H2 MODERN TRAINING. 



up in the same lessons, observing the same policy in respect 

 to deliberation that has been mentioned heretofore. 



The spike collar now comes usefully into play with some 

 dogs. It should be put on, with a rope about four feet long 

 attached to it. It is not required to inflict severe punish- 

 ment ; on the contrary, it will accomplish the purpose with 

 less punishment than any other means. When the order 

 Hold up is given, the collar should be jerked lightly with 

 the left hand, which usually will be sufficient to force the 

 average dog promptly to his feet. If he is sour and obsti- 

 nate, apply the whip smartly to his toes with the right hand 

 until he rises, which he will very soon do, then he should be 

 petted till his fears subside, if he has any. He may then be 

 ordered to drop, and the training in rising to order repeated. 



He may obey the order readily if the handler is moving 

 away from him, and refuse if he is motionless. Obedience 

 must be given to the order whether the handler is in motion 

 or at rest. The lessons should be regularly continued till 

 the dog obeys either order cheerfully and promptly, without 

 the need of either whip or collar. 



A beckon with the forefinger is the easiest and most 

 natural signal for the command Hold up. By associating 

 the order and signal the latter is taught in like manner as 

 described in teaching other signals. The dog is not suffi- 

 ciently obedient unless he will drop instantly when the hand 

 is elevated, or rise when the beckon of the finger is given. 

 If the amateur cannot enforce unhesitating obedience when 

 he has the dog in a position where he is powerless to evade 

 obeying orders, he has very little hope of doing so when the 

 dog has his liberty in field work. 



The short rope should not be dispensed with till the dog 

 is obedient. A few lessons may then be given in a room or 

 yard from which he cannot escape ; for when the rope is 

 removed he may refuse to obey, and hence the precaution 



