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Grandma Nell Fed the Ducks. Waffles Studied Every Single One.

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Grandma Nell leans toward the pond with a small cup of seed in her hand, a warm smile on her face and her curly gray hair bright at the edges. She wears round reading glasses, a gray cardigan and a blue top. Mallards with glossy green heads and speckled brown ducks gather in front of her. Waffles, the red and white Beagle, stands at her side with his long ears hanging and a pink tongue lolling, studying the ducks with great interest. Houses and a garden fence rise in the dusky background, with a warm porch light glowing.

Beagles were bred as scent hounds, which means their noses lead the way, and ducks are a very interesting smell for them. Keep your dog on a leash near ponds, since a Beagle that catches a scent may follow it, and a sudden bolt toward the water is easy to miss. Bread is not good for ducks, and wildlife groups suggest oats, cracked corn or lettuce instead. Stagnant pond water can contain bacteria or algae that are harmful to dogs, so bring fresh water. Beagles love food, so keep treats and seed out of reach. Teach a calm sit near wildlife, and reward your dog for staying close.

Waffles is being very good, though his nose is working overtime. Grandma Nell hands out the last of the seed and the ducks glide happily away.

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