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Frank and Dottie Started Reading Aloud on the Couch. Biscuit Looked Up.

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Story time on the couch has a very attentive listener. Frank and Dottie sit snugly side by side in matching cream sweaters with gray zigzag bands, holding an open book between them and smiling as they read aloud. Biscuit sits at their knees with his head tipped all the way back, nose pointed up at the page and big ears turned toward their voices, as if he's waiting to hear how the chapter ends. Around them, the living room is warm and lived-in: soft cushions, a blanket draped over the couch, a basket on the floor, a houseplant by the window, and a mug and keys on the side table.

Reading aloud to a dog might seem silly, but the calm, steady rhythm of a familiar voice is soothing for many pets. Dogs are very tuned in to human tone and often respond to gentle, warm speech by relaxing. Some libraries and schools run programs where children read to calm therapy dogs, because a nonjudgmental listener can boost a young reader's confidence. For older adults, reading together, with or without a dog, is a nice way to share time, keep the mind active, and enjoy a good story. A dog that settles in nearby simply makes it cozier.

Biscuit may not follow the plot, but he's clearly enjoying the performance. Frank and Dottie seem to have found their favorite audience.

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