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An older man in a brown cable-knit sweater sits on a wooden dock with bare feet in a lake beside a cream Chihuahua. 13 / 25

Grandpa Put His Feet in the Lake. Peanut Had Some Opinions About That.

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Henry has rolled up his trousers, kicked off his shoes, and lowered his bare feet into the still lake water, sending little ripples across the surface. He sits at the end of a weathered dock in a cozy brown cable-knit sweater, hands resting on his knees, smiling down at his companion. Peanut is staying firmly on the dry boards, thank you very much. She sits upright beside him, head tilted back to look up at his face, her expression somewhere between curious and slightly concerned. Cattails and reeds rise along the shore, and fallen leaves dot the dock.

Not every dog is a swimmer, and many small breeds like Chihuahuas would rather stay on solid ground. Their tiny bodies tire quickly in water, and they can get chilled fast, so never assume a dog can swim safely. If you spend time on docks or boats with a small dog, consider a well-fitted dog life jacket, and keep a close eye on them near the edge. Lakes can also hold hazards such as blue-green algae blooms, which can be very dangerous to dogs. Avoid letting dogs drink or wade in water that looks scummy, discolored, or has posted warnings.

Henry gets the cool water on his toes, and Peanut gets a front-row seat with no risk of wet paws. Everyone at the end of this dock is enjoying the lake exactly the way they prefer.

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