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Grandpa Sat Down to Play Piano. The Dog Claimed the Bench

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The upright piano is dark with age, and Gus bends over its yellowed keys with his glasses sliding down his nose. Sheet music sits propped on the stand, and a knitted throw is draped over the chair behind him. Right beside him on the bench, Biscuit sits tall and proud with her chest out, looking straight ahead as if she is the one on the program. Her brown eyes are calm and focused and her coat gleams in the window light.

Many dogs seem to enjoy being near live music, though reactions vary from dog to dog. Some settle down to listen, some wander off, and a few may even howl along, which is a perfectly normal canine response to certain pitches. If your dog sits close to an instrument, keep the volume comfortable, since dogs hear higher sounds than we do and loud notes can be startling. Keep paws and tails away from the keyboard lid, and never let a dog chew on instrument parts. Golden Retrievers are often gentle and people-focused, which makes them patient audience members for practice sessions. If your dog seems stressed by sounds, your vet can suggest ways to help.

Whatever tune is drifting through the room, Biscuit has decided it is good. She has the steady look of a loyal fan who plans to stay for the whole concert.

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