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Grandpa Ken Slipped on His Headphones. Mochi Had Never Seen the Record Spin Before.

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Somewhere inside those big black headphones, a record is playing that only Grandpa Ken can hear. His eyes are half closed, a gentle smile sits on his face, and his cream sweater vest looks soft in the window light. Beside him, Mochi has pulled himself up with both front paws planted on the wooden turntable cabinet, nose pointed toward the spinning disc with total concentration. His round dark eyes follow the platter as if the music might be coming from the record itself. Behind them, a sofa with a knitted throw, a basket, a stack of books and a mug make the living room feel lived in and warm.

Dogs hear a much wider range of sound than people do, and their ears are very sensitive, so loud music can be uncomfortable for them. That makes headphones a considerate choice for a dog household. If you play music out loud, keep the volume moderate and let your dog move to a quieter room if they want to. Many dogs seem to enjoy calm, steady music and may relax to it, and some people play it during thunderstorms or when they leave the house. Every dog is different, so watch for signs of stress such as pacing, panting or hiding. Keep an eye on curious paws near moving parts and cords too, since a turntable can pinch or tip.

Whatever Grandpa Ken is listening to, it must be a good one. Mochi is not going anywhere until the last track finishes.

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