DOGS USED IN SHOOTING. 



it, with a bird tied to the butt. If he runs home, 

 appoint somebody to give him a good flogging on his 

 arrival, and put him to bed without his supper. Next 

 morning take him out hungry ; carry plenty of liver or 

 cold meat in your pocket to give him when he behaves 

 well. This will bring him to, if repeated. Never let 

 any one feed your tender-tempered dogs but yourself. 

 If a dog comes to heel, and remain there, pass your 

 whip smartly behind you, as if undesignedly, at the same 

 time whistling, and crying, " Hey ! off!" &c. 



Every one accustomed to the breaking of young dogs 

 and colts, will have observed that they will for a time 

 take their lessons readily, with great docility and appa- 

 rent steadiness; and when you begin to think they 

 may be depended on, they will on a sudden become 

 captious, weary of their trouble and restraint, turn 

 sullen, pretend to have forgotten all they had learned, 

 and put in practice all kinds of rebellious tricks, in 

 order to liberate themselves. They will refuse to fol- 

 low, or when thrown off, will idle and skulk or hunt 

 listlessly, turning their heads as if watching an oppor- 

 tunity to escape, and may at last perhaps run entirely off. 

 This must be remedied by a continued use of the collar 

 and line, with a strict treatment ; but do not use too 

 much severity, so that in the end the labour may be 

 rendered both familiar and pleasant. After this contest 

 for the mastership, you may depend upon their general 

 good behaviour. Too long training without a gun is 

 dangerous, as they are liable to lose the zest. Never 



