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An elderly Black man in a brown cardigan sits at a lace-covered table with tea and a scone while a red Shiba Inu sits nearby. 21 / 31

Earl Poured Afternoon Tea. Maple Sat Down Like She'd Been Invited.

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Sunlight slips through the curtains onto a round table draped in white lace, where Earl sits with a cup of milky tea, a scone on a plate and a little bowl of butter. His brown cardigan is soft, his glasses hang from the open collar and he smiles down at the table with quiet contentment. At his side, Maple the red Shiba Inu sits upright with her tongue just peeking out and her dark eyes locked on the plate. Lemons, framed photographs, a basket of yarn and a houseplant fill the kitchen behind them.

A quiet tea at the table is a lovely way to mark the afternoon, and dogs are usually delighted to be invited. A polite dog sits calmly, and Shiba Inus can learn this with patient training and small rewards, though their independent streak means sessions should be brief and upbeat. Remember that tea and coffee contain caffeine, which is harmful to dogs, and baked goods often have sugar, butter or raisins, so keep her portion separate. A plain dog biscuit makes a fine tea-time treat. If she grabs something she shouldn't, call your vet.

Maple is a model of good manners, aside from the wishful stare. Earl has noticed, of course, and is trying not to smile. There is probably a dog biscuit waiting for the end of the tea.

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