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A Red and White Corgi Puppy Sat Tall in the Grass and Stared Right at You

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Sitting up straight in the long grass, a red and white puppy looks right at the camera with big, upright ears and a damp black nose. Her white chest and paws stand out against the green, and her expression is calm and attentive, as if she has been asked to hold very still. Behind her, a few garden pots, a pair of old sandals, and a patch of weeds make up a casual backyard.

Tall grass is fun for a puppy to explore, but it can hide hazards. Foxtails and grass seeds can lodge in ears, noses, and paws, and ticks and fleas wait in long grass. After outdoor play, check her coat, ears, and between her toes, and ask your vet about parasite protection that fits your region. Keeping the lawn trimmed in her play area lowers the risk.

Corgis were bred to herd cattle, and they have energy and curiosity to match. A Corgi puppy likes to explore a yard in the morning or evening, when it is cooler, and rest in the shade when the sun gets hot. Short, fun training sessions help channel her brainpower. Reward sitting or coming when called, and keep walks and play age-appropriate, since her back and legs are still developing.

For now, she is just a small, fluffy lookout in a big green yard, and it seems to be a job she takes seriously.

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