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Grandpa Went to Pick a Pumpkin. Copper Made Sure He Was the Star of the Patch.

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Copper's handsome face fills the front of the scene, his red ears blowing slightly in the breeze and his amber eyes gazing off across the field. Just behind him, Harold walks between the tangled vines in his red plaid flannel and dark-rimmed glasses, smiling at his dog with obvious pride. Orange pumpkins of every size sit nestled among the yellowing leaves, a wooden fence and rows of dried cornstalks line the edges of the patch, and stacked hay bales wait near the gate under a soft gray autumn sky.

Pumpkin patches make a festive fall outing for dogs, especially an energetic breed like the Border Collie that loves exploring new places. Before you go, check whether the farm allows dogs and keep yours on a leash, since farms often have livestock, machinery, and crowds. Plain cooked pumpkin is commonly used as a dog-friendly treat in small amounts, but raw pumpkin stems, leaves, and rotting or moldy pumpkins should be avoided. Decorative corn, gourds, and hay can also cause stomach upset if chewed. After a walk through fields, a quick check for burrs, ticks, and seeds in the coat, especially in feathered fur, is a good idea.

Harold might be picking out the perfect pumpkin for the porch, but Copper seems far more interested in the wide-open field. Between the crisp air and the bright orange rows, it is a perfect day for wandering together.

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