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Grandpa Dropped the Tailgate for a Quiet Break by the Field. Peanut Had Other Plans.

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Out at the edge of the farm field, Earl has let down the tailgate of his old pickup and settled in for a break. He sits in his faded denim shirt and overalls, head tilted down, eyes crinkled into the warmest smile. Peanut has climbed onto his lap and is leaning up to nuzzle his chin, her little body pressed close, her silky ears soft against his shirt. Rows of green crops stretch toward the horizon under a gray sky, and a wire fence, a weathered post, and a scrubby hedge border the field behind the truck.

Truck rides and tailgate breaks are classic country pastimes, and many dogs love tagging along. For small dogs, safety matters. A dog should never ride loose in an open truck bed, where a sudden stop or turn can throw them out. Inside the cab, a secured crate or a harness attached to a seat belt is much safer than riding on a lap. When the tailgate is down, it is a long drop for a Yorkie, so lifting them down rather than letting them jump helps protect small joints. And on warm days, never leave a dog alone in a parked vehicle, where temperatures can climb dangerously fast.

For now, the truck is parked and the field is quiet. Earl has nowhere to be, and Peanut has decided that the best view on the farm is right up close to his face. It is hard to argue with her.

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