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Grandma Nell Hung the Clean Sheets Out to Dry. One of Them Started Peeking Back.

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Crisp white sheets hang in a long, glowing row across the backyard, lit from behind by soft morning sun. Grandma Nell stands at the line in her olive quilted vest and gray sweater, white hair twisted into a bun, pressing a wooden clothespin onto a corner of fabric. Right at her side, Pepper has popped his head out from between two sheets, his fluffy black and white face framed by fabric, ears flopped and eyes bright with mischief. A laundry basket of towels sits on the steps behind them, beside potted herbs and a wooden fence.

Line-drying laundry is a pleasant, old-fashioned chore, and to a playful dog, a row of hanging sheets looks like a game of hide-and-seek. A few tips help keep things tidy and safe. Keep clothespins in a bag or apron rather than dropping them, since small wooden or plastic pins can be chewed and swallowed. Store detergent and dryer products out of reach. If your dog loves running through the line, you might give him a short play session before laundry time, or teach him a settle on a nearby mat. A quick wash of muddy paws before he goes near the sheets saves a lot of rewashing.

Pepper's expression here is pure fun. He looks delighted with himself for finding such a clever hiding spot.

The sheets will dry, the basket will empty, and Pepper will be ready to play peekaboo all over again next week.

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