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The Pumpkin Carving Was Done and the Golden Retriever Was Very Interested

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The pumpkin has been carved, and the table is a landscape of seeds, orange pulp and a stray spoon. A Golden Retriever has his chin right at the edge, nose lowered, eyes cast downward in deep concentration. He hasn't taken a bite yet, but he is clearly going over every detail, from the seeds to the scooped-out pumpkin half. A grey blanket and a window are behind him.

Golden Retrievers are friendly, intelligent dogs, famous for their gentle nature and love of food. Their eagerness to please makes them wonderful family pets and easy to train, but it can also make them quick to investigate anything that smells good. A firm leave it cue and a well-managed kitchen go a long way.

Pumpkin flesh and plain seeds are generally considered safe for dogs in small amounts, but a pile of raw pulp, stringy strands and a table full of seeds can upset his stomach, and large amounts are not a good idea. Tools like spoons and knives, and any candle from a carved pumpkin, must stay out of reach. Clean up quickly and ask your vet about safe treats.

For now, he is simply enjoying the aroma. The scene is a mess, but his gentle face makes it hard to be upset with him. In a moment, someone will probably walk in and sweep him gently away from the seeds, and he will accept it with a wag.

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