The Cookie Tin Hit the Floor and a Corgi Was Right There Waiting
A tipped cookie tin lies on its side on the wooden floor, and golden cookies have scattered like coins around a sable Corgi, who looks up with enormous, hopeful eyes. His ears stand tall, his white chest is fluffy, and his short legs are folded neatly in front of him. A pair of slippers, a basket of toys, and a rug sit behind him. He appears to be waiting for someone to tell him that this was an accident.
Corgis are cheerful, clever herding dogs with short legs and big personalities. They were originally bred to herd cattle, and many still love to run in circles and nip at heels. They are also famously food motivated, and weight gain can be a problem for them, which is rough on their long backs. Cookies are not a healthy snack for dogs, and ingredients like chocolate, raisins, nuts, and sweetener can be dangerous, so call your vet if your dog eats something questionable. Storing treats out of reach and measuring his portions will help keep him healthy and happy.
He sits with an air of total innocence, though a crumb or two clings to his whiskers. The cookies will be swept up, and the tin will go on a higher shelf. For him, it was the best surprise of the season. A quick sweep and a stern but loving word should finish the job.
