134 A COUNTRY READER. 



At one word or wave of the hand these clever 

 dogs will round and drive to the fold sheep 

 scattered over miles of hill and dale, and not one 

 will be missing. 



And, what is even more wonderful, they will 

 turn out any strange sheep that may get with 

 their flock. 



How to Train Sheep Dogs. 



In training dogs, remember this, never change 

 your mind. Be patient, but very firm ; see that 

 you are obeyed, and under no circumstances lose 

 your temper. 



If you wish a dog to lie quietly, say, under 

 the table or in a corner so as not to be a bother, 

 or to get in the way while you are having your 

 meals, always. make him go there ; don't one day 

 make him lie there, and another day call him away. 



A certain word and gesture ought to mean 

 that he is to perform a certain act. Always then 

 use the same word and gesture when you wish 

 him to do that particular act. 



Dogs are often ruined, and become great 

 nuisances to themselves and everybody about 

 them, because their masters or mistresses have 

 not strength of will. 



Here is another important point. If you wish 

 to keep your dog in good health don't over-feed 

 him ; it is cruel to give a dog too much food 



