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By the Sea, Grandpa Hank Looked Down. Pretzel Was Already Looking Back.

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Out on a weathered wooden table near the water, Grandpa Hank has his reading glasses on and his eyes softened down toward the dog at his elbow. Pretzel has her front paws planted on the old boards and her dappled head turned toward him, collar buckled snug, ears hanging soft. Behind them, a cottage garden of potted geraniums, a green watering can, and rubber boots leads toward a lattice fence, and beyond it a strip of grey ocean meets a pale sky. It's the kind of breezy coastal afternoon where nobody is in a hurry.

Beach days with a dog take a bit of planning. Sand can get hot enough to burn paw pads, so testing it with the back of your hand is a good rule of thumb: if it's too hot for you to hold there, it's too hot for paws. Bring plenty of fresh water, since dogs shouldn't drink salt water, and seek out shade during the warmest hours. Short-legged breeds like Dachshunds sit close to the ground and can tire quickly in soft sand, so shorter outings with rest breaks often work best. A quick rinse afterward removes salt and sand from the coat.

Sea air, a sturdy bench, and a dog who looks at you like that. Some afternoons need nothing more, and Hank and Pretzel seem perfectly content to let this one drift by.

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