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An older man in glasses and a blue plaid shirt plays an old upright piano with a small white Maltese sitting on the bench. 14 / 35

Grandpa Opened His Sheet Music at the Old Piano. Pearl Took the Other Half of the Bench.

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Sheet music is propped on the old upright piano, its wood glowing warm in the window light, and Grandpa Gus is working through a melody with careful fingers. He wears a blue plaid shirt and his glasses, eyes fixed on the keys. Perched on the end of the wooden bench beside him, Pearl sits like a fluffy white cloud, her dark eyes looking straight ahead and her silky ears falling past her chin. A brass candlestick, family photos pinned to a corkboard, a basket of yarn, and a pair of slippers on a low stool make the room feel lived-in and loved.

Dogs hear a much wider range of sounds than people do, and many are sensitive to loud or high-pitched noises. Gentle piano music is usually well tolerated, and some dogs even seem to relax to soft, slow tunes. Watch your dog's body language: a relaxed dog may lie down or lean in, while a stressed dog might pant, pace, or try to leave. Always give them the option to walk away. For small dogs on a bench or chair, make sure they can't fall off, since even short drops can hurt little legs.

Pearl seems to be a devoted member of the audience. She doesn't flinch at the chords, and she looks perfectly content to sit by Gus's side for as long as he plays.

Practice is a lot less lonely with a small, fluffy music lover sitting right beside you.

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