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Grandma Dot Started Whittling on the Porch. Waffles Never Looked Away.

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Soft little curls of pale wood drift down onto the porch boards, and Waffles is not missing a single one. Grandma Dot sits cross legged in her gray cardigan and blue shirt, glasses low on her nose, carving a small piece of wood with a little knife while shavings spill from her hands. Waffles has leaned in close, ears perked and eyes fixed on the falling flakes, as if each one might be worth a chase. A blue mug waits on the rail, and the backyard garden stretches out behind them in the gray afternoon light.

Wood shavings make a fun show for a curious dog, but they deserve a little caution. Small pieces can get swallowed, and some kinds of wood can irritate a dog's mouth or stomach if chewed, so it helps to sweep up the pile once the project is done. The same goes for any sharp tools, which should always be kept well out of a pet's reach. Giving your dog a safe chew toy nearby can satisfy that urge to mouth things while you work. Corgis in particular tend to be bright, watchful dogs who love being part of whatever their person is doing.

Dot keeps whittling, Waffles keeps watching, and the porch gets a little more fragrant with every curl. It is a quiet kind of teamwork, and it seems to suit them both. Every few seconds another curl lands, and Waffles tilts her head as if keeping score. It is a slow, sweet afternoon, and the only sounds are the soft scrape of the blade and the occasional happy sigh.

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