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MANUAL OF MODERN FARRIERY 



to lie down the instant he is desired, by repeating to 

 him the word down ! If he is unruly, it will be necessary 

 to use the trash- cord, which is a rope or strong cord, 

 about twenty yards in length, attached to his collar, 

 which he is allowed to drag after him while ranging. 

 Endeavour always to keep within reach of the cord, 

 and when it is necessary to call him, check him smartly 

 with it, if he fails to obey. This, repeated several 

 times, in general has the effect of teaching him to 

 come at call. When expedient, he should be caressed 

 and rewarded with a bit of bread, and this should be 

 done as often as he yields his due obedience. 



The check-collar is an excellent instrument for this 

 purpose, and has been found more effectual in curing 

 dogs of these bad habits than the trash-cord. The 

 following representation of one will be easily under- 

 stood. The whole is made of iron. 



A is a screw which keeps the sides of the collar at 

 the proper distance from each other, and by which they 

 are adjusted to the thickness of the dog's neck ; it 

 rests upon the back of his neck, above the collar. 

 It is necessary to unscrew this, to admit the dog's 

 head B B, the sides of the collar. D, a triangle 



