G1 On U4W5 Teach a Dog!

Teach a Dog!

CHAPTER 1 How Do You Teach a Dog? Dogs make great pets! They follow rules if people teach them. Would you like to be a dog teacher?It's hard work, but it's fun. Dogs love to play!

If a dog behaves well, give a small treat. Then say, " Good dog! " Give lots of love. You will get love back! This dog knows the rules.

" Sit! Stay! Come! " These are key words a dog should know. First, teach a dog to sit. Gently push the dog's back end down and say, " Sit! " If it stands up, say " Sit! " If it sits, give it a treat. This girl pats the dog after it sits.

Now teach the dog to stay. Have the dog sit. Put out your hand and say, " Stay! " Next, walk a few steps away. If the dog stays, give her a treat. Then say, " Come! " If she comes, give her a treat for being so clever. This dog is learning to stay.