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A smiling white-haired woman knits on a couch while a blue merle Australian Shepherd beside her is tangled in cream yarn. 16 / 30

Grandma June Was Halfway Through a New Scarf. Blue Wanted to Help With the Yarn.

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A basket overflowing with balls of pastel yarn sits on the table, and June is happily clicking away with her knitting needles. She sits on a cozy couch in a sage quilted vest and plaid shirt, her silver hair in a bun and a grin on her face. The trouble is right beside her: Blue has gotten himself thoroughly tangled. Strands of cream yarn loop over his head, around his muzzle, and across his paws, while he gazes out with a calm, slightly bewildered expression. A mug, scattered papers, a plant, and a stack of folded throws round out the cozy scene.

Yarn and string are tempting play objects for dogs, but they come with risks. If swallowed, long strands of yarn can cause serious intestinal blockages that require emergency vet care. Herding breeds like Australian Shepherds are curious and quick, so craft supplies are best kept in a closed bag or basket with a lid. Needles can poke paws and noses, too. If your dog is tangled in yarn like Blue, gently unwind it rather than pulling, and check that none has been chewed off and swallowed. Providing your dog with a rope toy or puzzle feeder can redirect that curiosity to something safe.

June's knitting project may need a little untangling, but she seems more amused than annoyed. It is hard to stay frustrated with a helper who looks this sweet wrapped up in your work.

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