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Grandma Brought Her Weimaraner to Pick a Pumpkin. He Had His Own Method.

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Bright orange pumpkins peek out from tangled green vines, and the whole patch is crunchy with straw and fallen leaves. Grandma Doris strolls through in a cable-knit grey cardigan, smiling down through her glasses at her companion. Pewter, wearing a navy collar, stands among the pumpkins with his nose lifted, sniffing the crisp air like he has just discovered autumn. In the background, a porch is dressed for fall with a plaid throw, a tall boot, a wicker basket and bundled corn stalks leaning against the wall.

Autumn outings with dogs are a lot of fun, and a few seasonal cautions help keep them that way. Plain, cooked pumpkin is often fed to dogs in small amounts, but raw pumpkin stems, rinds and moldy or rotting pumpkins can upset the stomach or cause other problems. Decorative corn cobs can cause dangerous blockages if swallowed, and fall plants like mums are not good for pets to chew. Some farms welcome leashed dogs while others do not, so it is wise to check before visiting. As Halloween approaches, keep candy, especially chocolate, safely out of reach.

For many families, picking out the perfect pumpkin is a cherished fall tradition. Bringing the dog along turns it into an outing full of new smells and happy wandering.

Pewter has not picked a favorite pumpkin yet, but he has sniffed at least twenty of them. Doris may be in for a long afternoon of choosing.

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