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A Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sits in an entryway looking at a glass bowl of wrapped candy beside an open door. 3 / 24

A Cavalier Spaniel Sat Very Politely in Front of the Candy Bowl

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Everything about this Cavalier says he is being very good. A chestnut and white Blenheim sits in the front hall with his silky ears draped down and his dark eyes fixed on a big glass bowl of shiny wrapped candy on the floor. The front door stands open to a gray day, a pair of shoes, a jack-o'-lantern, and a hook with coats and bags line the wall behind him. His nose is lifted just slightly, as if testing the air. Let's call him Barley. He hasn't moved a paw yet.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are gentle, affectionate lap dogs with a famous love for company. They tend to get along with children and other pets, and they love to follow their people from room to room. They can be food-motivated, so keeping their weight in check with measured meals is important, and they need regular grooming for their silky feathering, especially their ears. The breed can be prone to certain heart conditions, so regular vet checkups matter.

The candy is a real risk for dogs. Chocolate is toxic to them, and so are some sugar-free sweets, and wrappers can cause blockages. A bowl on the floor of the entryway is within reach of any curious dog, so keep it high, or put it out only when you are standing there to hand it out. A solid leave it cue is great for a dog this food-driven, and rewarding him with a treat of his own makes the lesson stick. If he does swallow candy, call your vet or a pet poison hotline.

Barley sits and looks, a picture of sweet patience. The bowl is safe for now, and so is the good boy next to it.

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