Loch Ness Scones Dog Recipe

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. and butter a baking sheet.
2. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in the shortening with a fork. Mix the eggs and milk in a small bowl, and then lightly stir into flour mixture.
3. Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead it gently for 1 or 2 turns. Roll out the dough ¼ inch thick and cut into 2-inch squares. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 15 minutes. You can make about 36 scones.

Ingredients:
4 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons of baking powder
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of cold vegetable shortening
2 lightly beaten eggs
1 cup of milk

Dog Encounters
Encountering a stray or territorial dog by chance can be scary because one can’t predict the behavior of the dog. Here are some guidelines:

• speak calmly
• do not engage the dog in a stare-down because the dog will correctly interpret such behavior as a challenge
• keep an upright posture; do not put your face and neck near the dog's mouth
• do not make any sudden or unexpected moves

 If you are in an enclosed space, invite the dog to leave with you so that it gets the message of who is in command do not block the dog's exit or prevent it from leaving.