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Grandma Rolled Up Her Jeans and Dipped Her Toes in the Pond. Pip Had Thoughts.

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Cool water swirls around Grandma June's bare feet as she sits at the edge of a little wooden dock, jeans rolled up to her knees. She wears her trusty denim shirt, silver braid draped over one shoulder, and she is smiling down at the small companion beside her with a look of complete contentment. Pip sits on the weathered planks right next to her hip, mouth slightly open as if mid-comment, his blue and tan coat fluffed and his eyes fixed on her face. He has wisely chosen to keep his own paws dry. Behind them, the backyard stretches out green and leafy, with a wooden fence and garden beds in the distance.

Ponds and docks can be wonderful summer spots, but small dogs need extra caution near water. Yorkies are tiny and lightweight, and not every dog can swim well, so a dog life jacket is a smart idea around deeper water. Pond water can contain bacteria, parasites or harmful algae, particularly in warm weather, so bring fresh drinking water and discourage your pup from lapping at the edge. If you notice a green scum or unusual color on the water, keep pets out entirely. After time near the water, check your dog's coat for burrs and ticks, and make sure they have shade and a place to cool off.

June may stay with her toes in the water until the sun dips low. Pip seems perfectly happy to keep her company from the dry side of the dock.

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