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Grandpa Gus Flipped Pancakes. Waffles Never Took His Eyes Off the Pan.

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Breakfast is underway in the kitchen, and Grandpa Gus has a skillet in one hand and a blue spatula in the other, a golden pancake sizzling in the pan. He wears his fishing vest over a plaid shirt, reading glasses perched up in his hair, and he is concentrating on the flip. Down at his knee, Waffles sits perfectly upright on the tile floor with his ears raised and his dark eyes fixed on the pan. His expression is polite but full of hope. A plant on the windowsill, a couple of dish towels on the oven door, and a bowl of lemons complete the cozy morning scene.

A hopeful dog in the kitchen is a common sight, and sitting nicely is a good habit to reward. Dogs should not share most human breakfast foods, since butter, syrup, and sweet batter are high in fat and sugar, and some pancake additions like chocolate chips or raisins are toxic. A hot stove is another risk, so a dog's spot should be a little way back from the cooking area. Teaching a cue like go to your mat gives your dog a safe place to wait. French Bulldogs are smart and food-motivated, so they respond well to small, dog-safe treats given at the right moments. Check with your vet about portion sizes and healthy snacks.

Gus slides the pancake onto a plate and glances down. Waffles has not moved an inch, which is its own kind of miracle, and a good boy deserves something.

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