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No Bites on the Line Yet, but Rose Was Laughing Anyway

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An old lantern flickers on a post as evening falls over the pond. Rose sits on the edge of a weathered, mossy dock, her chunky cardigan pulled over a plaid shirt, holding a simple wooden fishing pole with a thin line trailing into the dark water. She's laughing, eyes crinkled, looking right at Yeti, who sits tall beside her with his mouth open in a huge, happy grin. His white fur glows against the dusky backyard, and a brown leather collar peeks through his ruff. The fence and bare trees behind them fade softly into the twilight.

Fishing with a dog is a lovely way to spend a quiet evening, but a little preparation keeps it safe. Hooks and fishing line are the biggest hazards. Dogs are drawn to the smell of bait and can swallow hooks or get line wrapped around legs or tongues, so keep tackle closed and any baited lines under watch. Never let a dog eat raw fish scraps, which can carry parasites and bones. Docks can be slippery, especially at dusk when moss gets damp, so a well-fitted collar or harness and staying close to your dog help prevent unexpected swims. Samoyeds have a heavy double coat that takes a long time to dry, so if your dog does get wet, towel him well and let him dry somewhere warm. If a hook ever lodges in your dog, don't pull it out yourself; get to a vet.

No bites on the line yet, but Rose doesn't seem to mind. With Yeti grinning beside her, the evening already feels like a good catch.

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