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A harlequin Great Dane with flour on its nose stands at a kitchen counter dusted with flour, with a bowl and wooden spoon. 33 / 36

The Baking Had Just Started. A Very Tall Dog Walked Into the Kitchen.

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The kitchen counter is dusted white, and peering over it is a harlequin Great Dane with flour on his nose, his chin and his whiskers. His black and white spots glow in the lamplight, his brown eyes look down at the camera with worry, and his ears flop against his cheeks. On the counter beside him, a bag of flour lies on its side next to a metal bowl and a wooden spoon, and a basket of onions waits in the background. Dishes pile up in the sink behind him. We'll call him Duke, and he stood up to see what smelled so good.

Great Danes are among the tallest dog breeds, and their height means counters are well within their reach. They are gentle, affectionate dogs, but their size makes them very good at counter surfing, so it helps to keep food and baking supplies well back from the edge. Teach a reliable leave it command, and reward him for keeping all four paws on the floor. Raw dough and onions can be harmful to dogs, so call your vet if you think he ate any. Giant breeds also need joint-friendly exercise and a diet that suits their size, which your vet can help plan.

Duke stands very still, looking as if he's trying to figure out how to explain the flour. His tall frame says he was just looking. The bakery will need a new start, and he'll probably be asked to stay on the other side of the kitchen.

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