258 MANAGEMENT OF THE DOG. 



first command, and never neglect to kindly use him on the conclusion 

 of a well-performed lesson. After he has accomplished this part of 

 the lesson, take the props from the sides of the barrel so it will roll ; 

 compel your dog to get upon it, standing across the middle, with his 

 sides toward the barrel ends ; pull gently on the cord— this will start 

 the barrel to roll slowly toward you, as you always stand facing the 

 dog. The movement of the barrel necessitates the dog's changing 

 and lifting his feet to balance himself as it rolls along. Never permit 

 him to squat down, but keep in an upright position while going 

 through this exercise. Having gone on in this manner across the 

 room, walk around to the other side of the barrel, compelling the dog 

 to " about face" and begin to pull gently again on the cord, causing 

 the barrel to roll toward you. When he does this well without your 

 pulling on the cord, take him down and give him a good rest. 



Next, order your dog up on the barrel, again obliging him to roll it 

 first one way and then the other. When he does this to your satis- 

 faction, walk around to the end of the barrel and making him face 

 you, with his head toward one end of the barrel, hold it and say to 

 him " Stop /" helping him at first, so he will not fall. Then go to 

 the side of the barrel, the dog turning his head toward you, with his 

 sides parallel with the ends of the barrel, and order him forward. 

 He will start to moving his feet, of course, thus causing the barrel to 

 roll forward. After he moves forward, reverse and stop the barrel 

 satisfactorily, then teach him to steady the barrel, while he stands 

 with his head toward the end. 



When he has learned the above portions of his lessons, block the 

 barrel again, and proceed to teach him to lie down, sit up, and stand 

 up on the barrel. 



When he has been taught well to stand erect on the floor, you 



