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of tautology, you must be at all times consistently 

 strict but never severe. Make him as much as you can, 

 your constant companion ; you will thereby much de- 

 velope his intelligence, and so render him a more efficient 

 assistant in the field, for he will understand your man- 

 ner better and better, and greatly increase in affection 

 as well as observation. Many men would like so faith- 

 ful an attendant. Teach obedience at home to obtain 

 it in the field. Consider the instantaneous " drop," the 

 moment he gets the signal, as all-important, as the 

 very key-stone of the arch that conducts to the glorious 

 triumphs of due subordination. Notice every fault, and 

 check it by rating, but never punish with the whip 

 unless you judge it absolutely necessary. On the other 

 hand, following Astley's plan 10 reward, or at least 

 praise, every instance of good behavior, and you will 

 be surprised how quickly your young dog will compre- 

 hend your wishes, and how anxious he will be to com- 

 ply with them. Remember that evil practices, un- 

 checked until they become confirmed habits, or any 

 errors in training committed at the commencement of 

 his education, cannot be repaired afterwards without 

 tenfold nay, twentyfold trouble. Never let him 

 hunt from under your eye. Unceasingly endeavor to 

 keep alive in him as long as possible his belief that you 

 are intuitively aware as fully when he is out of sight as 

 within sight of every fault he commits, whether it arise 

 from wilfulness or mere heedlessness. This is a very 

 important admonition. Remember, however, that the 



