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fine temperainent and this characteristic often 

 makes them appear rather more cowardly than 

 brave. A Collie that has been properly cared 

 for and considerably handled during his puppy- 

 hood up to maturity should have plenty of cour- 

 age. A puppy should never be permitted to have 

 a place of refuge where he can run away and 

 hide on hearing a slight noise or unusual dis- 

 turbance of any kind, or at the sight of a 

 stranger. 



If he is kept under conditions where he can 

 see all that may be going on, and in that way be- 

 come familiar with active life, learning that 

 noises and strange persons do not harm him, he 

 Avill develop plenty of courage, without which 

 there is but little hope of great usefulness. 



First, teach him his name, and to come when 

 you call him. Teach him to mind but always by 

 kind methods. Let him love and trust you, gain- 

 ing his affection by gentle treatment. He should 

 be accustomed to the collar and chain when 

 young, though it is much better to keep him in 

 the yard than confined by a chain while he is 

 growing. Teach him one tiling at a time — to 

 lie down and remain in that position until ex- 

 cused; to follow at your Avill, and stop at the 

 word, to come in at once at command, and to 

 turn to the right or left. 



All these lessons can be easily managed by 



