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but their aptitude for hearing is so great, and they like 

 BO well to be taught, that little correction is needed. 

 Never punish him to compel him to learn, or for fail- 

 ure to understand, but only for wilfully refusing to 

 do what he has already learned to do. 



Your way of communicating ideas to him is limited, 

 compared with speaking to a child; so do not expect 

 him to learn faster than a child, as so many do expect. 



He will understand actions better than words, and 

 whenever possible you should let him see you do what- 

 . ever you expect of him, freely using your hand in giving 

 directions. 



In giving the same order, use the same word every 

 time. For instance, do not say "fetch"' at one time, and 

 "bring/*' at another. 



When the lesson, whatever it is, is. a failure, the 

 fault is more with the teacher than the pupil. 



Take him young, let no one feed or pet him but 

 yourself, until he is thoroughly trained. 



The very first thing to teach liini is his name, and 

 this should be short and easy to speak. 



Teach him to "lie down,'' to "come," "to speak," 

 and other simple things. 



He should have a wide, easy collar, which he ought 

 to wear a while and run about as he pleases. In a few 

 days attach a light chain, still letting him be at liberty, 

 or taking him with you in the fields. But in a few days 

 it vnW be time to commence guiding and restraining 

 his movements. Take hold of the chain, but at the same 

 time coax him along and reward him with something he 



