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Frank and Dottie Hung the Clean Sheets Out. Then Came the Zoomies.

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The clothesline stretches across the backyard, heavy with crisp white sheets and towels, and the evening light glows warm behind them. Frank pins up a pillowcase with a wooden clothespin, his cream cable-knit sweater sleeves pushed back. Dottie, in her matching sweater, lifts another sheet toward the line and laughs, because Biscuit has just come racing through. The Corgi is caught mid-stride under the hanging laundry, ears up, mouth open, one paw kicked out in a happy gallop. Garden hoses, flowerpots, and a fence frame the scene, and the windows of the house glow golden in the background.

Swaying sheets are like a giant playground for an energetic Corgi. The fluttering fabric and hidden spaces invite chasing and darting, which is great exercise for a breed that loves to move. Herding dogs often enjoy running loops and circles, so a game of chase around the yard can be a good way to burn energy. Still, laundry day has a few things to watch. Keep clothespins, laundry pods, and detergents out of reach, since they can be harmful if chewed or swallowed. And if your dog likes to tug at hanging sheets, a toy of their own to pull can keep the clean wash safe.

The sheets may need a second shake after Biscuit's lap, but nobody seems to mind. In this backyard, even chores come with a little playtime.

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