580 DOG-BREAKING. 



doe: is less inclined to dash in at first than when he is 



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more acquainted with birds. He is suddenly arrested 

 by the novelty of the scent, and it is not until he is 

 fully assured from what it proceeds that he longs to 

 rush forward and give chase. In autumnal breaking 

 the dog gets his bird it is killed for him he is satis- 

 fied and therefore he has not the same temptation to 

 rush in as when he is shown birds in the spring. 



194. If you find your dog, from excess of delight and 

 exuberance of spirits, less under general command than 

 from his initiatory education you had expected, and 

 that he will not " toho " steadily at the exact spot at 

 which you order him, at once attach a checkcord to his 

 collar. It will diminish his pace, and make him more 

 cautious and obedient. The moment you next see him 

 begin to feather, get up quickly, but without running, 

 to the end of the cord, and check him with a sudden 

 jerk, if you are satisfied that game is before him and 

 that he ought to be pointing. If from his attitude and 

 manner you are positive that there is game, drive a 

 spike or peg into the ground, and tie the cord to it. 

 I only hope the birds will remain stationary. If they 

 do, you can give him a capital lesson by remaining 

 patiently alongside of him and then heading him and 

 the birds in the manner before described 178, 179. 



195. As a general rule, an attendant or any compa- 

 nion cannot be recommended, because he would be likely 

 to distract a young dog's attention ; but an intelligent * 

 fellow who would readily obey your signals, and not 



