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Grandma Dot Slipped Off Her Shoes at the Dock. Waffles Stayed Right Beside Her.

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The water is cool, the boards are warm, and nobody is in a rush. Grandma Dot sits at the end of an old wooden dock in a light cream cardigan and pale blue top, glasses on, her bare feet dangling in the lake. She smiles gently at the water. Waffles sits right beside her on a lower plank, her nose pointed toward Dot, her tan, black and white coat catching the sun. Weathered posts rise from the water, boats and small docks dot the shoreline, and tall trees line the far bank in soft light.

Docks and lakes are lovely for dogs, though water safety comes first. Not every dog is a strong swimmer, and corgis, with their short legs and sturdy bodies, may not take to deep water. Stay close, keep a lifejacket made for dogs handy if your dog will be in the water, and offer fresh water to drink, since lake water can contain bacteria or algae. Slippery boards can be tough on small paws, so go slowly. When in doubt, talk to your vet about outdoor safety for your dog.

Dot wiggles her toes, Waffles keeps watch, and the lake ripples gently past. It is a perfect little pocket of peace. A light breeze moves over the water, ducks drift past in the distance, and the afternoon seems to stretch on and on. Moments like this need no plans at all, only warm planks and good company.

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