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Grandma Odessa Shoveled Snow. Copper Turned the Pile Into a Playground.

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Fresh snow covers the driveway and the evergreen hedges, and the cold air has not slowed anyone down. Grandma Odessa leans on a snow shovel in a green puffer coat, gray scarf and black gloves, a bright smile on her face as she watches her helper. Copper is in the middle of the snowbank, bounding with all four paws, mouth open in a joyful pink grin and red-gold fur dusted with white. Behind them, a gray house, trash bins and a fence show the quiet street in winter. Every scoop of snow she moves seems to give him a new place to leap.

Golden Retrievers have a thick double coat and many of them love snow, but cold weather still needs some care. Keep winter outings reasonable in length, and watch for signs your dog is uncomfortable, like shivering, lifting paws or slowing down. Wipe their paws and belly after walking, since road salt and de-icing products can irritate skin and are harmful if licked. Ice balls can form between toes and fur, so trim long fur and check often. Fresh water matters in winter, too. For older adults, shoveling is hard work, so take it slowly and rest as needed. Retrievers also tend to be energetic, so a few minutes of snow play often goes a long way.

Grandma Odessa will clear the path eventually. First, Copper has a few more snowbanks to explore, and she seems happy to watch him do it.

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