Browse ›
A black Labrador Retriever sitting inside an open dishwasher, looking at the camera with a guilty face 16 / 23

A Black Lab Decided the Dishwasher Was the Best Seat in the Kitchen

AI imageblack labradordishwasherkitchen

Open door, rack pulled all the way out, and a black Labrador Retriever sitting right in the middle of it. His shiny coat blends with the shadowy interior, his brown eyes look up with an earnest, slightly guilty expression, and his front paws rest on the wires like a very tall passenger. A kitchen counter and a blue cloth are visible nearby, so the scene is a surprising little puzzle about how a big dog fit inside.

Labradors are famous for their love of food and their willingness to investigate anything that smells like dinner. A dishwasher full of dirty plates is basically a buffet, so dogs may lick plates or try to get in. This can be unsafe. Sharp knives, forks, and broken glass can injure a dog, and dishwasher detergent can be harmful if swallowed. Closing the door after loading, keeping pods locked away, and teaching a firm leave it cue are all good steps. If your dog swallows detergent or anything sharp, call your vet right away. Labs also love a job, so a puzzle feeder can help keep that nose busy.

He looks very proud of his clever climb and just a bit unsure whether it was a good idea. The kitchen floor is clean for now, and he is more than ready to be rinsed off and praised for his curiosity.

More from this collection

All 23 →
A black and white tuxedo cat sitting in a pile of shredded envelopes and paper, looking upThe Mail Never Made It to the Table Because a Tuxedo Cat Got ThereA cream British Shorthair cat sitting in a spilled bag of potato chips on a dark floorWho Opened the Chips? A Cream British Shorthair Is Sitting in Them.
A cream Havanese dog beside a chewed couch cushion with stuffing showing, looking upA Havanese Sat Beside the Ruined Cushion and Said Nothing at AllA blue-grey Russian Blue cat beside a broken ceramic vase and scattered pink roses on a tableA Vase Went Over and the Russian Blue Suddenly Became Very CalmA red and white Border Collie sitting next to a pile of chewed-up shoes, looking awayThe Border Collie Gathered Every Shoe in the House. Then He Got Chewy.A calico cat with peanut butter on her nose next to an open jar on a kitchen counterA Calico With a Peanut Butter Nose Still Thinks She Got Away With It