A Childs Guide to Dogs  
                                                                                                                                                                                    1 HOW TO TRAIN      
Teach your dog to catch: get your new dog's favourite ball. Throw the ball.  When your dog runs to get it yell " catch!" If he catches it give him a treat. Do  this every day 20-30 times. After he learns how to catch you can practice every day 7-8 times.
Teach your dog to drop the ball:
Get your dogs favourite ball. Throw the ball. When your dog catches it and brings it back to you, say " drop it." Grab the ball. If he doesn't let go, pull gently. Do this 20-30 times a day. Once he learns it do it 7-8 times a day.
Bring back the ball:
Get your dogs favourite ball. Throw the ball. When he catches it tell him to "bring it." If he brings it give him a treat. Do this 20-30 times a day. Once he learns it do it 7-8 times a 
day.                                                                            2    Poison!
Some of the things we have are poisonous for dogs. Do not let your dog have the following list.
1. Chocolate  
2. Cleaning supplies
3. Knives
4.  Bones in your yard 
5. Sticks 
6. Wood with nails in it 
7. Antifreeze 
8. Your toys 
       Tip    keep your dog out of your garden.                                                              
                                                                        3. Taking care of your dog
                                                                                   give your dog plenty of water. Let your dog rest.
Never yell at or hit your dog.

               FOOD CHART
Size          Amount
Small        1 meal
Medium   2 meals
  Large    3 Meals 

       WHAT YOUR DOG NEEDS
Food
Water
Toys
TLC 
Tags
Collar
Bowls

4 shopping 
                         TOYS
Get a variety of toys like ropes, balls and frisbees.