l88 HOW TO EDUCATE HORSES. 



him. To call him yourself, use such a convenient 

 word as you choose, but not one naturally used by 

 others. As this ingenious use of words is about the 

 only new idea we can suggest to teach watch dogs, 

 the masters can use their own ingenuity to render it 

 practical. 



THE TRICK DOG. 



Many amusing tricks may be taught which will ex- 

 hibit in a wonderful degree the intelligence of the 

 dog. As we have before said, much depends upon 

 the breed. A dog of one peculiar breed may be 

 taught a certain class of tricks, while that of another 

 breed will be entirely different in its characteristics. 

 A well-bred dog is hard to learn any tricks, except 

 those pertaining to his nature; while a mongrel cur 

 is quite easy to learn any. Perhaps a spaniel poodle 

 dog is the most tractable of any; a black-and-tan is 

 quite apt. We give a few examples sufficient to form 

 a groundwork for the intelligent operator to extend 

 his list of tricks at his pleasure. 



THE FIRST STEP TO BE TAKEN. 



When you are preparing the dog to receive his first 

 lesson, it is necessary to place him where you can con- 

 trol him. Procure a piece of cord ten feet long, and 

 one-fourth of an inch in diameter; tie a knot at each 

 end — one that will not slip. Take one end, place it 

 around the dog's neck, to get the size; then tie an- 

 other knot, and again place it around his neck, slip- 

 ping the end with knot through, and make fast. The 

 proper way of training him is with a whip — a small 

 riding whip. In giving him his first lesson, should he 

 attempt to run from you (as he undoubtedly will), 



