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Grandma Brought Her Rod Down to the Foggy Dock. Pepper Had to Inspect It First.

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Morning fog hangs low over the water, softening the green house and the trees on the far bank into pale shapes. Grandma Nell sits on the edge of an old wooden dock in her navy quilted vest and a plaid flannel shirt, holding her fishing rod in both hands and smiling down at the reel. Pepper sits beside her with his nose pressed right up to the handle, sniffing the line as though he is checking her knots. Lily pads float in the dark water below, and the dock planks are worn smooth by years of feet and paws.

Fishing trips can be lovely outings for a calm dog, but they come with a few hazards worth knowing. Hooks, lures, and bait are tempting to a dog's nose, and a swallowed hook can be a real emergency. Keep tackle closed up, cut and collect old line, and never leave baited hooks lying around. A well-fitted dog life jacket is a smart idea near deep water, even for good swimmers, because docks can be slick and banks can be steep. Bring fresh drinking water so your dog is not tempted to lap from the lake, and if a hook ever gets caught, contact your vet instead of trying to remove it yourself.

Pepper seems far more interested in the rod than in the fish. Maybe he thinks Nell needs a second opinion before she casts.

The fog will lift soon and the fish may or may not cooperate, but the morning is already a success.

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