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be clone without going out of the house, 

 by means familiar to every one, with pati- 

 ence and gentle treatment. If the dog is of 

 a good breed and disposition, he will acquire 

 the habit easily; but much gentle usage is 

 necessary at this time, and if the dog should 

 be obstinate in learning his lessons, severity 

 and correction should be carried only to a 

 certain point ; therefore as you perceive him 

 to be disheartened let him rest, bestow ca- 

 resses on him, and return to the task ano- 

 ther time. 



If however this task cannot be accom- 

 plished by mild treatment, you must wait 

 until the dog is of a proper age to be regu- 

 larly trained: for then, in case of great 

 obstinacy, he will be able to bear the strong 

 collar, and those other modes of discipline 

 which will be hereafter described. It will, 

 at the same time that you teach the dog to 

 fetch and carry, also be proper to give him 

 the first principles of obedience, which may 

 be accomplished by walking with him a little 



