556 DOG-BREAKING. 



more inclined to commit this error from the rivalry 

 of companionship, an additional argument is presented 

 in favor of breaking them separately, and giving them 

 their own time, leisurely and methodically, to work out 

 a scent, provided the nose be carried high. I am satisfied 

 most of us hurry young dogs too much. 



CHAPTER VIII. 



FIRST LESSON IN AUTUMN CONTINUED. CUNNING OF AGE. 

 RANGE OF FROM TWO TO SIX DOGS. 



153. Of course you will not let your pupil "break 

 fence," or get out of your sight. Be on the watch 

 jo whistle or call out " Fence," the instant you per- 

 ceive that he is thinking of quitting the field. Do 

 not wait until he is out of sight ; check him by an- 

 ticipating his intentions. Should he, unperceived, or 

 in defiance of your orders, get into a field before you, 

 call him back by the same opening, if practicable, 

 through which he passed, the more clearly to show him 

 his folly; and do not proceed further until he has 

 obeyed you. A steady adherence to this rule will soon 

 convince him of the inutility of not exercising more pa- 

 uence, or at least forbearance; then signal to him " away" 



