lYO THE DOG IN HEALTH. 



cise is the best development of the dog, physical and 

 psychical ; that it should be in great part in reference to 

 the work — in fact, in connection, if possible, with the 

 work — the animal is intended to perform. 



This is not always possible. A setter puppy can not 

 always be taken to the woods, etc. In such case, the near- 

 est approach to the ideal must be striven after. He can 

 be taken to fields, along country roads, etc. It is desira- 

 ble that all dogs be taught to lead on chain without strain- 

 ing or worry, and to walk " at heel." To accomplish this 

 latter a stick with a spring snap attached to one end, that 

 can be put through a ring in the collar, will serve to hold 

 the dog in the desired position, always accompanying the 

 action with the word " heel," so that soon this apparatus 

 may be dispensed with. 



This should not be undertaken too soon with puppies, 

 or their natural spirit will be too much curbed. It is 

 more than desirable to keep very young puppies out of 

 temptation to run wild, where they can do mischief, while 

 giving exercise. 



It is far more important in a puppy than in a grown 

 dog to avoid exhaustion ; nor should the young dog be 

 allowed to race at the top of his speed till he is tired and 

 then drop and continue to lie on the cool earth, for he may 

 get one of those chills so favorable to the onset of distem- 

 per, pneimionia, or some less serious form of disturbance. 



Racing over hilly and rough country without previous 

 preparation, especially if long continued, is very apt to 

 strain the muscles and ligaments, and is no doul)t responsi- 

 ble for many of the imperfections of the legr, and feet that 

 we see in himting-dogs. Especially is this likely to follow 



