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A black tricolor Australian Shepherd sits on a rug next to a torn tissue box and scattered white tissues. 9 / 38

A Tissue Box Met an Australian Shepherd and Lost

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White tissues drift across the rug like snowflakes, and a ripped cardboard box lies in the middle of them. Juno the black tricolor Australian Shepherd sits close by, her chest white, her copper brows lifted and her brown eyes peering up in a very guilty manner. The living room around her is lit by a warm lamp, with a sofa, a green blanket and a plant in the background. A single tissue sticks to her paw, and a faint smile seems to sit right behind that worried look.

Australian Shepherds are energetic, intelligent herding dogs, and despite the name, the breed was developed in the American West. They are known for their striking coats and expressive eyes, and they need plenty of exercise and mental work. A bored Aussie can turn into a talented shredder, and tissue boxes are fun because the paper pops out with every tug. Small amounts of tissue usually pass through a dog, but a large quantity can cause stomach trouble, so keep boxes out of reach and tidy up after any shredding. Games like fetch, agility, scent work and learning new tricks help tire out a working breed. Chew toys and puzzle feeders give busy mouths a better target. If your dog eats a lot of paper or seems unwell afterward, call your vet.

Juno will get a long play session and a fresh box on a high shelf. Her innocent face is hard to resist.

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