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A black tricolor Australian Shepherd stands with its paws on a gas stovetop beside a frying pan with oil, looking up. 19 / 29

Someone Is Very Interested in What's Cooking on the Stove Tonight

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Someone is very interested in what is cooking. A black tricolor Australian Shepherd has climbed up with its front paws planted right on the gas stovetop, standing beside a stainless steel frying pan that holds a shimmer of oil. Its soft black ears, copper eyebrows, and white blaze frame a pair of warm brown eyes that look up with an innocent, almost hopeful expression. The kitchen around it is cozy and lived in: a blue checkered towel, a bottle of oil, a crock of wooden spoons, garlic and onions on the counter, and a small plant in the window light.

Australian Shepherds are smart, athletic herding dogs that thrive on having a job to do. They are quick learners and usually excel at training, agility, and games, but they need a lot of daily exercise and mental stimulation. This scene highlights a real kitchen safety issue. Dogs that jump on stoves can accidentally turn knobs and start a burner, or get burned on hot surfaces. Stove knob covers, keeping dogs out of the kitchen while cooking, and teaching a solid place or stay command are good habits. Onions and garlic, like those on the counter, are also toxic to dogs.

This eager helper looks ready for a cooking lesson. For now, though, the best job for an Aussie in the kitchen is lying on a mat and patiently supervising, with a dog treat as payment.

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