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Smiling grandma in an olive quilted vest sits on a pickup tailgate at the edge of a field, hugging a black Labrador. 15 / 22

The Harvest Was Done, So Dot Dropped the Tailgate and Sat a While

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The corn has been cut, and the flat field stretches out pale gold all the way to the tree line. Dot sits on the lowered tailgate of her old pickup in her olive quilted vest, plaid shirt, and jeans, glasses on and cheeks pink from the cool air. Her arm wraps around Moose, who stands close against her knees, leaning into the hug with his tongue out and a contented look on his face. His collar sits snug, and his black coat shines even under the overcast sky. Dry grass and a few weeds grow up around the truck's back wheels.

Truck rides are a favorite for many dogs, but riding loose in an open truck bed is risky, since sudden stops or turns can throw a dog out. The safest options are riding in the cab with a secure harness or crate, or in a properly secured crate in the bed. When the truck is parked, lowering the tailgate can make a nice seat, but help a heavy dog like a Lab get up and down rather than letting them leap from height, which can strain joints. And never leave a dog in a parked vehicle on a warm day, as temperatures inside can rise dangerously fast.

There's no hurry out here, just open sky, a quiet field, and a good dog leaning into a hug. Dot and Moose could sit like this until sundown.

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