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A German Shepherd Froze Over a Ripped Bag of Kibble

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The sable German Shepherd stares straight at us with huge, round eyes and tall, alert ears, her brown and black coat shining in the light. Beside her, a paper bag of dog food has been torn open at the side, and a golden spray of kibble covers the floor in a wide fan. A door with a backpack, a pair of sandals, and a bright window frame the scene, and the whole house seems to have paused.

German Shepherds are smart, loyal working dogs that need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation, and they are also known for being very good at figuring out how to get what they want. Overeating can lead to an upset stomach and, in large dogs, to a serious condition called bloat, which is an emergency, so call your vet right away if your dog has eaten a huge amount and seems uncomfortable. Storing food in a sealed bin protects the whole bag.

She is frozen, still holding the pose of a dog who has just realized that someone has walked in. Her eyes are wide, her ears are high, and her expression is all surprise. The kibble will be swept up, and dinner will arrive on schedule. Dogs are nothing if not optimistic, and she is hoping that her portion will arrive as usual.

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