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Brindle Boxer standing with front paws on a gas stove top beside a pan, looking away from the camera in a bright kitchen. 3 / 28

The Boxer Is Looking Away From the Pan on the Stove

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The brindle Boxer has his front paws planted on the stove, with a steel pan sitting right beside him. He has turned his head to look off to the side, ears relaxed and brown eyes avoiding the camera, in the manner of someone who just happens to be standing there. A wooden spoon, a plant, and a few bottles are lined up on the counter behind him, and the cabinet door is slightly open.

Boxers are tall, athletic, playful dogs who are famous for staying puppyish well into adulthood. They are smart, loyal, and very good at getting a look at what is cooking, thanks to their height and their curiosity. Counter surfing is common with large dogs, and it is worth discouraging for safety reasons. A hot burner or a heavy pan can hurt a dog, and many human foods are unsafe for them, including chocolate, onions, grapes, and anything with artificial sweeteners. Teaching a solid cue like go to your mat can keep him out of the kitchen when you are cooking, and a chew toy on his bed gives him something better to do. Boxers need plenty of exercise to stay happy.

He looks like he is trying to blend in with the cabinet. Whatever was on that pan has long gone, and the only thing left is that very innocent profile. A walk is probably the best answer.

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