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A Spaniel Puppy Climbed Into the Laundry Basket and Looked Proud

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The laundry basket has a new bundle of fluff on top. A buff-colored puppy sits snugly on a gray towel, gazing upward with bright, dark eyes. His wavy ears fall past his cheeks, and one fluffy paw rests on the edge. Strong sunlight pours through a window, lighting his coat to a warm apricot. A potted plant and a few clothes sit on the floor nearby.

Laundry baskets seem to call to puppies. They are soft, enclosed, and smell like their favorite people, so it is not surprising that a pup jumps in. It is cute, but be careful. Socks, towels, and drawstrings can be swallowed or chewed, and some detergents and dryer sheets are harmful to dogs. Keep the laundry room closed and chemical products out of reach, and call your vet if a puppy chews or eats something unsafe.

Cocker Spaniels are very attached to their families, and they often follow people from room to room, so a pup who ends up in the laundry basket may simply be keeping close to the action. Providing a comfy bed in the busiest room gives him a safe place to be near you without getting into trouble. A tidy, closed-off laundry area is a simple way to keep that curiosity safe.

The basket may be full of towels, but the one in charge sits right on top, looking proud of his find.

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