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The trainer slioiild never undertake what he is not reasonably 

 sure of accomplishing; and the first aim should always be to 

 secure the dog's attention and interest, and to make the accom- 

 plishment pleasant. But he must know what is wanted, and if he 

 can not comprehend this, the lesson is unsuitable at this period. 

 He must, however, obey if he understands; gentle compulsion. 



The Greyhound Fulleeton. Thrice winner of the Waterloo cup, the most valuable of all 



coursing prizes. 



when once the purpose is understood, may be exercised — e. g., if 

 he will not come when he is called, he must not be whipped, as 

 that will make the whole set of associations unpleasant, but he 

 must be gently dragged by the back of the neck or bodily carried 

 to where the trainer stood when the command was given ; he must 

 then be very gently reprimanded, then forgiven and made to feel 

 that he is forgiven, and the lesson repeated, always rewarding 

 obedience in some way. 



Obedience to what is right pleasant, disobedience unpleasant, 

 is the rule for us all, dogs and men. On these principles yard 

 and house training is simple with well-bred dogs. They mean to 

 please if they can. Make obedience and right-doing understood. 



