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A Great Dane Found the Cookies Left Out for Santa

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Long nose down and eyes rolled up, a harlequin Great Dane leans toward a plate of chocolate chip cookies on a wooden table. A few crumbs are scattered around the plate, and one cookie has a bite missing. The dog's black and white spotted coat and red collar stand out against the festive room: a glowing tree, a stack of wrapped gifts, a sofa with throw pillows, and a scatter of toys. The expression says he is investigating, very carefully.

Cookies left out for Santa are a holiday tradition, but they can be a problem when a dog is around. Chocolate chip cookies contain chocolate, which is toxic to dogs, and some cookies may also have raisins, macadamia nuts, or sweeteners that can harm pets. A Great Dane's height means counters and tables are within easy reach, so put plates on a high shelf or out of the room once Santa has been welcomed. If your dog eats any cookies, call your vet or an animal poison hotline for advice, and have the ingredients ready. A dog-safe biscuit can be a fine treat to leave out instead.

We might call him Atlas, and he has long arms to match his name. He is clearly very interested, but his manners look steady, and the lesson is simple: put the cookies up high. Santa's snack remains a delicate subject in a house with such a tall friend.

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