The Candy Bag Went Missing, and the Samoyed Knew Why

The evidence is hanging right out of her mouth. A fluffy white Samoyed puppy holds a clear bag crammed with candy corn and wrapped sweets, her dark eyes sliding toward the camera with an expression somewhere between pride and guilt. Her thick white coat looks like a cloud. Behind her, a Halloween pumpkin and fake spider webbing decorate the corner, and a backpack and a pile of shoes hint that someone has just come in from trick-or-treating.

Candy is one of the biggest Halloween hazards for dogs. Chocolate is toxic, and some sugar-free candies contain a sweetener that can be dangerous, while wrappers can cause blockages. If your dog gets into the candy bowl, check what was eaten, keep the wrappers, and call your vet or a pet poison hotline for advice. To prevent trouble, store treats up high and tell kids to keep their bags out of reach. Samoyeds are smart, social dogs with a famously friendly face, which is also very good at begging.

Samoyeds are known for that gentle upturned smile, and it is hard to be angry at it. The candy bag is probably going to be swapped for a dog-safe chew, and the puppy will likely trade it, if somewhat reluctantly. She may not understand why, but she certainly looks like she knows she is in the spotlight.