In a softly lamp-lit living room in the evening, a large grey Great Dane lies stretched out on its side on a big dog bed, eyes closed and fast asleep, while a white man in his fifties lies on the rug beside it, his head resting on his arms and his eyes gently closed.

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The Bedtime Trick

Many parents know the bedtime trick. The story’s finished, the child is still wide awake, sure they’ll miss something. So you lie down beside them, breathe out slowly, close your eyes and go heavy, as if you’re dropping off yourself. Quite often you do, but not before they have.

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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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