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Yorkshire Terrier holds a stick in its mouth up front while an older man in a green vest kneels to repair a low wooden fence. 25 / 29

Grandpa Ken Knelt Down to Fix the Garden Fence. Mochi Arrived With Her Own Lumber.

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In the foreground, filling nearly half the scene, is Mochi, with a long twig clamped sideways in her mouth and an expression of enormous self-importance. Her ears stand tall, her bangs fall into her bright eyes, and she looks ready to present her contribution to the project. Just behind her, Grandpa Ken kneels beside a low wooden garden fence in a green sweater vest, blue shirt, and khakis, a wristwatch on one arm, carefully twisting a bit of wire around a loose board. Pliers, wire cutters, a water bottle, and a canvas bag of supplies are scattered on the dirt, and a taller plank fence and potted plants line the yard beyond.

Fence repairs matter a lot when a small terrier lives at home. Yorkshire Terriers are tiny enough to squeeze through surprisingly narrow gaps, and their terrier heritage means some enjoy digging under boundaries too. Walking the fence line now and then to look for loose boards, gaps near the ground, or holes being dug is a smart habit. Reinforcing the bottom edge with buried wire or a row of stones can discourage escape artists. While working, keep tools, wire scraps, nails, and screws out of reach, since a curious dog may pick them up. Microchipping and an ID tag on the collar are good backups in case a determined pup ever slips out.

Mochi is convinced her stick is the key to the whole operation, and Ken is too kind to tell her otherwise. Every good repair crew needs a cheerful supervisor.

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