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tling are the cause of many flushes. If the fright- 

 ened birds be in the proximity of the dog at the 

 time, the noisy trainer is prone to consider that the 

 dog is at fault rather than himself, who is really the 

 guilty party. When so noisily intent on securing 

 obedience in an habitual hullabaloo manner, the 

 trainer is generally lost to all incidental happenings, 

 so far as they relate to his own faults. 



It is not at all difficult to teach a dcg obedience 

 to quiet commands and gentle signals, and it is infin- 

 itely better to handle him in that manner afield than 

 in a manner of noise and violence, apart from all 

 considerations of ease and elegance. 



While being taught, the dog Quickly learns the 

 signs which indicate punishment and the signs which 

 indicate that the teacher is pleased or displeased. 

 Changes of voice and expression of countenance, 

 whether of pleasure or irritation, are noted and cor- 

 rectly interpreted. It is therefore essential for the 

 best progress in the lessons that the teacher preserve 

 an equable exterior and action at all times, be he 

 pleased or displeased. 



In the summer days it is better to give the lessons 

 in the early morning and evening, the temperature 



