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Grandmother with curly gray hair and glasses walks a corgi on a leash down a dirt country road at sunset. 25 / 26

Grandma Dot Took the Long Way Home at Sunset. Waffles Led the Way.

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The sun is sinking, the road is empty and the walk is just beginning to feel good. Grandma Dot strides down a dirt lane in a green cardigan, gray shirt and jeans, a small leather bag across her shoulder, glasses on, looking down at her dog with a soft smile. Waffles trots at her side on a leash, mouth open in a happy pant, tail low and eyes ahead. Golden light spills over the fields on the left, while grass edges the road and a tumble of pots and garden tools sits on the right.

Evening walks are good for dogs and people alike. Cooler air is easier on dogs, and the new smells along a country road give their brains plenty to work on. Use a leash near roads, keep an eye out for ticks and burrs in tall grass, and bring water for both of you. A reflective collar or small light helps drivers see you at dusk. Short legged breeds like corgis often enjoy a steady stroll, but pace the walk to your dog's comfort and talk to your vet about exercise needs.

The road is quiet and the light is glowing. Dot and Waffles walk on without hurry. The fields glow, the birds are settling into the hedges, and the dust on the road turns gold. It is the kind of walk that people carry home in their memory.

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