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A Pug Planted Himself Right in the Middle of the Flower Bed

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A small fawn Pug sits in a hole of his own making, with soil piled around his paws and crumbs of earth clinging to his wrinkly forehead. Waffles looks directly at us with big dark eyes and soft folded ears pulled back in a sheepish way. Torn-up seedlings lie scattered across the flower bed, a green gardening glove has been left in the dirt, and a clay pot rests on its side in the background. The evening sun lights the leaves and the fence behind him, and his curly tail seems to be saying sorry.

Digging is a natural dog behavior. Dogs dig to cool down on a hot day, to hide treasures, to chase smells or simply because it is fun, and soft, freshly turned garden soil is a perfect invitation. Pugs are friendly, clownish companions who love company, but their short noses make them sensitive to heat, so they are best kept cool and in the shade, and it is wise to limit outdoor time on hot days. If you want a garden to stay intact, try giving your dog a dedicated digging area with loose soil and a few buried toys, and praise him for using it. Some garden plants and fertilizers are toxic to dogs, so check labels and ask your vet if you are not sure. Supervision is the best way to protect both flowers and pup.

Waffles will be given a bath and a belly rub, and the seedlings may be replanted. His sorry face will do the rest.

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