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The Game Night Ended Early When the Cocker Spaniel Joined In

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Wooden tiles, colored cubes and game cards are strewn across the living room rug, and in the middle of them sits a buff Cocker Spaniel with long, silky ears. She gazes up with big brown eyes and a hint of worry on her brow. The sofa, a pile of blankets and a basket form a cozy background. Whoever was winning the game has just lost their lead to a dog.

Cocker Spaniels are friendly, gentle dogs with an eager-to-please nature. They were originally bred as bird-hunting dogs, so they love to sniff, fetch and carry things in their mouths. Those soft, long ears are also part of the charm, and they need regular checking and cleaning, because ear infections can be more common in floppy-eared breeds, and your vet can advise on a routine. Small game pieces can be a choking hazard for any dog, so it is good to pick them up quickly and count them if she seems to have taken one.

A closed cabinet is the safest place for board games, and a soft retrieving toy gives her a fun alternative. Many dogs like a game of fetch, which uses the same instincts in a much tidier way.

She has the look of a player who wants to claim a draw. The game will need a new setup, but the dog has certainly earned a place at the table.

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