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the rabbit with your dog, but if he gets after a 

 rabbit, get him off as soon as possible and scold 

 him. I wouldn't advise anyone to hunt rabbits 

 with dog until thoroughly broken to hunt 

 'coon.'' 



TEACHING THE DOG HOW TO SWIM. 



As for swimming, we are aware that all 

 dogs when thrown in the water can swim, but 

 the question is, will they swim right and take 

 to water at once. I say no, they all need train- 

 ing before they will take to water when told, 

 swim and float right and remain in the water 

 for hours when necessary, and also return game 

 from water when required whether it be for fur 

 or feathers. 



To teach a dog to swim, take him often to 

 a nice shore and let Jiini play at the edge of the 

 water and say nothing to him. After jou have 

 done this during three or four days, tie him and 

 row about thirty yards from shore. Use a flat 

 bottom boat or a good safe one and place him 

 gently in the water, hold his head above the 

 water till he floats, then row to the shore. He 

 will follow and as soon as you land, get out of 

 the boat and call him to the shore. This will 

 teach him to land because should you stay in 

 the boat, he will try to get in the boat with 

 you. 



