He has on his "I was only just looking at it!" face on with a touch of guilt, but also with a tinge of defiant "I thought you were making it for me".
A word of caution if you own a dog (or cat) is that Gingerbread can is not good for them.
Per Firstvet.com indicates:
"Gingerbread is not a great treat for dogs, but occasional crumbs do not pose a danger, even for a small puppy. If a dog eats several gingerbread cookies, or gingerbread dough, there is a risk of a stomach upset, such as diarrhoea, vomiting or bloating.
Ingestion of large amounts of bicarbonate, or repeated ingestion of spices such as cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg can also be toxic. If inhaled, these powdered spices can cause choking and coughing, breathing difficulties and asthma-like signs. Ingestion of large amounts of nutmeg may cause hallucinations, disorientation, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, dry mouth, abdominal pain and seizures. These signs can last for 48 hours."
"Cats are often less voracious than dogs, but if they were to taste gingerbread, it is highly unlikely for it to be dangerous for them either."
Also, many of the goodies that are used to decorate a gingerbread house can be dangerous (sugar-free gums or chocolates may contain Xyitol, which can be fatal) and make your animal ill or just not be good for their diet so keep a watchful eye on animals and consider precautions if you plan on displaying rather than consuming it.
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