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An older Asian American man naps in a beige recliner while a brindle Boxer sleeps with its head draped over the armrest. 11 / 29

Grandpa Ken Said He Was Just Resting His Eyes. Rocco Joined In.

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The TV screen has gone dark, and so have both of its viewers. Grandpa Ken has sunk deep into his beige recliner, head tipped back and mouth slightly open, wearing a cable-knit sweater over a collared shirt. Rocco has hauled most of himself up onto the overstuffed chair and draped his head and front legs across the armrest, eyes squeezed shut, jowls squished against the cushion. A gray blanket is folded on the TV stand, a houseplant sits beside it, and a bookshelf with glasses and baskets lines the wall near the window.

Napping together is one of the most common ways dogs show they feel safe with their people. Dogs are social animals, and sleeping close to a trusted companion is a natural comfort behavior. Boxers in particular are known for being affectionate snugglers, despite their bouncy, athletic reputation. If your dog likes to share furniture, consider a washable throw to protect the upholstery and a pet ramp or step if jumping up is hard on older joints. For seniors, the warmth and steady breathing of a dog nearby can make an afternoon rest feel calm and companionable.

Neither of them is going to remember what was on TV, and neither of them will mind. Some afternoons are simply made for a long, shared snooze in the warmest chair in the house.

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