Il6 TRAINING THE HUNTING DOG 



Having taught the puppy the meaning of the or- 

 ders "Come in" and "Go on" as the first lessons, the 

 further special yard training may profitably rest in 

 abeyance until the puppy is eight or ten months old, 

 or a year old for that matter. Under proper condi- 

 tions he then begins to have some maturity of ideas, 

 has become waywise, if he has had proper treatment 

 and freedom, and thus from his own perception will 

 intelligently adjust his actions to the governing cir- 

 cumstances of his life. 



In teaching these commands, one thing at a time 

 should be the rule. By observing it, the puppy will 

 be much more thoroughly taught, and with infinitely 

 less confusion to him than if several educationary 

 branches are all attempted at the same time. 



"Fetch" and "Seek" are commands which are ap- 

 plicable when the dog is desired to retrieve, and will 

 be treated fully under that head. 



