PREFACE. 



details of their experience, and material of various kinds. 

 Much of information relating to birds is derived from the works 

 of the celebrated German fancier Bechstem -, while to Mons. 

 Emil de Tarade is due a portion of that about the French dogs. 

 To Mr. Robert Jennings, whose works on the horse, as well as 

 on cattle, are deservedly popular, we are also indebted j also to 

 Mr. Smith of the New York* Courier. 



While attempting to give plam practical instruction in the 

 art we profess to teach, we have also designed to make a read- 

 able book, and it is hoped that its perusal may. prove pleasant 

 as well as profitable. That money can be made by training 

 animals, is unquestionably true — even a boy can make his pets 

 more valuable by- teaching them a few simple tricks. 



In conclusion we may add that to amateurs interested in the 

 subject, a visit to either of the really fine collections of trained 

 and wild animals of Van Amburgh or '^ Yankee'^ Robinson, will 

 prove most thoroughly enjoyable. To the proprietors of both of 

 these establishments we are indebted for valuable assistance. 



