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Grandpa Kenji Went Out to Check on His Pumpkins. Maple Turned It Into a Parade.

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Fall has taken over the backyard garden. Tangled vines sprawl across the dirt, bright orange pumpkins peek out from beneath wilting leaves, and dried stalks lean against the fence. Grandpa Kenji strolls through the rows in a tan argyle sweater, looking down with a delighted smile, while Maple trots alongside him, mouth wide open in a happy pant, her fluffy coat a little ruffled from exploring. It's the kind of relaxed harvest-season walk where the goal is simply to see what's grown.

Pumpkin patches are fun for dogs, and plain cooked pumpkin is actually a common addition to many dogs' diets, valued for its fiber. The key word is plain. Canned pumpkin pie filling contains sugar and spices that aren't good for dogs, and raw pumpkin stems, rinds, and vines are hard to digest. Pumpkins left out to rot after Halloween can grow mold that may make dogs sick, so it's best to clear away old jack-o'-lanterns promptly. In fall gardens, also watch for wild mushrooms and fallen nuts, which a curious nose may find before you do. Huskies love to explore, so a garden walk like this is good enrichment, as long as someone is keeping an eye on what ends up in their mouth.

A slow walk through the garden is also gentle exercise for an older owner, with plenty of reasons to stop, stretch, and admire the harvest.

Maple seems most impressed by the smells, not the pumpkins. Still, with that grin on her face, she's clearly the proudest member of the harvest crew.

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