IO2 TRAINING THE HUNTING DOG 



At first he will go anywhere rather than behind 

 his trainer, and may exhibit more or less obstinacy 

 and resistance if his inclination is opposed. When 

 walking alone, the command "Heel" is given, at the 

 same time jerking him toward the rear with the 

 cord. If he, after being forced to the rear, attempts 

 to go ahead of his trainer, he should be whipped back 

 to place, the trainer being careful to so hit him that 

 he will endeavor to get behind for safety. Then the 

 trainer calmly resumes his walk, and any further 

 attempts to lag behind or to force ahead are to be 

 thwarted as at first. 



If he is resolutely obstinate and resistant, a spike 

 collar should be put on him. Then if he charges 

 ahead or sags in the collar in a refusal to go at all, 

 or if he struggles to escape, a pull on the cord will 

 correct him and bring him into place at once. If he 

 is persistent in charging ahead, a sharp cut or two 

 with the whip will make him retreat to his place in 

 the rear. 



At every correction the command should be re- 

 peated so that he will learn to associate it with the 

 act of taking his place at the heels of the trainer. 

 This should be persisted in till he will walk steadily 



