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The Package Was Opened. Just Not by the Person It Was Addressed To.

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The package was opened, just not by the person it was addressed to. A curly white Poodle sits on the wooden floor next to a cardboard box that has been ripped apart, its flaps torn and jagged pieces of corrugated cardboard scattered everywhere. A few small scraps even cling to the floor right around its paws. The dog's soft ears hang in fluffy ringlets and its brown eyes glance sideways with a sheepish, slightly guilty look, mouth just a little open. Behind it, a person relaxes on the couch with a gray throw, seemingly unaware of the destruction happening a few feet away.

Poodles come in toy, miniature, and standard sizes, but all share a sharp intelligence and a playful, eager-to-please nature. Because they are so clever, they can get bored quickly, and shredding a box can be a satisfying way to pass the time. In fact, many trainers suggest giving dogs supervised access to plain cardboard boxes or paper as an enrichment activity, sometimes with treats hidden inside. Just remove tape, staples, and plastic first, and make sure your dog is tearing rather than swallowing large pieces.

In a way, this pup was only making an enrichment toy of its own. Next time, someone might hide a biscuit inside on purpose, and both the dog and the delivery can have a happy ending.

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