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Frequently throw the object to be retrieved 

 unobserved by him to a distance, or hide it in 

 some easily accessible place; then encourage Km 

 to search for it, and, when needful, indicate its 

 direction by a wave of the hand and arm. 

 Throwing it over a fence or house, so that he 

 may observe its direction, but not be able to see 

 where it strikes, is also good practice. Let his 

 lessons be short, yet frequent, remembering the 

 more thoroughly these early lessons are learned, 

 the more useful he will prove in after-life. 



He should be taught to come to heel when 

 ordered, and to remain there until permitted to 

 go on, and should never be allowed to chase 

 rabbits ; otherwise wdien he is required for retriev- 

 ing he may be having a little hunt on his own 

 account. 



Never whip your dog unless you are satisfied 

 he understands what it is for, and let it be as 

 soon after the committing of the fault as possible. 

 Do not go at it in a merciless, inhuman manner, 

 simply to vent your passion on the poor animal, 

 who perhaps misunderstood your orders ; and, in- 

 stead of kicking or clubbing him, thereby possibly 

 breaking a bone or otherwise seriously injuring 

 him, use a whip or switch, which will sting suffi- 



