The vegetable gardens definitely attract all kinds of foodies, and our 4-legged companions are not the last to come and do their shopping there! Between the smells, the freshly grown vegetables and all the interesting things to sniff, it's hard for some dogs to resist the temptation. This video of a young Labrador black named Finn is perfect proof!
All you can eat buffet!
Finn has obviously discovered the “producer-consumer” principle, with a little subtlety: he intends to be both at the same time! The young Labrador Black indeed spotted the carrots from his mistress's vegetable garden and hastened to choose the one he wanted, even if it meant trampling on a few plants in the process.
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But this was obviously only the beginning of his tasting, because the doggie then became interested in another vegetable, which he proudly carried around the garden, the roots still covered in soil.
His mistress tried to recover his precious loot, but the rascal had another idea in mind. Result: a game of “keep trying to take it back from me!” » improvised which shows that Finn may still be a poor gardener, but he has already understood perfectly how to enjoy the harvest!
A little vegetable thief who makes Internet users laugh
As pointed out PawNation who relayed the story, Finn is far from being the only little gourmand to consider the vegetable garden as a personal pantry… Indeed, his exploits visibly brought back some memories to Internet users, who were quick to share their own anecdotes.
“ I had installed a fence between my Labradors and the vegetable garden. These two ate carrots and tomatoes like they were candy “, says one person. Another explains that her dog “ picking cucumbers and tomatoes ” and that, when she fails to break the stem, ” it tears off the whole branch/plant “.
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Hopefully Finn will eventually understand that the garden is not a self-service pantry… Otherwise, at this rate, there will soon be nothing left to share with the rest of the family!
Woopets info – What vegetable garden plants are dangerous for dogs?
If Finn seems to have found happiness in the vegetable garden, unfortunately not all vegetables are good for our 4-legged companions to chew. Some plants can even be toxic to dogs:
- Onion: raw, cooked or concentrated, it can be toxic to dogs and in particular cause anemia;
- Garlic: like onions, it belongs to the Allium family and can be toxic, with a risk in particular for red blood cells;
- Leek and chives: they too are part of this family and must be kept out of reach of dogs;
- Tomato: Fully ripe tomatoes are generally safe in small quantities, but green parts of the plant and unripe tomatoes can be toxic;
- Potatoes: it is better to avoid raw potatoes as well as the green parts and sprouts, which can contain toxic substances;
- Chili peppers: These are not necessarily considered highly toxic, but can cause digestive irritation and lead to vomiting or diarrhea.
In other words, if your dog also decides to play market gardener, it's better to keep an eye on his harvest!