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Duke Has Serious Ears and a Very Silly Hobby. One Pink Slipper Found Out.

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One pink slipper has been reduced to a soggy, shredded memory. A black and tan German Shepherd sits in the living room holding the chewed-up slipper in its mouth, the sole torn open and bits of padding poking out. Its big pointed ears are slightly relaxed and its brown eyes turn away, giving the classic side-eye of a dog that knows it has been caught. Behind it, a basket of laundry, a couch piled with stuffed animals and plush toys, a gray blanket, and a few houseplants by the window suggest a busy family home.

German Shepherds are intelligent, loyal, and hardworking, which is why they are often used as police, service, and search-and-rescue dogs. That intelligence comes with a need for real mental and physical work. Without enough exercise and training, a young shepherd may invent its own projects, and chewing is a favorite. Durable chew toys, food puzzles, obedience practice, and long walks or play sessions help channel that energy. If a dog swallows pieces of foam or fabric, watch for vomiting or a change in appetite, and call your vet if you are worried.

We will call him Duke, a strong name for a dog with such serious ears and such a silly hobby. Duke is clearly a very good boy who made one very questionable decision about footwear today.

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