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at stated hours. He should also keep them nicely groomed 

 and see that the bowls of water for each dog, at both day 

 and night positions, are kept rilled with clean water. 



The selection of keepers in charge of guard dogs is of 

 high importance. They should be chosen from men who 

 have been gamekeepers, shepherds, or Hunts' servants. 



(n) Attention to Dogs' Comfort. 



(i.) The day and night quarters should be thoroughly 

 cleansed once a day and occasionally cleaned out with 

 disinfectant. 



(ii.) The dog should be brushed with a hard brush and 

 combed once daily. 



Should the dog get wet on duty, he should be rubbed 

 dry. 



(12) Feeding. 



(i.) The feeding of each dog is according to the Govern- 

 ment ration, i.e., one pound of biscuits per diem, plus 

 \ pound of cooked horse-flesh. 



(If horse-flesh is not obtainable, an equal amount of meat 

 refuse from the men's dinners can be substituted.) 



(ii.) The dog must have the above ration per diem. 



(13) Cooking. 



These should be cooked together. If it is difficult to 

 provide the biscuits and horse-flesh, the meal may consist 

 of ij lbs. of cookhouse offal, which should be composed of 

 soup, bread scraps, meat, etc., etc. 



(iii.) A bowl of clean water should always be in reach of 

 the dog. 



(iv.) A dog on duty by day should be fed by night. 



(v.) Dogs used for duty at night should be fed imme- 

 diately on coming off in the morning, but on no account 

 must be fed before going on duty. 



(14) Ailments. 



