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An elderly couple in cream sweaters lies in a rope hammock under a tree while a red and white Corgi lies alert on the grass. 20 / 32

Frank and Dottie Drifted Off in the Hammock. Biscuit Stayed on Guard.

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A white rope hammock sways gently between two oaks, and Frank and Dottie are tucked in it together under a green blanket, Dottie's head nestled on a pillow and Frank half dozing beside her. Both wear their trademark cream sweaters. Down on the grass in the foreground, Biscuit lies with his front paws stretched out, head up, ears tall, gazing off across the yard like a very serious little lifeguard. A few autumn leaves are scattered around him. Behind them, a porch with flowerpots, a plaid blanket, a tote bag, a pair of boots, and a blue watering can rounds out the easygoing backyard.

Corgis were bred to work alongside farmers, and many still carry a strong sense of watchfulness. It's common for them to keep an eye on their family and alert to anything unusual, which makes them great little watchdogs. This alertness can also show up as barking, so early training to teach a "quiet" cue is helpful. When owners relax outdoors, it's nice to give the dog a comfortable spot of its own, such as a mat or bed in the shade, with water nearby. Hammocks aren't usually a good place for short-legged dogs, since jumping in and out can strain their backs.

Frank and Dottie can rest easy with Biscuit on duty. Every hammock afternoon deserves a guard this devoted.

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