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An apricot Goldendoodle looks up with raised nose at a lit Christmas tree with a wooden bead garland and a star. 15 / 26

The Tree Went Up, and the Goldendoodle Stared at the Top for a Long Time

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Her nose pointed high and her curly ears hanging, an apricot Goldendoodle named Latte stares at the top of the Christmas tree. The tree glows with white lights and a long garland of wooden beads, and a gold star sits near the top. Beyond her, a couch with plump pillows and a brown throw sits in a bright living room, with a pair of shoes, a mug and books on a table nearby.

Christmas trees are exciting for dogs, with new smells, shiny things and twinkling lights. Goldendoodles are curious, intelligent and social, and they love to investigate anything new. To keep a tree safe, secure it to a wall or ceiling so it cannot tip, keep cords tucked away and avoid edible decorations like popcorn strings or candy that tempt a dog. Pine needles and tree water can upset a stomach, so cover the stand and sweep the floor. Goldendoodle coats can pick up needles and sap, so a quick brush after tree time helps. Give her a toy of her own near the tree so she has something safe to chew and carry.

Latte looks truly amazed, and it is easy to imagine her thinking about how a forest got into the living room. The glow in her eyes says it is the best surprise of the season. It is a simple joy to see a tree through a dog's eyes.

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