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A Bichon Sat Sweetly Beside His Pile of Chewed Leather Shoes

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The curly white Bichon sits at the edge of the frame wearing a navy collar, with his big dark eyes looking right up at the camera. Next to him, a pile of leather shoes lies tumbled together, the heels gnawed and the leather torn into ragged edges. A laundry basket, a cardboard box, and a patterned rug fill the background, and it is clear that the shoe rack has seen a lot of action.

Bichons are small, fluffy, and sociable, and they often struggle if left alone too long, which can lead to chewing as a way of coping with boredom or worry. Chewing shoes is a common problem with young dogs that are teething, too. Offering a few safe chew toys, exercise before you leave, and a closed closet door can help. Leather and shoe parts can cause serious blockages if swallowed, so call your vet if you think your dog ate a piece.

He appears sweet and calm, and he is probably thinking about nothing at all except the next walk. The shoes may be beyond rescue, but the dog is perfectly clean, and the look on his face is very innocent. If the shoe rack gets a new lock, he will probably find another hobby, and the shoes will live to see another day. The collar, at least, is still perfectly neat, and the fluffy tail is wagging.

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