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Grandma Was Flipping Pancakes, and the Butter Was Within Easy Reach

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Morning sun pours through the kitchen window, and Ruth stands at a small white gas stove, wooden spatula in hand, easing it under a fluffy golden pancake in a well-seasoned skillet. Her silver hair is pinned back, her chunky cable cardigan is pushed up at the wrists, and her face is set in calm concentration. Copper sits right beside the stove, tall enough that his nose reaches the counter edge, but he is not grabbing anything. He simply watches, pale eyes on the pan, the picture of patience. A plate with a pat of butter and a knife sits just within reach on the counter.

Huskies are tall enough to reach many kitchen counters, and their food motivation means counter surfing can become a habit if they are ever rewarded for it. Keeping food, butter dishes and knives pushed well back from the edge removes temptation, as does never handing out scraps from the stove. Teaching a dog to wait calmly at a set spot in the kitchen, and rewarding that calm with a treat, builds better manners. Hot skillets and open flames are also real burn risks for curious noses. Fatty foods like butter and greasy leftovers can upset a dog's stomach and, in some cases, contribute to more serious digestive problems, so they are best kept off the menu.

Ruth's pancakes look perfect, and Copper's patience suggests a dog-safe treat may be coming his way soon.

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