Training the Youngster

Sydney takes training very seriously. This winter, she feels that her son Biscuit is old enough to learn to "really" play in the snow. She's tired of holding back, going easy on the puppy, being a "good" mom... Look out Biscuit, this will really be an education!

Poor little boy, he has NO idea what his mom has in store for him. She looks sweet enough... And now for Syd's 12-step program!

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Step 1: Bite your opponent on the neck to get his attention. That'll really increase the odds that he will chase you. .

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Step 2: Take off, watching over your shoulder to be sure loyal subject, err, Biscuit, is following.
(ed. note: Now that's what I call some FLUFFY PANTS!)

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Step 3: Pause for a moment to let your opponent, uh, son, get his mind wrapped around what's happening here.

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Step 4: Take off again, leaving subject in your (snow) dust.

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Step 5: Stop again, review rules of the game with trainee. Ask him to recite rules 1 through 4.

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Step 6: Run THIS way.

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Step 7: Run THAT way.

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Step 8: Pick up speed, since he almost caught you in Step 7 (above). But DON'T get yourself into a skid (below).

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Step 9: Dash left, zig when he zags.

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Step 10: Change direction, never let him see your next move.

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Step 11: feel sorry for poor subject, uh, son, and let him rest for a minute. Fall for his sad, sappy expression when he asks if this lesson is over.

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Step 12: Lead trainee "back to the barn," time well spent, knowing The Biscuit has had training from The Master.