Shadow (6 page)
Authors: Ellen Miles
There are lots of books about how to train your puppy, or you can do some research on the Internet. You might also be able to find dog training classes in your neighborhood.
Always be kind to your puppy when you are training it. Use lots of praise, pats, and treats. If your dog would rather play with a ball than eat a biscuit, use playtime as a reward instead of food.
Don't yell or jerk the leash. And remember that most puppies can't pay attention for much more than ten minutes at a time. Keep your training sessions short!
Dear Reader,
A few years ago my niece Katie was the puppy raiser for a yellow Lab puppy. She was named Oreo. Katie took care of Oreo for a whole year, and Oreo went everywhere with her, dressed in a little blue vest that said, “Guide Dog in Training.” After a year, Oreo went off for more training. Katie got to go to her graduation.
Katie said that raising Oreo was lots of fun but also a big responsibility. It made Katie sad to give her up, but it makes her feel good to know that Oreo is helping to make someone's life better every day.
Yours from the Puppy Place,
Ellen Miles
P.S. For another extremely helpful pup, check out HONEY.
Ellen Miles loves dogs, which is why she has a great time writing the Puppy Place books. And guess what? She loves cats, too! (In fact, her very first pet was a beautiful tortoiseshell cat named Jenny.) That's why she came up with a brand-new series called Kitty Corner. Ellen lives in Vermont and loves to be outdoors every day, walking, biking, skiing, or swimming, depending on the season. She also loves to read, cook, explore her beautiful state, play with dogs, and hang out with friends and family.
Visit Ellen at
www.ellenmiles.net.
Don't miss any of these other stories by Ellen Miles!
Bandit
Baxter
Bear
Bella
Buddy
Chewy and Chica
Cocoa
Cody
Flash
Goldie
Honey
Jack
Lucky
Maggie and Max
Moose
Muttley
Noodle
Patches
Princess
Pugsley
Rascal
Scout
Shadow
Snowball
Sweetie
Ziggy
Copyright © 2005 by Ellen Miles. All rights reserved. Published by Scholastic Inc.
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First printing, January 2006
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