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This Puppy Caught the Ribbon and Was Not Letting Go

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A German Shepherd puppy with big ears and a dark, serious face has clamped both paws on a bright red ribbon, and the ribbon is not going anywhere. A wrapped gift sits beside him, bow already loosening, and behind him the lit Christmas tree glows over a cozy sofa. A pair of slippers rests on the floor and a plaid cushion sits on the couch. The puppy looks up from his prize with the intense focus of a young dog on a very important mission.

Ribbons and string are among the most common holiday dangers for puppies and cats. If swallowed, they can cause a serious blockage, and that is an emergency for your vet. Always supervise unwrapping time, pick up ribbon, tape and wrapping paper as you go, and offer a safe chew toy as a trade. German Shepherd puppies are smart, energetic and mouthy, and they benefit from lots of structured play. A short game of tug with an appropriate toy, a bit of training practice and some rest will help burn off holiday excitement. Keep gifts that contain food, especially chocolate, high and out of reach. Puppies explore the world with their mouths, so the safest approach is to put tempting items out of the way before they get a chance to find them.

The ribbon will be needed again, so it is a good thing the puppy has agreed to give it back eventually. First, though, there is the matter of winning.

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