It's a golden moment for those wanting to eat outdoors with their dogs. Just think: There's so much outdoor dining! And people are keeping their distance from each other! And tables are spaced at a nice distance from each other! Annie gives some tips about how you can help train your dog to be the perfect outdoor-dining companion. Also: Learn what 1950s superstar very nearly became the real Lassie's owner. 

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Tricky Trainer's Crunchy Treats: https://storeforthedogs.com/search?q=crunchy+tricky

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Snuffle/Activity Mats: https://storeforthedogs.com/collections/snuffle-mats

VirChewLy Indestructible Leash: https://storeforthedogs.com/products/virchewly-industructable-leash-1 

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Liquid Treat Dispenser: http://schoolforthedogs.com/ltd

Frank Inn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkfLbHQl340

Episode 33: How to shape your dog to go to a mat

https://www.schoolforthedogs.com/podcasts/episode-33-how-to-shape-your-dog-to-go-to-a-mat-and-to-be-a-polite-thanksgiving-guest/

Episode 66: Lassie’s Boy Sidekick: Meet Jon Provost, aka Timmy

https://www.schoolforthedogs.com/podcasts/episode-66-lassies-boy-sidekick-meet-jon-provost-aka-timmy/ 

Episode 69: Mean Talk, mouse traps + water guns: Rudd Weatherwax's Lassie Method

https://www.schoolforthedogs.com/podcasts/episode-69-mean-talk-mouse-traps-water-guns-the-lassie-method/ 

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Partial Transcript:

Annie:

Guys. It's a really difficult time to be alive, to be a human right now.  There's so much that's wrong with the world.  But there's one, one silver lining that I just wanted to point out to anyone here who has a dog, which is probably you, if you're listening.

This is an excellent time for dining out with your dog. I know different places have different rules, but I live in New York City and restaurants now have extended their outdoor seating areas into the streets and avenues, usually beyond the sidewalks.  The tables are spaced at least six feet apart....

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