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Grandma Nell Began a New Chapter. Waffles Never Looked Away.

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Grandma Nell is mid-sentence, a book held open in one hand and a warm smile on her face, as she reads to the only member of the audience. She sits on a cream couch in a sage green cardigan over a gray top, her curly gray hair and glasses lit by soft window light. Waffles lies across her lap with his white-tipped front paws resting on the cushion, his nose pointed up toward her and his brown eyes fixed on her face. A green throw is draped across the back of the couch, a mug sits on a table at the right and a houseplant sits in the window behind them.

Dogs do not understand the words, but they do respond to the tone of a familiar voice, and many seem to enjoy it. Reading aloud gives a dog calm, steady attention and can help them settle in the evening. It is a nice mental exercise for the reader, too. Beagles are social dogs that enjoy being close to their people, so a lap and a story suit them. Keep your voice warm and even, let your dog leave if they want to, and offer a short break if the chapter is long. If your Beagle tends to bark or howl when left alone, a regular quiet routine like this can help them feel secure.

Whatever the story is, Waffles has not missed a word. Grandma Nell turns the page, and the evening goes on.

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