IO TRAINING THE HUNTING DOG 



distinctly inferior as a finder. By concerted action, 

 man and dog can find and capture much more than 

 either could if working independently. 



In his search for prey the dog's purpose is dis- 

 tinctly selfish, as is man's, but being much inferior 

 he, when man so wills it, must needs take the position 

 of servant. However, his pleasure in the pursuit is 

 so great that, even if denied possession after the prey 

 is captured, there is still sufficient incentive to satisfy 

 his self-interest; therefore he generally is content to 

 exercise his best hunting effort for the pleasure he 

 feels, with some hopes to share in the fruits. 



The dog is gregarious by nature, and prefers to 

 hunt in packs ; but the concerted action of the pack, 

 in the effort to capture its prey, is not the manner 

 best adapted to the requirements of the sportsman, 

 although there are certain analogies to it inasmuch 

 as in the pack life the dog may, in the efforts of a 

 common purpose, recognize and defer more or less to 

 a leader. While this characteristic to hunt in com- 

 pany is of value to the sportsman, the manner of its 

 exercise to best serve his purpose must be subjected 

 to much modification and restriction in many of its 

 parts. When working to the gun the dog must take 



