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The Spaghetti Hit the Floor and the Goldendoodle Hit Pause

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Strands of spaghetti dangle from the mouth of a red Goldendoodle, who stands very still beside the plate that used to hold them. Tomato sauce has splashed across the wood floor, a few noodles lie in a curl near his paws, and his curly coat is dotted with orange. His dark eyes look up with ears pulled back, a perfect portrait of a dog who knows the dinner did not go to the right place. A rug and a plant sit calmly behind him.

Goldendoodles are a cross between a Golden Retriever and a Poodle, and they are usually friendly, clever, and food motivated, which makes them easy to train and also easy to tempt. Many dogs will grab food that is left within reach, so a plate on a low surface is an invitation. Pasta itself is not usually a problem in small amounts, but sauces can contain onion and garlic, which are harmful to dogs. If your dog eats food like that, call your vet. A good habit is to keep plates on high counters and teach a reliable leave it cue with treats as a reward.

He has not yet decided whether to swallow or apologize. Either way, the noodles will take a minute to explain, and the floor will need a good mop. He may now consider himself the official taste tester of the household.

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