Grandpa Was Baking Cookies. Biscuit Was Watching Every Scoop
Dusty white flour sits right on the tip of Biscuit's nose, and she does not seem to know or care. Her eyes are locked on the baking tray where Gus is scooping out round lumps of cookie dough with a big spoon. He looks down at his work in a plaid shirt and overalls, the kitchen lit by a warm lamp and the evening glowing blue outside the window. A flour jar and a rack of towels sit on the counter behind him.
A kitchen full of baking smells is a wonderful temptation for any dog. Some common cookie ingredients are risky for them, though. Chocolate, raisins, grapes, macadamia nuts, and the sweetener xylitol can all be dangerous, so cookies made for people should stay far from a dog's mouth. Raw dough can also upset a dog's stomach. If you want to include a pet, there are simple dog-safe biscuit recipes, and your vet can tell you what treats suit your dog. It also helps to teach a settle on a mat so your dog waits patiently while you cook. Golden Retrievers are very food motivated, which makes training easier but means counters need to be watched.
Whatever the final batch looks like, one very hopeful audience member will be nearby when the oven door opens. Good bakers know that every kitchen needs a sous-chef with a floury nose.
