The Dalmatian Found the Trash Bag and Spread It Across the Lawn
A black garbage bag lies torn open on the grass, with banana peels, wrappers and tissues strewn across the lawn. A Dalmatian sits calmly next to it, her black spots bold against her white coat, and her dark eyes look upward with an innocent tilt of the head. A small blue watering can and a toy shovel sit in the garden behind her. The lawn has become a garbage patch, and she looks like the supervisor.
Dalmatians are athletic, energetic dogs, once known as carriage dogs that trotted alongside horses. They have a great deal of stamina and need lots of daily exercise and training, or they can find their own entertainment. Garbage is full of dangers for dogs, including spoiled food, bones, wrappers and items like coffee grounds, which can be harmful. If she ate something unknown, call your vet.
A lidded, latched bin helps, and so does getting trash out only on the morning of pickup. A long run or a game of fetch before breakfast keeps a Dalmatian happy.
She looks like she is waiting for the next order, with total calm. The gardeners will have some cleanup ahead, but the spotted star of the yard is ready for her next role. Dalmatians are famously clever, and she may have worked out the latch on the bin well before breakfast. Fortunately, a stiff broom and a patient family can make short work of the lawn.
