ON KENNEL MANAGEMENT 61 



Lift him into the bath, and soak him thoroughly all 

 over, with the exception of head and face, which are to be 

 left to the last. Starting with his tail, lather him 

 copiously all over with soap, and work the lather in with 

 the hands right down to the skin, treating each leg and 

 foot in turn until every inch of him has been gone 

 over. 



Rinse out all the soap with the fresh water which you 

 have at hand, and finish off his head and face as quickly 

 and thoroughly as you can. Drain off the bath, squeeze 

 out what moisture you can, and let the dog jump out. 



Then, with rough towels dry him as thoroughly as 

 possible, devoting special attention to the ears, which 

 often retain the moisture longest. Give him a scamper on 

 the grass if you can, and let him have his dinner, which 

 he will tackle with exceptional appetite. 



Next, brush him up and put him in a kennel with a 

 clean straw bed, where he will sleep like a top. When 

 you let him out next morning his enhanced appearance 

 will surprise you. 



We have now touched, I think, upon the main 

 points of successful kennel management as regards the 

 average dog in normal health. Experience alone will 

 teach the modifications which, special cases require, but 

 for the use of the beginner essentials may be briefly 

 summarised. 



Study the individuality of each animal, suiting his 

 diet and exercise to his own particular requirements. 



