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Grandpa Walter Pulled Out His Pocketknife to Whittle. Duke Found It Fascinating.

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The porch light has just flicked on, and a small snowfall of pale wood curls is drifting onto the boards. Grandpa Walter sits on the porch bench in a brown cardigan, gray T-shirt, and glasses, a pocketknife in one hand and a small block of wood in the other, carving with slow, steady strokes. His face is calm and absorbed. Right beside him, Duke sits tall with his black nose just inches from the falling shavings, amber eyes following each curl as it flutters down. The yard behind them holds a green watering can, a few potted plants, and a wooden fence fading into the evening.

Hobbies like whittling and woodworking can be wonderfully relaxing, and having a calm dog nearby is part of the charm. A little care keeps the dog safe. Shavings and splinters may look like fun to chew, but swallowed wood can irritate the mouth or stomach, so sweep up the pile when you finish. Sharp tools should never be left where a curious nose or tail can bump them, and a dog should be settled at a safe distance while blades are in use. Wood stains, varnishes, glues, and solvents can be harmful if licked, so store them securely and keep the dog away until finishes are fully dry. If your dog eats something questionable, call your vet.

Duke seems perfectly content to supervise from his spot, fascinated but polite. Whatever Walter is carving tonight, it already has one very dedicated admirer.

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