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A Border Collie Wore a Coat of Flour and Looked Away From the Mess

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Flour coats Dot's black muzzle and chest in a thick white dust, and she gazes away from the counter with studied innocence. The black and white Border Collie stands beside a kitchen counter littered with bags, bowls, a whisk and a cloth, with open shelves and a window glowing behind her. A tiny cloud of flour drifts from her nose with every breath. It looks as though she was baking a project of her own and the mixing got out of hand.

Border Collies are among the most intelligent dogs, bred to herd sheep with focus and precision. They thrive on training, tasks and long walks, and a bored one will find a task of its own, like kitchen exploration. Their sharp noses lead them to counters, and flour has a powdery, tempting smell. Plain flour is not generally toxic to dogs, but a large amount can cause stomach upset, and bread dough that rises in the stomach can be dangerous, so keep it out of reach. Many baking ingredients such as chocolate, raisins, nuts and sweeteners are harmful, too. Close the kitchen door or use a baby gate while you cook, and give your dog a mental job like a puzzle feeder. If you suspect your dog ate something unsafe, call your vet.

Dot will get a brush and a bath, and the baking will be started over. Her expression will not give an inch.

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