FOR THE FIELD AND FIELD TRIALS. 



After each command to "Fetch," with the corre- 

 sponding pull on the collar and insertion of the cob 

 in the dog's mouth, the trainer waits a few moments, 

 soothing the dog to restore his confidence. When he 

 holds it well, leave it in his mouth a few moments 

 and praise him. If he eject it, replace it instantly in his 

 mouth, at the same time giving him a sharp admon- 

 itory jerk. 



His little weaknesses should be* studied, so that 

 advantage may be taken of them. Make the first 

 lessons short. There is plenty of time to teach the 

 dog the accomplishment, and there are two things 

 therewith to ever keep in mind namely, to avoid 

 hurry and to keep in good temper. The dog must 

 have time to comprehend the purposes of the trainer ; 

 to associate the command and pain with the act 

 which will avoid the latter, and to memorize all the 

 particulars which make up the lesson. When hur- 

 ried or distressed from the confusion, he becomes 

 overheated and holds his mouth open while panting, 

 at which juncture he cannot close it on the cob with- 

 out great distress. 



Each lesson should end in a romp after the collar 

 is removed, thereby completely restoring the dog's 



