Browse ›
White-haired grandma in a wooden rocking chair with a chocolate Dachshund curled asleep on a rug at her feet 16 / 31

Grandma Ruth Rocked Gently in Her Chair. Cocoa Slept Right Below.

AI imagedachshundrocking chairafternoon nap

The old rocker creaks softly, and Grandma Ruth sits back in it with her hands resting in her lap. She wears a quilted olive vest over a cream sweater, and her gaze drifts off to the side. At her feet, Cocoa lies curled on a woven rug with his nose tucked toward his tail and his eyes closed. Behind them, a laundry basket, a stack of blankets and a window with soft light fill the cozy room. The house has the hush of a lazy afternoon. A sweater hangs over the arm of the chair, and the whole room feels settled.

Dogs sleep a lot, and a Dachshund in particular can nap for much of the day. A rug or bed near his favorite person helps him feel secure. Rocking chairs, though, deserve some caution. A dog sleeping near the runners can get a tail or paw caught, so look before you rock and give him a bed a little farther away. Dachshunds like to burrow, so a soft blanket in his bed is a good idea. Keep his sleeping space draft-free, and support his long back when you lift him. Talk to your vet if your dog seems stiff after rest or reluctant to move.

Ruth rocks and Cocoa snoozes. There is nothing that needs doing, and both of them know it. Every house needs a spot like this.

More from this collection

All 31 →
White-haired grandma flipping a pancake in a skillet while a chocolate Dachshund looks up from the kitchen floorGrandma Ruth Was Mid-Flip at the Stove. Cocoa Sat Right Below, Hoping.Smiling grandma in an olive jacket behind the wheel of an old truck with a brown Dachshund beside her on the seatGrandma Ruth Climbed Into the Truck. Cocoa Took the Passenger Seat.
White-haired grandma in an olive vest playing an old upright piano while a brown Dachshund sits on the benchGrandma Ruth Lifted the Lid on the Old Piano. Cocoa Hopped Onto the Bench.White-haired grandma in a plaid shirt and vest holding birdseed beside a feeder while a brown Dachshund sits beside herGrandma Ruth Filled the Feeder. Cocoa Held Still for the Visitors.Smiling grandma in an olive vest on a weathered dock with a tackle box while a long-haired brown dog sits beside herGrandma Ruth Baited Her Line on the Dock. Cocoa Watched the Water.Grandma in a green vest sipping a glass of lemonade on a shady porch while a chocolate Dachshund sits beside herGrandma Ruth Poured a Tall Lemonade. Cocoa Sat Close to Supervise.