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Someone Left Their Giant Knit Sweater on the Floor. Three Pups Moved In.

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A cream sweater with stitches as thick as rope has become the coziest bed in the house. Three sable German Shepherd puppies have burrowed deep into its folds, their tan faces and dark-tipped coats peeking out from the knit. The pup on the left is wide awake with a curious stare, the middle one is half-asleep with heavy eyelids, and the third rests his chin on the sweater with a look of complete satisfaction. Nearby, a potted plant, a pair of gray slippers, and a pair of jeans tossed on the floor make it clear somebody's laundry pile has just been claimed.

Puppies are drawn to clothing for a simple reason: it smells like their people. Dogs rely heavily on scent, and a worn sweater carries familiar, comforting smells that can help a young pup relax. Some owners use this to their advantage by placing an old, unwanted shirt in a new puppy's bed during the first few nights home. Just be sure it has no buttons, drawstrings or loose threads that could be chewed off. German Shepherds tend to form strong bonds with their families, and many will follow their favorite person from room to room. Giving them a comfortable spot of their own helps them learn to settle when you step away.

Socks, slippers and sweaters left on the floor will probably keep vanishing for a while, so a tidy floor is easier than a chewed wardrobe.

Then again, if the sweater is already lost to the puppies, it may as well be enjoyed.

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