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should be very careful that nothing occurs that -will give him 

 any wrong ideas. The first time that you take him out with 

 another dog, they should be well acquainted, if possible, or 

 at least have time to play together until they become some- 

 what used to each other. You should be accompanied by a 

 friend, who should have the care of the other dog, while you 

 keep your pupil close to heel until the other dog fiuds and 

 comes to a point. Be very careful now, and as soon as your 

 dog catches sigLt of him, raise your hand and bid him To ho* 

 and on no account must you stir so much as a finger, but re- 

 main perfectly quiet and staunch, as though you were also 

 backing, until your companion has flushed the bird. Your 

 example will have much to do in perfecting hh steadiness, 

 and you will fir,d that after a few lessons of this kind — even 

 should he po?sess no natural inclination to back— he will 

 understand what is required, and instantly back of his own 

 accord as soon as he catches sigkt of a companion's point. 



