700 THE AMERICAN BOOK OF THE DOG. 



when "roading" a bird to wait on his master. An obsti- 

 nate case of wide ranging can almost certainly be overcome 

 by means of a choke-collar and check-cord. 



Some remarks in relation to the training of ladies' pet- 

 dogs, of whatever breed, may not be out of place in this 

 connection. 



Even though a lady may not be desirous of giving her 

 pet a finished education, there is so much satisfaction to be 

 had out of the ownership of an obedient, cleanly dog, who 

 will "show off" a few simple tricks before a group of 

 admiring friends, that I fancy some directions on the sub- 

 ject will be acceptable. 



A puppy should not be punished for misdemeanors until 

 he is at least three months old. Before that he can not 

 understand what he has done that is wrong. You would 

 not punish a year-old child. Why then a month-old 

 puppy? 



It is a common remark: "The children can do anything 

 with Jack and he never minds." That is all very well, but 

 the poor dog does mind being lugged around by the ears 

 or tail, punched, kicked, and rolled over, and it is only 

 common humanity to check his tormentors and make their 

 play less cruel. 



When the puppy has made a mess, he should be taken to 

 the place and his nose rubbed in it. He should be scolded 

 the while and sharply slapped. Never punish him if suf- 

 ficient time has elapsed since his indiscretion to admit of 

 the possibility of his having forgotten his fault, as he will 

 not know what he is being punished for, and no good will 

 be achieved. If this practice is adhered to in every case, he 

 will soon learn to be cleanly, always provided he is allowed 

 to run outside every now and then. 



A lady's pet is notoriously a disobedient dog. This is 

 because, from the kindness of their hearts, the mistresses 

 scruple to use the rod. "Spare the rod and spoil the dog" 

 is a good motto; not, mind you, that I advocate incessant 

 whippings, but where punishment is needed, a thorough 



