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Rose Opened Her Favorite Book and Started Reading Out Loud. Yeti Was Hooked.

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Mid-sentence, Rose glances down over her glasses and laughs at her audience. She's tucked into the corner of a soft olive sofa in a chunky knit cardigan, an open hardback held up in one hand, reading aloud with obvious enjoyment. Yeti sits squarely in front of her on the cushions, his fluffy white head tilted up and his dark eyes locked on her face as if hanging on every word. A cream throw is draped over the back of the couch, a wicker basket of blankets sits in the corner, and a mug and a couple of small succulents rest on the side table.

Talking and reading to your dog isn't as silly as it might seem. Dogs are very attuned to human voices and tone, and many seem to find a calm, steady voice soothing. Reading aloud is also a popular way to help children practice reading, since a dog makes a patient, non-judgmental listener, and some libraries and schools host reading programs with trained therapy dogs. For older adults, reading to a pet can be a gentle way to keep the voice and mind active and to add a little routine to the day. Samoyeds are known for being social and people-focused, so quiet time like this can be genuinely satisfying for them, especially after a good walk. Just keep favorite books out of reach afterward, since paper and bindings make tempting chew toys for a bored dog.

Whether the story is a mystery or a romance, Yeti seems thoroughly invested. Rose has never had a more attentive book club.

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