170 AN ENGLISH GAMEKEEPER. 



not inclined to 'back,' take him out alone next 

 morning, and so hunt him for a couple of hours. 

 Then fetch out the old dog and hunt them both 

 together, when the young one, being tired, will 

 more readily back the other. 



After he has been at this practice long 

 enough to learn thoroughly to back ' with the 

 old dog, leave the latter at home, and take out 

 two young dogs to back each other. Whilst 

 this practice is going on, you should hunt your 

 dog, occasionally, with three or four yards of 

 cord on him ; it is useful to take hold of to stop 

 him, running when another dog is on the point, 

 and is also a useful check to prevent him getting 

 away. This finishes the practice for pointers 

 and setters. 



