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Grandpa Flipped the Pancake. The Dog Never Blinked

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The pancake is airborne. Gus holds the spatula high and the golden disc hangs there above the pan, while a second pancake waits browning underneath. He watches it with a pleased half-smile in his green shirt and overalls. A step to the side sits Biscuit, perfectly composed, her gaze fixed on the show with the same patient attention that every dog gives a cook. The kitchen is simple and a little worn, with a glass on the counter and a towel hooked on the stove.

A dog hovering near the stove is a common sight, but kitchens hold hazards. Hot pans, grease, and boiling water can burn a curious dog, so many owners teach a stay on a mat a few feet back. Pancakes in themselves are not toxic, but syrup, butter, chocolate chips, and some sweeteners are not good for dogs, and xylitol in particular can be dangerous. If you want to share, keep it to a plain, tiny bite and ask your vet what is suitable for your dog. Golden Retrievers are famously food-motivated, which makes training a settle command easy with the right rewards.

Biscuit is doing everything right: sitting, waiting, and gazing. Whether a crumb eventually makes its way down is a secret between the two of them. Either way, breakfast tastes better when somebody is cheering for the next flip.

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