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A Single Green Bean Hit the Floor and a Weimaraner Puppy Froze

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One green bean has landed on the kitchen floor, and a silver-grey Weimaraner puppy has noticed. He lies flat with his chin low, his pale eyes fixed on the bean, and his soft ears draped to the sides. In the blurry kitchen behind him, a dish of cranberries, a towel and cabinets show that the cooking is still going on, and the bean has not yet been dealt with.

Weimaraners are athletic, intelligent hunting dogs with a distinctive silver-grey coat. They are known for their energy, loyalty and a tendency to follow their people everywhere, sometimes called velcro dogs. They need plenty of exercise and mental work, and a bored puppy can invent his own games, such as inspecting every dropped morsel.

Plain green beans are generally considered safe for dogs in small amounts, but holiday green beans are another story. Casserole versions can contain onions, garlic, butter, salt or other ingredients that are not safe for dogs. It is easy to teach a puppy a leave it cue using treats, and it is a handy skill during a busy kitchen. If he eats something you are unsure about, call your vet.

For now, the bean sits there, and the puppy stares. It is a very small standoff, but he is giving it his full attention. Eventually someone will pick up the bean, and he will watch it vanish with a deep sigh.

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