IQ2 MODERN TRAINING. 



finely furnished kennel. He must then have experience to 

 learn correct conduct; and when it is considered that this is 

 learned in a year .or two, it is very creditable indeed when 

 compared with the length of time necessary to teach some 

 of the nobler organisms, and when it is compared with the 

 crude behavior of the untaught said organisms. It is true 

 that some dogs are dishonest. They will steal, but this 

 trait appears to co-exist with high orders of reason. 



There are a few traits peculiar to the dog under domesti- 

 cation which are exceedingly disagreeable at times, and 

 which should be corrected. One of the most irritating is 

 the common habit of affectionately placing the fore feet on 

 the person of his master or a visitor. It is a source of 

 extreme annoyance to the latter, particularly if neatly 

 dressed. In muddy weather, it is extremely offensive to 

 have paws loaded with mud placed on one's clothing, no 

 matter how many prizes a dog may have won or how royal 

 is his pedigree. The owner should not permit his affection 

 for his dog to blind him to what is due to courtesy. The 

 habit is easily and simply cured without any violence or 

 injury to the dog's affections. When he places his fore feet 

 upon the person, grasp a foot gently but firmly in each hand, 

 speaking to him in the blandest tones and the choicest pet 

 phrases, the manner being the perfection of kindness, at 

 the same time stepping on his hind feet just hard enough to 

 pinch them. He will soon endeavor to break away, notwith- 

 standing the kindness of manner; but the punishment 

 should be continued for a few moments before releasing 

 him. Soon thereafter call him up and repeat the lesson. 

 Usually two or three of these simple lessons are ample he 

 cannot then be induced to place his feet on the person. 

 Occasionally, at long intervals, he may forget himself for a 

 moment; but the slightest reminder adjusts him to instant 

 correctness. By observing this simple training the dog will 



