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Grandpa Ken Picked Up the Leash. Mochi's Face Did the Rest of the Talking.

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The leash is clipped on, the backyard grass is scattered with autumn leaves, and Mochi is beyond ready. The little cream Havanese stretches up toward Grandpa Ken with her mouth open in a huge, happy grin, tongue out, dark eyes sparkling. Ken, in a brown sweater vest over a pale blue collared shirt, looks down at her with an affectionate smile, holding the black leash loosely in one hand. Behind them, a wooden fence borders the yard, a quiet country road winds past, and bare trees line the distant fields under a soft, cloudy sky.

Havanese do not need intense exercise, but they do thrive on daily walks and play. A couple of short walks a day, plus some indoor games, is usually plenty to keep them fit and content. Their small size makes them easy for older adults to handle on a leash, and their friendly temperament often makes walks social occasions. A harness can be gentler than a collar for small dogs, especially if they tend to pull. On country roads, keep your dog on a short leash, walk facing traffic, and wear something bright if you are out near dusk.

Mochi's excitement is impossible to miss. That joyful grin says the walk is the best part of her day, and Ken seems to feel the same.

Down the road and back again, with a happy little dog at your side, is a fine way to spend any afternoon.

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