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lucky enough to observe both dogs pointing at the same 

 time, let your fellow-sportsman or your attendant 

 flush and fire at the birds found by the older dog, while 

 you remain stationary near the young one, quietly 

 but earnestly cautioning him to continue firm. When 

 your companion has reloaded and picked up his game 

 and made the other dog " back," let him join you 

 and knock over the bird at which your pupil is pointing. 

 It will not be long before he your young dog under- 

 stands what is required of him, if he has been practised 

 as recommended in 187 not to " down charge " when 

 pointing unsprung birds. In short, it may be received 

 as an axiom, that nothing ought to make a dog voluntarily 

 relinquish a point so long as he winds birds; and 

 nothing but the wish to continue his point should make 

 him neglect the " down charge " the instant he hears the 

 near report of a gun. 



CHAPTER XIII. 



HINTS TO PURCHASERS. SHEEP KILLING. 



256. WHEN your dog has been properly taught the 

 " back," fail not to recommence hunting him alone, if it 

 is your object to establish a perfect range. 



