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of the cheeks against the teeth until he opens 

 his mouth ; the cob can then be inserted. After 

 the cob is placed in the mouth either by forc- 

 ing it open or by pinching the ear, make the 

 dog hold it there for a time by supporting the 

 lower jaw with the hand. After he gets so 

 he will hold the cob when supported by the 

 hand, gradually remove the hand by passing it 

 back slowly toward the throat, as if stroking 

 him. If the dog shows any intention of throw- 

 ing out the cob, immediately move the hand 

 back and support the jaw, gradually stroking 

 the lower jaw and the throat. In this way the 

 dog easily can be taught to hold the cob in 

 the mouth and the support of the hand re- 

 moved without the dog realizing it. If, as 

 soon as he realizes that the support of the hand 

 is removed, he drops the cob, pinch the ear 

 sharply, and as the dog opens his mouth again, 

 replace the cob and again support the lower 

 jaw and gradually remove the support of the 

 hand, as before directed. Do not be in any 

 hurry about these first lessons. Repeat them 

 twice a day for ten minutes at a time until he 

 will hold the cob carefully. The dog must 

 then be taught to carry the cob ^yhile being 

 led about the room. This is another new les- 

 son, and, like the first one, must be taught by 

 degrees patiently and without fuss, noise or 

 anger. ■ Take plenty of time with these first les- 



