50 THE FOXHOUND 



him. If a loss is made when hunting alone, do 

 not get excited and try to rush him along. 

 There is less danger of becoming a potterer 

 than rioter. Keep quiet: excitement is conta- 

 gious. 



If he shows no disposition to " circle " make 

 the cast yourself and gently coax him to accom- 

 pany you. When he finally strikes the line 

 cheer him on. Never take a hound by the 

 collar or lead him and put him on the line; get 

 him to it naturally and let him think he has 

 " struck it off." No matter how much time is 

 lost, let him work out his own salvation. This 

 habit of laying on the line has proved a curse 

 to the English hounds. 



When a distant hound opens and the pup 

 fails to "hark" to him, attract his attention 

 by repeating the word " hark " sharply, then 

 start rapidly toward the sound, urging him to 

 " go to him," stop, cry " hark," and repeat 

 this, getting nearer all the time until the pup 

 " goes in." Should he be " thrown out," re- 

 peat this later, as the fox is certain to circle 

 and return within hearing distance. When 

 possible alternate hunting alone and with pack. 

 If hunted always with a pack, especially of his 

 superiors, the young dog will soon acquire a 

 habit of waiting or holding back until others 



