USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING DOGS. 201 



Always have a collar on your dog, locked, and tight enough so it can't be 

 slipped over his head, and on it something reading like this: 



ROVER, 

 OWNED JBY JNO. SMITH, 220 MAIN ST., CINCINNATI. 



So 'that if he does stray away the chances are more in his favor of be'ing returned 

 to you, for he may fall into the hands of a man who loves dogs, atnd therefore 

 an honest man, who would return him to you. 



YARD KENNELS. If you have a large dog and prefer him to sleep in your yard, 

 provide a suitable and comfortable dog house for him, a shelter and proper pro- 

 tection in wet and cold weather, properly ventilated at the top, so that he does not 

 5leep in a draught. The size you can deteriri.'me easy enough. Have feet on ii 

 <=o that it stands several inches off the ground, and make the floor double witV 

 tar paper between floors. Small wheels on it in place of feet are best, as this 

 will enable you to move it to different locations, so if it is damp weather you 

 can place it in a part of the yard that will be dry. Watch out for dampness, 

 which causes rheumatism. Cellars or basements, unless you are certain they 

 are not damp, are a dangerous place for a dog to sleep. As to bedding in hot 

 weather the bare floor is the one the dog will prefer as most comfortable. Pine 

 shavings are a good bedding for medium weather in spring and fall, as no fleas 

 can live in them. In winter straw is the best, and don't be stingy with it; give 

 him plenty, so he can make a hole and cuddle up in it and keep warm. This 

 should be changed at least three times a week. 



DOGS BARKING OR HOWLING. Your dog has, however, no right to bark or 

 howl at. night arid annoy your neighbors unless he is barking at some intruder 

 and notifying you of danger. If he gets into the habit of barking at night he 

 must be broken of this, which can be done, and in a night or two. Slip quickly 

 and quietly to his kennel, catch him in the act; have your whip handy, and giv<? 

 him a whipping for barking scold him and tell him he must keep quiet. He'!] 

 soon understand what you mean. 



A dog has certain inalienable rights, among which are those of life, liberty 

 and the pursuit of happiness, subject, however, as the rights of human beings 

 are, to the exercise of liberty without derogation to the comfort of others. 



DOGS IN YOUR HOUSE. If you have only one or two dogs, your own house is 

 none too good or suitable a place for them to sleep at night, and their access to 

 the house during the day is all right, for a thoroughly well behaved dog is a 

 most desirable companion to have around for company, and especially at night, 

 for any dog is liable to prove of great value or assistance iD case of burglars 

 or unwelcome visitors. This applies to the large breeds as well as toy dogs, for 

 they would all be watchful and give the alarm to prevent harm befadling their 

 master and mistress. All dogs are faithful to some one. How often do we read 

 or hear of lives having been saved by the house dog. 



If yon have a toy dog that sleeps in the house, provide it a box or basket so 

 that in cold weather you can cover it up at night. Putting it to sleep on a chair 

 or sofa does well enough in summer, but suppose you do this in winter, and you 

 cover it up with a vshawl and 'it goes to sleep say in a warm room, this is all 

 right, so far. Now suppose the fire goes out towards morning, your pet turns 

 over ami "kicks the cover off," the room gets cold, and the result is that your 



