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An apricot Goldendoodle with curly fur leans down to sniff a plate of chocolate chip cookies on a wooden table. 23 / 25

Peanut Checked the Santa Cookies Before Anyone Else Could

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Nose angled toward the plate, the apricot Goldendoodle leans in for a careful sniff of three chocolate chip cookies. His curly coat falls over his eyes, and his expression is one of deep, scientific interest. A scattering of crumbs lies on the old wooden table, and the cozy room beyond, with its garland, throw blankets, and a plush toy squirrel, suggests a long, happy Christmas Eve. A basket of rolled blankets and a few pine sprigs sit behind him, and a slice of dried orange peeks out from the garland.

Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat for Santa, but they're not safe for dogs. Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and some cookies also contain raisins, macadamia nuts, or sweeteners that can be harmful. Place plates on a high counter or in a closed room. If your dog eats a cookie, call your vet or an animal poison hotline for guidance and mention how much he ate.

Goldendoodles are friendly, social dogs, generally smart and eager to please, with a curly coat that needs regular grooming. They often love food, so training a solid leave it is a big help. A dog-safe cookie baked with peanut butter, like the plain kind, makes a fine alternative, and a dog who gets his own special treat is less likely to hunt for yours. A little patience now means he can enjoy the holidays alongside the rest of the family.

We'll call him Peanut. He's just checking that Santa's snack is fresh, which is a very important job.

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