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Frank and Dottie Have Walked This Pumpkin Patch Every Fall. This Year, Bean Took the Lead.

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Autumn has come to the garden, and the pumpkin patch is ready for picking. Frank and Dottie stroll between the dried vines hand in hand, bundled in green jackets for the chilly air. Dottie wears a soft knit scarf and a sweet smile, while Frank, in a knit hat and glasses, grins down at the excitement ahead. That excitement belongs to Bean, the black pug, who is trotting out front on his leash with his tongue out and his curly tail held high. Bright orange pumpkins sit scattered among the tangled stems, and fallen leaves crunch under everyone's feet.

Fall outings are great fun for dogs, but a few seasonal hazards are worth watching. Pugs love to sniff and snack, so keep an eye out for moldy pumpkins, rotting produce, acorns, and mushrooms, which can upset a dog's stomach or worse. Plain cooked pumpkin is often used as a dog-friendly treat, but raw stems and rinds are tough to digest, so it is best to skip those. Cool weather is usually a pug's favorite season, since they handle heat poorly, but very cold or damp days can still be hard on them. A snug sweater and shorter walks help on chilly afternoons.

Frank and Dottie have walked this patch together for many autumns, and having Bean along makes it even sweeter. They will pick the perfect pumpkin soon enough. For now, it is all about the walk.

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