This is what I was taught, and no googling involved. The US flag should be deconstructed, that is disassembled, one stripe and one star at a time, and then burned. Modern flags are not sewn like before, so burning the whole thing seems appropriate, from my memories, it was the red stripes, then white stripes and finally the blue stars.
Tw, I have no doubt, the flag will know your and your families reverence.
FQ, dude, the dog is the least of your worries, bet shes a dark haired hottie, with the smarts to put a little kibble sauce on the lap top and paperwork.
