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Grandpa Ken Hung Up Clean White Sheets. Mochi Saw a Racetrack.

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White sheets snap in the breeze, held up by a row of wooden clothespins, and Grandpa Ken is reaching up to pin the next one in place. He wears a cream cable-knit cardigan over a blue shirt and studies his work through his glasses. Below the line, Mochi has decided laundry day is a game. The fawn Pug trots out from between two hanging sheets with mouth wide open, curly tail up and front paw lifted mid-step. A blue basket of clothes, scattered shoes, gardening gloves and potted plants fill the busy backyard.

Running through hanging laundry is the kind of simple fun that helps keep a dog happy. Pugs are playful and social, but they do not need intense exercise. Short bursts of play and a couple of easy walks each day usually suit them well, with extra caution in heat and humidity because of their short muzzles. Everyday chores can double as enrichment: letting a dog explore the yard, sniff new smells and follow you around gives its brain a workout. Just keep an eye on small items like clothespins, socks and gloves, since some dogs love to chew or swallow them, which can cause blockages.

Grandpa Ken may need to rewash a corner or two if muddy paws get involved, but he does not look worried. On a breezy afternoon, a flapping sheet and a delighted Pug turn a dull chore into the highlight of the day.

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