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A White Poodle Stands Guard Over a Heap of Chewed Shoes

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Bits of leather and foam hang from his chin, and the curly white Poodle looks directly at you with big dark eyes. Next to him sits a tall pile of shoes, from brown loafers to black sneakers, each one chewed and torn, with crumbs of foam scattered across the mat.

The hallway behind him has a plant, a woven basket of laundry, a coat on a hook, and warm light from a doorway. His fluffy white curls are slightly dusty, and his long ears hang down like curtains. A few dark flecks of rubber sit on the doormat, and the pile of shoes is so tall that it nearly reaches his shoulder.

Poodles are clever and active dogs, and they are very eager to learn. Their intelligence means they need mental exercise as well as walks, or they may find their own projects, such as chewing shoes. Chewing can also come from teething in puppies, boredom, or stress when left alone. Give your dog sturdy chew toys, rotate them, and keep shoes in a closet. Swallowed pieces of leather or rubber can cause a blockage, so call your vet right away if your dog eats part of a shoe. Poodles need regular grooming, too, so brush that curly coat to keep it tidy.

He looks both proud and slightly uneasy, as if he has a feeling the shoes will be missed. Those are some very well-chewed souls.

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