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Dot Nodded Off in Her Recliner. She Didn't Notice Who Joined Her.

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The TV is off, the afternoon is grey, and Dot has drifted off in her favorite recliner. Her head tips back against the cushion, her eyes are closed, and her white hair is loosely pulled back. She's still wearing her sage quilted vest over a grey sweater. Draped across the wide, overstuffed armrest beside her is Moose, the black Lab, his heavy head and front legs sprawled over the arm and his eyes shut just as tightly as hers. They look like they've been napping in sync for some time. A coffee table piled with books, a mug, and a remote sits by the window, along with a plant and a plaid throw.

Many dogs love to sleep touching their people, and it's usually a sign of trust and attachment. Adult dogs typically sleep a good part of the day, often in multiple naps, and older dogs may sleep even more. Labs are big, though, and a dog climbing onto furniture next to someone who's dozing can cause a bump or a fall when either one wakes. For seniors, it helps to give a large dog a sturdy spot nearby, like a raised bed or a footstool, and to stand up slowly after a nap. A bit of training to settle on cue can make shared quiet time even easier.

Neither of them is going anywhere for a while. Some of life's best moments are just two old friends taking an afternoon nap side by side.

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