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Grandpa Took a Lunch Break on the Garden Bench. The Negotiations Began Immediately.

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Lunch break in the garden. Grandpa Ray sits on a weathered green bench surrounded by shovels, rakes, a watering can, and pots of young plants, holding up a thick sandwich stacked with lettuce, tomato, and meat. He grins down with obvious amusement, because Pickles has planted herself right beside him on the bench, nose stretched as far as it will go toward that sandwich, tongue just peeking out. Her dapple coat is speckled with silver, black, and tan, and her brown collar rests snugly around her neck. A canvas tote full of garden gloves and tools sits nearby on the path.

Sharing lunch with a dog is tempting, but sandwiches can hide ingredients that are not safe for them. Onions and garlic, raw or cooked, can damage a dog's red blood cells, and grapes or raisins are linked to kidney problems. Deli meats and cheeses are often very salty and fatty. Spreads may contain xylitol, a sweetener that is highly toxic to dogs. Small breeds like Dachshunds can be affected by smaller amounts, and extra calories quickly turn into extra pounds that strain their long backs. If you want to share, a tiny piece of plain cooked chicken or a dog treat brought along for the occasion is a better choice. When in doubt, ask your vet.

Grandpa Ray may finish this sandwich himself, but Pickles is not giving up hope. In her mind, every bite is still up for negotiation.

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