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The Popcorn Bowl Came Out, and Suddenly Dumpling Was Very Interested in Movie Night

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The couch is piled with cozy things: a plaid throw, crocheted coasters, a basket of yarn with knitting needles, and a remote tucked into the cushions. Grandma Bea sits in the middle of it all, wrapped in a chunky oatmeal cardigan, holding a big ceramic bowl of fresh popcorn and smiling down at her movie companion. Dumpling has planted both front paws on the couch cushion and rested his chin at the edge, eyes fixed hopefully on the bowl. A mug, a spare pair of glasses, a stack of magazines, and a little potted succulent sit on the side table nearby.

Popcorn can be a safe occasional treat for dogs, with a few conditions. Plain, air-popped popcorn without butter, salt, or seasoning is the only kind to share, and only in small amounts. Butter, oil, and salt are not good for dogs, and some flavorings, like garlic or onion powder, are harmful. Unpopped kernels and tough hulls can get stuck in teeth or pose a choking risk, so pick out a few fully popped pieces. Bulldogs are prone to weight gain, so treats should stay a small part of their diet. Keep yarn and knitting needles away from curious mouths, too.

Movie nights are about the company as much as the film. With the lights low and a hopeful Bulldog at her elbow, Grandma Bea may slip him one fluffy, plain piece. Either way, Dumpling has found the best seat in the house: right next to her.

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