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Before the leaves start changing, many dogs can be found willing the seasonal change...
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And then one day it happens and it's like a beautiful gift from above...
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Some try to act cool, making sure it's not a fairy tale and it is real life.
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Others just dive right in!
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Some fashion a beautiful wreath to adorn their adorable heads.
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Some wait for a leaf playmate...
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...while others just get down to it and enjoy themselves.
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Seriously, if you have't crunched a good leaf, you HAVEN'T LIVED.
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There is always time to enjoy leaves, even after a human gathers them up.
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Some don't care what you think, autumn leaf time is a time to freak out and be a kid again.
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Think Slip 'n Slides are just for summer? THINK AGAIN.
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Some just like lying in the leaves, treating themselves to a nice, autumnal spa treatment.
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Others just love the feeling of crunchy leaf after crunchy leaf all over their body.
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Some respect how well their color scheme goes with the fall and they flaunt it.
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The extra-thoughtful give leaves as presents...
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Oh yes, many presents.
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Many choose to use this crunchy leaf time to contemplate the passing of time.
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Some use this time to be coy.
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Some use it to reconnect with nature.
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And some just enjoy a dainty leaf on their nose while they're serenaded like the goddesses they are.
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Ah yes, the running of the crunchy leaves. Inspirational, really.
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But no matter how you spend this time of year...
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Never, ever tell a dog you don't understand their obsession with crunchy leaves.
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Unless you're prepared for a stern lecture on the beautiful intricacies of a perfect pile of fall leaves.
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Just grab one crunchy leaf if you're still unsure.
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And don't forget a scarf to optimize your time in the autumnal beauty!
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Because it's fall aka crunchy leaf time and it is time to FREAK OUT.
