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a small riding whip. In giving liim his first lesson, 

 should tie attempt to run from you, (as he undoubt- 

 edly will,) give him a sudden jerk, and say, "Come 

 here ;" as he comes back, talk gently, pat and caress 

 him ; that is to show him he has done right in coming 

 back. A few pulls with the cord, and he will not 

 attempt to leave you. 



Xo IL<ea,rii Him to Sit I>otvii. 



Press your hand upon his back toward his hind 

 legs, and say, "Sit down," at the same time tapping 

 with your foot upon the floor. If he attempts to lie 

 down or draw his feet under him, coax him up, and 

 learn him that "sit down" is what you are after, tap- 

 ping him under the chin to keep his head well up. 

 He will, after a few lessons, sit down at the word, 

 and a tapping of your foot on the floor, or with your 

 whip, holding him by the cord, tap him lightly on 

 the top of the quarters, saying, "Sit down," each time 

 a little harder, until he sits down, then pat him to 

 show he has done right. 



Xo Iflake a Ito^r. 



When he gets handy, and will sit down at the word, 

 then say to him, "Make a bow." This trick you can 

 learn him iu a very short time. As he sits down, 

 place your right hand on the top of his head, and 

 with a quick move, press down, saying, "Make a 

 bow." By accompanying the word with the act, 



