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dragging on the ground. By the help of this cord 

 you will be able to stop him whenever you please. 

 Should he again attempt to run in, you must check 

 him smartly with the cord. This cord may be used 

 also should the dog not come when he is called, &c. 

 If after practising with the trash-cord you still find 

 him attempt to spring his game, recourse must be 

 had to the strong collar (or spike-collar, as it is called 

 in-some parts); which is no other than a strong leather 

 strap, stuck with three rows of small nails, the points 

 of which should extend three or four lines of an inch 

 beyond the surface of the inside. A piece of leather 

 must then be sewed over the heads of the nails to 

 prevent their starting back when the dog presses 

 upon their points. A ring is then fastened to each 

 end of this collar (for if it were buckled like a com- 

 mon one, it would perpetually wound the dog), through 

 which is passed one end of a cord, of the same length 

 as the one just before mentioned, in such a manner 

 that, in pulling towards you, the rings may bring the 

 collar close, in order that the nails may press upon 

 his neck, and warn him of his fault. When you have 

 put this instrument round the neck of your dog, cast 

 him off, ,and let .bin* run with the cord drawing after 

 him as before. As soon as he makes a point, get the 

 end of the cord into your hand, and if he attempt to 

 run in, give him a smart pull, calling out toho! If 

 you think proper, you may fasten a peg to the end of 

 the cord, which, on the dog coming to a point, may 

 be stuck in the ground; by which means you will be 



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