Reverse our worlds
and you will see
That you dear human
can learn from me
A few simple commands
will have it down pat
Human Obedience class
get it right, get a pat
Here’s our training
my faithful friend
Planned by me
from start to end
Command 1: Get up
Get up Get up
sleepy head
The sun is up
get out of bed
Command 2: Walk
Walk time next
but no doggy lead
I’m ready now
and will not plead
Command 3: Heel
Heel no way
let me run
Training a human
is lots of fun
Command 4: Stop
Stop right now
yes at that tree
Every day
for my morning pee
Command 5: Talk
Talk to me
say nice things
I’m a good boy
among other things
Command 6: Sit
Sit on down
in front of me
Scratch my belly
if you please
Command 7: Wait
Sit there nicely
wait for a command
I may have a snooze
don’t be alarmed
Command 8: Drop it
Drop the book
you now are reading
Observe my eyes
see them pleading
Command 8: Bark
One bark means bacon
two barks a meat pie
Three barks a lie down
then a contented sigh
Command 9: Couch
Shift over a bit
I need more space
And a lambs wool rug
in my comfy place
Command 10: Bed
No longer I’ll sleep
in a box outdoors
Or in the winter
on the cold laundry floor
Command 11: Move over
Move over move over
on our king size bed
Let me stretch out
and please scratch my head
Command 12: I love you
I love our routine
Commands to impart
Human being playmates
Are really very smart
Delightful!