the Hose Drifted Toward Mochi.

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Water arcs off the hood of a silver sedan in the driveway, and Grandpa Ken, sleeves rolled under his tan sweater vest, is laughing as he aims the hose with one hand and holds a yellow sponge with the other. He is supposed to be rinsing the car. Instead, the spray keeps drifting toward Mochi, and Mochi could not be happier about it. The little Yorkie has launched herself onto her hind legs, front paws flailing, mouth wide open to snap at the sparkling stream, her red collar bright against her soaked fur. Puddles spread across the concrete, and an open garage full of tools and a blue bucket waits in the background.

Lots of dogs love chasing water from a hose or sprinkler, and it can be a fun way to cool off on warm days. A few cautions help keep the game safe. Car-washing soaps, waxes, and cleaners are not meant for pets, so rinse soapy puddles away and keep your dog from drinking runoff. Driveways can also hide drips of antifreeze, which is extremely dangerous to dogs even in small amounts. Water sitting in a hose in the sun can get surprisingly hot, so let it run a moment before spraying near your pup. Avoid blasting water directly into a dog's face or mouth at high pressure, and keep play sessions short so small dogs do not swallow too much water.

The car may end up with a few streaks today, but nobody in this driveway seems concerned. Ken has a soaking-wet sidekick and a reason to laugh, which is worth far more than a perfect shine.

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