The Porch Was Decorated With Gourds and Corn Stalks. One Piece Has a Head Tilt.
Golden fall sunshine pours across a wooden porch where a chocolate Labrador puppy sits perfectly still, surrounded by the season's harvest. Striped green gourds, peachy warty pumpkins, and a bright orange pumpkin cluster around its paws, while bundles of dried corn stalks lean against the white porch railing. A few oak leaves are scattered across the boards. The puppy's rich brown coat glows in the light, and its head is tilted slightly as it looks up with soft, curious eyes. Beyond the porch, a green lawn, a wooden fence, and garden tools stretch into the backyard.
Chocolate is one of three standard Labrador colors, along with black and yellow, and all three share the same friendly, eager-to-please temperament. Lab puppies are energetic and love to chew, so seasonal decorations deserve a little attention. Gourds, corn cobs, and dried stalks are not toxic as a rule, but corn cobs can cause dangerous blockages if swallowed, and decorative gourds can grow mold over time. Keep displays out of a chewing puppy's reach or supervise closely. If you suspect your puppy swallowed part of a corn cob, call your vet right away.
Sitting among the harvest like this, the pup almost looks like part of the display, a sweet chocolate centerpiece for autumn. It is a reminder that the best part of fall is often who you share the porch with.
