HO MODERN TRAINING. 



left hand, the whip in the right. Give him a light tap on 

 the shoulder, and, at the same instant, give the order, Drop. 

 Repeat the tapping and order till he lies down. If he tries 

 to escape or is frightened, the trainer has hurried too much 

 or hit harder than was necessary, for no severity is needed 

 or desired. A distinct interval should be allowed between 

 each order. When the dog lies down, the punishment 

 should cease instantly, and the attitude should be main- 

 tained for a few minutes. If petted at this stage, he is very 

 apt to rise, which is not desired. It is immaterial whether 

 he performs the act with correctness, at first, the manner of 

 doing it being then subordinate to teaching him the mean- 

 ing of the order; yet he should not be permitted to roll on 

 his back or curl up. The manner of doing it can be grad- 

 ually improved upon as he comprehends the meaning of the 

 command better. If he rolls on his back, give him a few 

 sharp taps with the whip on his toes, giving only force 

 enough to sting; he will then roll quickly back into the cor- 

 rect position and draw his toes under him for protection. 

 It he attempts to bolt, the rope is always in the left hand to 

 prevent him from doing so the rope serves no other pur- 

 pose. After two or three corrections he cannot be induced 

 to remain on his back. If he curls up, a few taps on the 

 toes will likewise make him lie straight. He persistently 

 avoids these positions when he learns to associate pain 

 therewith. It is worthy of repetition that the dog should be 

 given time to comprehend the lessons. If he is frightened 

 or confused, there is so much time and effort wasted, if no 

 worse. 



Forcing the dog quickly and repeatedly to lie down and 

 stand up bewilders him so much that he comprehends 

 nothing. 



For special parts of subsequent training, it is worthy of 

 attention, in teaching the drop, that the whip be applied to 



