Another Riddle

A dog is tied to a five meter rope in front of a pet shop. 6 meters in front of the dog is a pile full of doggy treats. Without breaking the rope, the dog is able to eat the doggy treats whenever he wants. How is that possible? Hint: Don't think too much. the answer is very simpe, just use some logic. Think. How can a dog reach a pile of doggy treats 6 meters away when the rope is only 5 meters? Remember that the dog can't break the rope!