56 THE FOXHOUND 



hood he can locate the fox, as both are invet- 

 erate enemies of the fox and will not only 

 " peach " upon him, but do everything in their 

 power to advise the world at large of the fox's 

 presence. All of these signs are Greek to the 

 novice and can only be learned by constant 

 observation. 



While it is best to train in daytime, as the 

 work of the hound can be noted to better ad- 

 vantage, good results are obtained by night 

 hunting, especially in the South, where scenting 

 conditions are better at night and the fox is 

 more easily found, runs longer, and keeps a 

 more regular course. The trainer should fa- 

 miliarize himself with the tongue or voice of 

 each hound. An experienced hunter can tell 

 the feelings swaying a hound as each note re- 

 flected in the music of the mouth represents a 

 particular emotion, distinctly denoting eager- 

 ness, anxiety, uncertainty, joy, distress, or any 

 other canine feeling. 



The number of times a week they should be 

 hunted at this stage of the game depends on 

 how they stand up to the work. As much care 

 should be taken to see they do not grow stale 

 or sour from overwork as that they do not 

 become soft and indolent from lack of work. 

 Their feet should be examined on the start from 



