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Smiling grandma in a green quilted vest walks through a pumpkin patch as a black Labrador trots in front of her. 12 / 22

Dot Came for a Porch Pumpkin. Moose Came for Every Smell in the Patch.

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Morning mist still hangs over the garden, and the pumpkin vines have gone yellow and tangled across the dirt. Dot steps carefully between them in her green quilted vest, plaid flannel shirt, jeans, and boots, glasses on and a satisfied smile on her face. Moose trots out ahead with his tongue lolling and his tail wagging, nose working overtime with all the smells of a fall harvest. His shiny black coat stands out against the bright orange pumpkins scattered everywhere. A watering can sits in the vines, and an old barn shed and bare trees fade into the mist behind them.

Autumn walks are a treat for dogs, whose noses can pick up scents we can't begin to detect. Letting a dog sniff on walks provides mental stimulation and can be as tiring, in a good way, as running. Fall gardens hold a few hazards, though. Moldy pumpkins, rotting fruit, and compost can contain toxins that make dogs sick, and some mushrooms that pop up in damp weather are dangerous. Acorns and certain fallen nuts can upset a dog's stomach too. Keep an eye on what your dog is nosing, and if you think they ate something questionable, call your vet promptly.

Dot may be here to pick out the perfect porch pumpkin, but Moose is here for the adventure. Between the two of them, this patch will be thoroughly explored before lunch.

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