Your Dog and Your Cat 



shown what is expected of him until the owner is 

 absolutely sure that he thoroughly understands. 

 Once accomplished, the deed should be frequently 

 repeated until he is familiar with it. The dog 

 must not be punished until his master is certain 

 that he knows what is wanted. He should first 

 attempt to coerce him by coaxing and talking to 

 him or by bribing him with bits of meat. If he 

 fails to respond he may be sharply scolded ; if this 

 is of no avail he may be punished. A strap or 

 switch should always be kept for this purpose alone, 

 and the owner should never hit with his hand or 

 with anything used about the dog, or the dog will 

 always be expecting a licking. 



The mind of the dog is capable of much develop- 

 ment if the owner is interested enough to stimulate 

 it. He can comprehend much from a conversation 

 of simple words such as would be used with a 

 child. In giving commands, however, the same 

 word should always be used for the same act, and 

 the tone of the voice should always convey the 

 spirit of the command. A reprimand should 

 be sufficiently harsh to convey die necessity of 

 obedience. 



Manners 



In the House.— The dog must be taught to re'- 

 spond to his name, to come when called, or to lie 

 down when told. He should learn in what room he 

 is forbidden and on what furniture he must not 



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