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A White Poodle Presents the Slipper He Chewed Up

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His curls bounce like a cloud, his dark eyes shine, and in his mouth is a blue slipper with a ragged, chewed edge. The white Poodle sits right in front of you, ears pulled back and a sheepish expression on his face, as if he is not sure whether he should be proud or sorry.

The living room behind him is cozy, with a lamp lit on the end table, a wooden coffee table, a couch with a knitted blanket, and a pair of jeans on the floor. A scatter of fluff from the slipper has landed on his chin.

Slippers are a classic dog target, because they smell like their favorite person and have a soft, chewable shape. Poodles are intelligent and sensitive, and they often chew when they are bored or anxious. Giving your dog a variety of safe chew toys, daily walks, and short training sessions can help. Swallowed foam and fabric from a slipper can block a dog's stomach, so call your vet if your dog eats part of one. Teaching a drop it cue helps make trades easy, and a treat in exchange can turn a tug-of-war into a game.

He is holding the slipper like a gift, even if it is the saddest gift. It might be easier to forgive with those big dark eyes.

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