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Smiling older Black woman in a green cardigan leans toward a happy white Bichon Frise wagging its tail in a sunny kitchen. 3 / 37

Grandma Loretta Started Swaying in the Kitchen. Cotton Wasn't About to Miss It.

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Golden afternoon light floods the kitchen, glinting off the kettle and the jars on the counter. Grandma Loretta, in her olive cardigan and cream top, is swaying to a tune only she can hear, and she's leaning toward Cotton with a delighted, eyes-crinkled smile. The little Bichon is clearly thrilled to join in. He's standing tall with his mouth open in a happy pant, his fluffy white tail curled up high and blurred mid-wag, and his blue collar peeking out of all that fluff. A striped dish towel hangs from the oven door, and a bowl of fruit sits by the sunny window.

Bichon Frises are known for their merry, playful personalities, and they tend to adore being involved in whatever their people are doing. A wagging tail held high, a relaxed open mouth and a bouncy stance are all classic signs of a happy, engaged dog. Dancing, playing and moving around the house together is good exercise for both pet and owner, and many older adults find that a lively small dog gives them plenty of reasons to get up and move. Just watch your step; small dogs love to be underfoot, so keep floors clear and wear supportive shoes when the kitchen turns into a dance floor.

No playlist is needed for this kind of fun. A sunny kitchen, a happy grandma and a little white dog who never misses a beat make for the best kind of afternoon.

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