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Grandpa Ken Found a Quiet Bench by the Sea. Mochi Wanted the Best View.

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Out past the railing, the ocean glimmers silver under a hazy afternoon sky, and a breezy little deck full of potted plants overlooks the water. Grandpa Ken sits on a weathered wooden bench in a taupe cable-knit sweater vest over a blue shirt, glasses on, smiling down with quiet contentment. Mochi sits snugly in his lap, her curly cream coat fluffed by the sea breeze, gazing off toward the water with alert dark eyes. Clay pots of succulents and grasses, a chain-link fence, and a glimpse of rooftops by the shore complete the relaxed coastal scene.

Seaside outings with a dog can be wonderful with a little preparation. Sand and boardwalks can get very hot by midday, so mornings or late afternoons are easier on paws. Salt water is not good for dogs to drink, so bring fresh water and a small bowl. Sea breezes can also tangle a Havanese's silky coat and leave it full of sand and salt, so a gentle rinse and brush afterward helps prevent mats and skin irritation. Many beaches and boardwalks have rules about dogs, especially in summer, so it is worth checking ahead.

Ken and Mochi do not seem to need anything more than this bench and this view. The sea does all the talking for them.

Salt air, a soft breeze, and a little dog who would rather sit with you than anywhere else. That is a fine afternoon by the water.

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