THE EARTH'S BOUNTY 



twenty feet long, with strong swivels at each 

 end, and a screw-eye at the side of the kennel 

 to snap it to. The advantage of having a 

 swivel at each end of the chain is manifold; 

 the chain won't become tangled to half its 

 length, and can be moved without trouble if 

 occasion arises for a temporary change of 

 place. 



When a dog arrives, if it has been crated 

 and sent by express, remember that in all 

 probability the poor beastie will be frightened, 

 tired and cross; so be gentle and considerate. 

 Talk to it in a gentle and friendly way, and 

 manage to place a collar around its neck and 

 snap the chain to it before opening the crate. 

 Let the dog get out by himself don't pull or 

 drag him. You have got to win his confidence 

 before asserting your authority. Devote half 

 an hour or so to walking him about, or rather 

 letting him walk you about. Naturally cleanly 

 dogs will need the exercise. If there are signs 

 of constipation, don't attempt to dose the 

 stranger. A piece of fat meat or some sour 



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