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An elderly Black grandpa in a beige cardigan flips pancakes in a pan while a brindle French Bulldog sits looking up. 34 / 34

Grandpa Otis Flipped the Pancake High. Bruno Never Looked Away.

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Grandpa Otis stands at the old gas stove with a skillet in one hand and a spatula in the other, and a golden pancake is caught mid-flip. More pancakes wait on a plate to his left. He wears a beige knit cardigan over a dark polo, his glasses low on his nose and a pleased, concentrated smile on his face. Down on the patterned rug, Bruno sits perfectly upright, brindle face tipped up, ears pointed, eyes locked on the pan. A glass jar of grains, dish towels on a rack, small potted plants, and a refrigerator covered with papers fill the cozy, slightly cluttered kitchen behind them.

Cooking with a dog in the kitchen requires awareness of where he is standing. A hot pan, splashing oil, or a dropped spatula can all be hazards, so many people teach a dog to sit or lie on a mat a safe distance from the stove. Pancakes themselves are not ideal for dogs, as they contain sugar and butter, and toppings like syrup or chocolate chips can be harmful, especially anything sweetened with xylitol. A bit of plain fruit or his own treat is a safer reward. French Bulldogs are food-motivated and quick learners, so a calm 'stay' with a reward afterward works well.

Bruno's patience is truly impressive. Whatever lands on the floor, he will remember who is serving breakfast.

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