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Grandpa Held Out Seeds for the Sparrows. Pepper Held Perfectly Still

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Small brown sparrows perch on the wooden bird feeder, pecking at seeds, and Walt crouches beside the post with a few seeds in his fingertips. His glasses sit low and his eyes follow each bird. Pepper sits close by on the pavement, gray and still, with his ears alert and his whiskers pointing toward the action. A potted plant and a coiled hose sit behind them on a quiet patch of yard.

Watching birds is a calm hobby, and a Miniature Schnauzer can learn to sit and watch if he is taught a steady stay. These dogs were bred to hunt small pests, so a bird's quick movements may stir their instincts, and rewards for calm behavior go a long way. Keep bird food and treated seed out of the dog's reach, and clean up fallen seed so it does not draw rodents. Also keep fresh water available for your dog, since a sit in the sun can be thirsty work. Schnauzers are smart and love having a job, so a daily routine like feeder duty can be a good way to give him one. Ask your vet if your dog shows too much excitement around wild animals.

The birds are probably more nervous than Pepper looks. He is on his best behavior, and Walt is clearly proud of him.

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