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Grandma in glasses and an olive vest hammering a wooden fence while a chocolate Dachshund holds a long stick in his mouth 6 / 31

Grandma Ruth Went to Fix the Fence. Cocoa Brought the Lumber.

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The old fence leans, a hammer swings and Grandma Ruth is on her knees fixing a loose board. She wears an olive quilted vest and her glasses sit low on her nose as she works. In the foreground, Cocoa stands proudly with a long stick held crosswise in his mouth, his blue collar bright against his brown coat and his eyes bright with purpose. A wheelbarrow, a watering can and a stack of garden tools wait behind them. The yard has the hum of a good project underway. Sawdust and a few fallen leaves dot the ground around them.

Dachshunds love to carry things, and a stick is a classic prize. Wood can splinter and cause mouth or throat injuries, so a sturdy rubber toy is a safer swap. Garden repairs also bring hazards such as nails, screws and tools left on the ground, so pick up loose hardware before your dog explores. Dachshunds are also enthusiastic diggers who can tunnel under a loose fence, so a repaired boundary is a good idea. Because their backs are long, keep his play on level ground. If your dog swallows anything sharp, call your vet right away. A small step or ramp near the yard gate also saves him from a hard landing.

Ruth keeps hammering and Cocoa keeps his stick. Together, they are the hardest-working team in the yard. Every fence needs a good inspector.

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