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Otis Stirred the Cookie Dough and Pepper Ended Up with Flour on Her Nose

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Otis wears an apron over his cardigan, one hand steadying a metal bowl and the other stirring thick cookie dough with a wooden spoon. Pepper has her front paws up on the counter, her nose dusted with flour and her eyes locked on the bowl. A tray of cookies waits on the counter behind them, along with jars, utensils, and bananas, and the window lets in a soft gray light. Bits of dough cling to the edge of the spoon, and a spare dish towel is draped over his shoulder.

Baking is a joy for people, but the kitchen holds several hazards for dogs. Raw dough can upset a dog's stomach, and ingredients such as chocolate, raisins, and the sweetener xylitol are dangerous, so it is best to keep the counter clear and the bowl out of reach. If you want to include your dog, give her a treat made just for her and let her watch from a mat on the floor. A vet can tell you which baking ingredients to avoid.

Pepper looks quietly thrilled to be this close to the action. Otis chuckles and keeps stirring, and a little more flour finds its way onto her face. A tray of warm cookies will soon fill the whole house with a lovely smell. Whoever gets the first cookie will have earned it.

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