<h3> Tricks for dogs</h3>
*Insights into the life of a dog owner*
<h5>by Kristine Kelly</h5>
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Which *dog* should you train today?
[[Oliver]]
[[Lena]]
[[Don't train today]]<h4>Oliver's Lessons</h4>
Oliver is his own dog and does not like being told what to do. Still you are determined to be the boss, the alpha in the battle of human v. canine.
You decide to teach Oliver to:
[[pay attention]]
[[stay]]
[[roll over]]<h4>Lena</h4>
Lena is a dog who prefers to chew her bone, have her belly rubbed, and not learn new tricks, but that doesn't stop you from trying.
Today you should teach Lena to:
[[sit]]
[[shake]]
[[bark]]<h4>A life of leisure</h4>
Why worry? Let dogs be dogs and you be free of the shackles of obedience training.
[[Go for a long walk]]
[[Have a bubble bath]]
[[Have a nap]]You tell Lena to [Sit]<cl1|.
(click: ?cl1)[What? No treats? Are you crazy?]
Lena looks at you with [confusion]<cl3|
(click: ?cl3)[She lies down and rolls over for a belly rub]
[So . . .]<cl4|
(click: ?cl4)[you say "good dog" and decide [[Go for a long walk]] or to train [[Oliver]]]You say "shake" and point to Lena's paw. She cocks her head to one side but doesn't lift her paw.
You say shake again and Lena licks your face.
You decide to [[Have a nap]].
Big mistake!
You decide to [[Have a bubble bath]]
Or to [[Which Dog?<-start over]] Oliver looks at you.
[Success]<cl5|
(click: ?cl5)[but then he sees a squirrel and attention is divided]
You decide to
[[Have a bubble bath]]
[[Go for a long walk]]
[[Have a nap]]
Train [[Lena]] Oliver stays for a long time. Then he gets his ball and insists that you throw it.
[[You throw the ball]]
[[You hide the ball]]This is simply not going to happen.
Go back to the [[Which Dog?<-beginning]]
Ah. . . a sunny day. Perfect for a nice walk in the park.
[[Bring Dogs]]
[[Leave Dogs at Home]]Excellent day to relax in the tub
[[close bathroom door]]
[[leave door ajar]]Enjoy a long rest snuggling with your oversized dogs who take up most of the bed. [Sweet dreams!]<cl2|
(click: ?cl2)[until the mailman comes. Then awaken to fierce barking]
[[Which Dog?<-start over]] Dogs are joyful and grateful. You are a good dog owner!Dogs are depressed and a little angry.
They chew the backs off of your favorite shoes while you enjoy your walk alone.Enjoy a relaxing soak while naughty dogs eat your lunch off the kitchen counter.Dogs jump into tub before you have a chance. Give them a bath and put on their bathrobes. You have two very clean dogs!Game on!Game over!
You decide to
[[Go for a long walk]]
[[Have a nap]]
[[Have a bubble bath]]