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A Golden Retriever Made Herself at Home in the Cereal Box

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The box has been opened wide, and a light cream Golden Retriever named Maple has settled into it with her head resting over the edge. Her soft eyes drift toward the side, avoiding the camera as if someone just asked who took the last of the cereal. A couch, a few toys and some scattered clutter surround the scene, and sunlight lights up her golden fur.

Golden Retrievers are friendly, gentle and eager to please, which makes them one of the most popular family dogs. They love being near their people and often carry things in their mouths, a trait from their retrieving roots. Many Goldens are also big food lovers, and they tend to figure out where the snacks are kept. Their coats need regular brushing, especially during shedding season.

Cardboard boxes can be a fun place for a dog to rest, but they are no substitute for a proper bed. Remove any leftover food, staples or tape that could be swallowed. Dogs often like a cozy, den-like spot to relax, so a soft bed in a quiet corner can give the same feeling. If your dog eats a large amount of cardboard, talk to your vet.

Maple stays perfectly comfortable in her box, calm and pleased. The cereal is gone, and she seems to think the empty box makes a fine new bed.

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