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Bakery Employs Puppy Taste Tester

by Scott Friedstein, FluffPo Correspondent

When it comes to new items, New York’s Dominique Ansel Bakery doesn’t take any chances. The famed patisserie recently hired a Golden Retriever puppy named Paisley to test its sweet treats before they hit the shelves. The results, as they say, speak for themselves.  

“So far, she’s liked everything,” says head pastry chef Michael Cortis. “The DKA and Salted Pistachio Religieuse both tested exceptionally well. If it’s good enough for Paisley, it’s usually good enough for customers.”

The discerning pup has first dibs on nearly everything the bakery sells – except the world-famous Cronut.

“Oh, we don’t let her test those,” says Cortis. “She has to wait in line like everybody else.”

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Corgi Prepares for Epic Birthday Bash

by Anna Washenko, FluffPo Correspondent

To celebrate the transition from puppyhood to doghood, Detroit corgi Jackson has planned a birthday party of epic proportions. He’s rented out an entire dog park for all his closest friends, and even hired A-list party planner Carly Stevenson to help take care of all the details.

“Jackson told me he wanted an event on the scale of My Super Sweet Sixteen,” Stevenson said. “We’re going over the top: party hats designed by Marc Jacobs, catering by Pat LaFrieda meats, and a special performance by Iggy Azalea. He also tried to get a chocolate cake made by Duff Goldman, but he’s a dog, so that wasn’t going to fly.”

Dog De-Stresses After Rough Week

by Scott Friedstein, FluffPo Correspondent

After a particularly stressful week of submitting reports and reviewing spreadsheets, Knox the dog really needed to unwind.

“He works so hard, and never really makes time for himself,” says friend Chris Dippold. “When he didn’t answer any of my texts, I knew something was up.”

Indeed, Knox had designated last Saturday afternoon as official “me time.” That meant no calls, no texts, and certainly no emails. The pup headed straight to his local day spa for a mani-pedi, facial and scalp massage. 

“He seemed totally relaxed when I saw him last weekend,” said Dippold. “I think I’m going to take some ‘me-time’ too – assuming that Groupon is still good.”

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