On a quiet country lane, a tiny Yorkshire Terrier and a calm older Labrador walk in the same direction a few metres apart, both sniffing the verge, each on a loose lead held by a smiling grey-haired East Asian couple.

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Side by Side

Meeting a partner’s family for the first time goes better on a walk than over a formal dinner. Side by side on a path, there’s always something to look at: a dog, a duck, the view. Nobody has to stare across a table, and the silences don’t feel awkward. By the time you sit down to eat, you’ve already started.

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A Paws a Day is a short daily story that helps you see the world through your dog's eyes: it starts with a moment from your own life and ends with your dog.

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