In 1957, when I was 8, my dog Lassie was very trained, and a protector. Once in Blaine WA, when I was being threatened by a gang of boys, suddenly from behind Lassie came charging by me and leapt with a loud growl right into the belly of the leading bully, knocking him back and scaring him. I grabbed my bike and took off, hollering "C'mon, Lassie!" and they let us go.
Another time, also in Blaine, I went to visit a friend of mine and told Lassie to stay on the front porch. After playing in the house, not remembering Lassie, I left through the back door and walked home. The next day, my family and I missed Lassie, wondering where she was, and it dawned on me. I walked to my friends house, and when two blocks away I saw Lassie still lying on the front porch. I called to her. I've never seen a dog run that fast!
In 1957, Friskies came out with a promotional 33 1/3 rpm record, "How to Train Your Dog," narrated by Mike Nuzzola. I loved this record. It's so understandable and simple, even for an 8-year-old. You can listen to it by clicking on its title here.
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