The inside of Skulker's layer was a cross between an armory and a zoo with parts that reminded Danny of his parent's lab. As he eyed a table full of wires and welded metal a thought occurred to him.
"Wait, do you may all your own weapons?"
"Actually yes," Skulker said proudly. "Well, most of them anyway. There are a few special components I have to get elsewhere but the basic equipment and a few custom pieces I make myself."
"I had no idea. That's actually really impressive."
"Don't think you can flatter me into forgetting about hunting you," Skulker warned.
"Right, so is there something here that will help with training?"
"Of course," Skulker said while digging through a box in the corner. "I use this device when training all my beasts."
Whatever he was looking for wasn't in the box so he shoved it aside to open a closet and dig through there instead.
"Ah ha!"
Skulker held up a large collar with a heavy mechanical box on one side.
Cujo growled. He had refused to return to puppy form since heh ad laid eyes on Skulker.
"And what is that for?" Danny asked.
"It's an obedience collar." Skulker held up a small box with a button. "You hold onto the button and the beast wears the collar. When they don't obey you press the button and…" Skulker pushed the button and the mechanical box practically jumped off the collar as it flashed with electricity.
Both Cujo and Danny flinched.
"See," Skulker said proudly. "After a few shocks, they'll obey just from seeing the button."
"Uh, thanks, but do you have anything that won't make my dog hate me with a violent passion?"
Skulker looked confused and then annoyed.
"Well, sure, if you want to do it the hard way."
Skulker hit the wall and a tiny metal cylinder fell off a shelf into his hand. He tossed it to Danny.
"There, a ghost dog whistle. The hardest part of training is getting the beast to pay attention. Blow this and their focus will be on you. Just be warned it'll also attract the attention of any other ghost animals in the area."
"Thanks." Danny rolled the delicate silver whistle in his fingers. Like most things from the ghost zone, it glowed with a green light. "Anything else I need to know."
Skulker shrugged. "It's a dog, make sure he's paying attention and speak with a confident and commanding voice. Keep all commands simple and short. Really you can learn this from any dog training book."
"So the fact that he's a ghost doesn't actually affect how he's trained."
"Not really. It just means there will be greater consequences when he doesn't listen."
"Right. Thanks."
"Now, on to other matters. How's Thursday for you."
"Uh, Thursday?"
"For our fight."
"Oh, uh actually Thursdays a school night. I can do Saturday."
"Very well, Saturday it is. Just remember ghost child…"Skulker leaned menacingly forward, reminding Danny of just how large he actually was. "If you don't find me, I'll find you."