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OUR DOMESTIC ANIMALS 



A Walk with a Dm; on a Chain is often iu't Half a Plfasikl 



collar and chain, often retain the disagreeable 

 trick of jnilling forward with such force that 

 the promenade becomes mere dragging, — a 

 fatigue and not a pleasure. Dogs cannot be 

 given too many walks, especially in the country. 

 They learn to understand the will of their 

 master and end by obeying the slightest sign. 



Choose between Ml and your Machine 



Every infraction ought to he punished, at tirst 

 b\- words and then by actions. If the dog 

 lingers behind and does not come promptly 

 at the first call or whistle, he should be fas- 

 tened at once to the chain. When he is too 

 busy with his congeners, or when he runs off 

 too far, the same punishment should follow 

 iiinncdiatcly upon the fault. 



Another habit of which it is very difficult 

 to break a dog is that of wallowing in the 

 mud. This is probably a relic of the habits 

 of his ancestors or an inheritance from the 

 wild dog, but it is none the less annoying. It 

 is said that if a decoction of cabbage is given 

 to them with their meals they will lose the 

 habit, but people say a great many things, and 

 natural habits are hard to change. 



In bicycle riding a dog is certainly a good 

 escort on lonely roads, but in other respects, 

 both for dog and cyclist, it is only a half 

 pleasure. Actual torture is sometimes seen. 

 Greyhounds, certain terriers, and a few large 

 dogs can accompany a cyclist without too 



