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A Golden Puppy Kept a Very Close Eye on the Cooling Pie

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Eyes fixed on a golden-crusted pie, a fluffy golden Retriever puppy gazes up from the kitchen floor. The pie sits on a cooling rack on a butcher-block counter, next to a pair of dinner rolls, a bowl of berries and a jar of sugar. Sunlight pours through the window, and a kitchen towel hangs on the cabinet beside a tidy row of mugs.

A hot, fragrant pie is almost impossible for a puppy to ignore. Pies often contain butter, sugar and spices, and some have ingredients like nutmeg, raisins or chocolate that aren't safe for dogs. A puppy that grabs a bit may get an upset stomach, so it's wise to keep pies well back from the edge of the counter. Teaching a solid sit and stay near the kitchen is a good habit.

Golden Retrievers are friendly, patient and eager to please, and as puppies they learn quickly with praise and treats. They love to carry things in their mouths, which makes them popular as service and family dogs. They also have a big appetite and a strong nose, so they can be very focused on food. Giving a puppy something to do while people cook, like a lick mat or a chew toy, helps pass the time.

For now, the puppy is just watching and waiting. The pie is safe, and so is his good reputation.

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