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The Rain Kept Falling, So Rose and Yeti Found the Best Seat on the Porch

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Rain falls in thin silver streaks across the backyard, and the porch roof keeps everyone dry. Rose sits on the wooden boards in her warm cable-knit cardigan, silver hair pinned up, gazing thoughtfully out at the soaked garden. Beside her, Yeti sits upright with his ears softened and his eyes turned in the same direction, his white fur slightly ruffled by the damp breeze. Green lawn, a wooden fence, potted flowers, and a forgotten watering can stretch out beyond the porch posts, and the whole scene has the hushed, peaceful feel of a long, rainy afternoon.

Many dogs are content to sit and watch the weather, taking in the shifting sounds and smells that rain brings. Others, though, can be unsettled by storms, especially thunder. Signs of storm anxiety can include pacing, panting, trembling, hiding, or clinging closely to their people. Offering a quiet, enclosed space like a covered crate or an interior room, keeping your own manner calm, and using background noise to soften loud sounds can help. Gradual exposure to recorded storm sounds at low volume, paired with treats, may help some dogs over time. If anxiety is severe, talk to your vet about further options. After a rainy walk, towel-dry a Samoyed thoroughly, paying attention to the dense undercoat, since damp fur held against the skin for long periods can lead to irritation.

Rose and Yeti don't need to talk to enjoy the rain together. Sometimes the best company is the kind that simply sits beside you.

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