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A smiling grandma in a tan cardigan sits on a wooden boardwalk bench while a Jack Russell Terrier leans up to sniff her face. 3 / 28

Odessa Sat Down on the Boardwalk to Enjoy the View. Pip Had a Better Idea.

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Salt air, warm planks, and a sky so bright it bleaches the railing white. Odessa has settled onto a weathered bench along the beach boardwalk, sunglasses pushed up into her silver curls and a soft tan cardigan buttoned against the ocean breeze. Pip has climbed right up beside her, front paws braced on her lap, and is giving her cheek a thorough, nose-first inspection. Her eyes are crinkled into a smile that says she has been through this routine many times and loves it every time. Behind them, a tote bag and a potted succulent wait by a beach house door.

If you bring a dog to the shore, a little planning keeps the day pleasant. Check local rules first, since many beaches and boardwalks limit dogs to certain hours or seasons. Sand and boards can get hot enough to hurt paw pads, so test the surface with your palm and favor early mornings or evenings. Pack fresh water and a bowl, because dogs who lap up seawater can end up with upset stomachs. Shade matters too, especially for active breeds like Jack Russells, who will happily run until they overheat. A quick rinse afterward helps wash salt and sand out of their coat.

For now, though, nobody is in a hurry. The waves can keep rolling, the gulls can keep calling, and Pip can keep sniffing. Some beach days are about swimming, and some are about sitting close to your favorite person and breathing in the sea.

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