Before he lets Rascal eat he makes him do tricks to make sure he's learning.
Rascal: *goes to bowl*
Sky: Sit.
Rascal: *sits*
Sky: Roll over.
Rascal: *rolls over*
Sky: Play dead.
Rascal: *plays dead*
Sky: Shake.
Rascal: *shakes paw with Sky*
Sky: Other paw.
Rascal: *shakes other paw with Sky*
Sky: Stand.
Rascal: *stands on hind legs*
Sky: Kiss.
Rascal: *licks Sky's cheek*
Sky: Good boy! You may resume.
Rascal: *happy yelping*