strangeness of a new home, new people, etc., will often make an 

 old and ordinarily well-trained dog forget himself, so the rule 

 holds good in all cases. After fondling and petting him to a 

 limited extent take him into a corner of the room previously 

 prepared with a rug or pillow, and tie him up with a fairly short 

 leash or chain. Remain with him for some time until he has 

 tired of gazing around and has of his own accord lain down, ap- 

 parently to sleep. If, when you leave him, he should cry, or 

 even be inclined to be noisy, appear suddenly and reprove him by 

 speaking quickly and sternly, telling him to lie down or keep 



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quiet. He will quickly obey, for the same words have been 

 frequently used in his early training. In about two or three 

 hours yon should ask him, "Do you want to go out?" and when 

 at the length of his chain he has manifested his willingness, take 

 him on the chain to the door leading to the yard, and, if in- 

 closed, let him loose to remain out as long as may be necessary. 

 When you take him in he can be allowed to follow you through 

 the house without a chain, and for a gradually extended time be 

 kept free to frolic about. He should be taught that his corner 

 belongs to him, and that when you say, "Go to your corner," he 



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