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Grandma Ruth Raised the Tennis Ball. Cocoa Crouched Low and Waited.

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The lawn is damp and green, and Grandma Ruth kneels on it with a laugh, a yellow tennis ball held out in her fingers. She wears a navy vest and a gray top, her white hair pinned up and her smile wide open. In front of her, Cocoa has stopped in mid-step, his body low and his eyes locked on the ball, ears swinging forward. Garden pots, a wooden fence and a low evening light fill the backyard. It is the quiet moment right before the throw. Even the grass looks eager for the next sprint.

Fetch is a good game for many dogs, but it needs a few precautions for a Dachshund. Because of their long backs and short legs, hard jumping and twisting can be risky, so keep games on flat ground and avoid tossing the ball high. A few short rounds are better than a long, tiring session, and a ball that is too big to swallow is safer. Keep fresh water handy and stop when he looks tired. Dachshunds are bright and playful, and they love to chase, so play can be a great way to burn off energy. Talk to your vet about safe exercise for your dog.

Ruth winds up and Cocoa braces himself. It is a game they will happily play again tomorrow. It is an easy happiness.

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