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A German Shepherd Found the Paper Towels and Had the Time of His Life

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Paper towels trail across the wooden floor in long, wavy ribbons, and a sable German Shepherd sits beside the empty roll with a wide, toothy grin. His ears stand tall, his eyes are bright and a bit mischievous, and a clump of paper clings to one front paw. A laundry basket, a blue bag, and a toy sit in the corner of the room. Everything about him says that unrolling the paper was the most fun he has had all week.

German Shepherds are intelligent, energetic dogs who love to be given a task. When they are bored or full of energy, they may invent their own games, and a roll of paper towels is a perfect toy because it unwinds so beautifully when pulled. Instead of scolding, offer a tug toy or a puzzle feeder, and spend time training and exercising him each day. Paper towels are usually harmless in small bits, but a large amount can cause blockages, so call your vet if he swallowed some. Keeping rolls in a cabinet or on a high holder can protect the kitchen.

His big smile makes it hard to be cross. The floor will need sweeping, and the roll will need replacing, but the memory of that grin is hard to erase. He seems to be inviting everyone to play the same game tomorrow.

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