Somebody Left the Cookie Tin Within Reach of a Bichon Frise
A red holiday tin lies on its side, and golden round cookies have rolled out across the kitchen tile. Right beside them sits a cloud of white fur with two dark eyes and a black button nose. The Bichon Frise stares up with a wide-eyed look that seems to say the tin simply fell on its own. A few crumbs still sit on the floor, and a folded towel lies nearby.
Bichon Frises are small, cheerful dogs, known for their fluffy white coats and friendly nature. They love people and can be quick learners, which makes them good candidates for tricks and training games. Cookies are a different matter. Sugar and fat are not good for dogs, and some holiday baking contains ingredients that can be dangerous, such as chocolate, raisins or sweeteners like xylitol. If a dog eats something questionable, call your vet or a pet poison hotline right away instead of waiting.
The simplest cure is to keep treats on high shelves or in cabinets, since small dogs are surprisingly good at climbing, jumping and nudging. A tin with a tight lid helps, and so does a treat jar just for the dog.
This little cloud now has a story to tell, and the cookies, sadly, will not be there to help. A bit of lint on the nose hints that the story is not entirely true.
