FOR THE FIELD AND FIELD TRIALS. 9 1 



thing under such circumstances that obedience can- 

 not be enforced, and the latter then escapes or suc- 

 ceeds in disobeying, a very troublesome factor is 

 thereby introduced. The advantages of disobedi- 

 ence are quickly learned and remembered, and there- 

 after, when he is disinclined to obedience, if pressed 

 to a degree which is displeasing to him, he runs 

 away. 



In this connection it may be remarked that every 

 precaution should be taken to prevent the puppy 

 from running away, for once he learns that he can 

 escape, the difficulties of reducing him to subjec- 

 tion are many times multiplied. This alone suggests 

 the wisdom of refraining from any attempts at train- 

 ing between lessons in places where the puppy is not 

 confined within walls or fences. 



The lesson should end with some play and romp- 

 ing by teacher and pupil, so that there may be pleas- 

 ant associations referring to it, in the mind of the 

 latter at least. 



The commands to which obedience may be taught 

 in the yard lessons are as follows : 



ON." 



