Your Dog and Your Cat 



it is much better for him to follow his companion 

 close at the heel. When teaching this to the dog 

 the owner should shorten the leader as much as 

 possible. If the dog tries to go in front of him as 

 he starts to walk, the animal should be pulled back, 

 at the same time, receiving the command to heel. 

 If the dog persists in running forward he may be 

 lightly tapped on the nose with a light switch. As 

 the lessons progress he will soon learn to jaunt 

 along behind his companion. 



With Strangers. — It is well that the dog be not 

 too friendly with strangers, for it tends to destroy 

 his individuality and unfits him for protection as 

 a watchdog. On the other hand, the pet dog must 

 be made to understand distinctly that he must not 

 show fear or distrust of strangers into whose hands 

 he has been put by his master. This is of special 

 benefit when it is necessary to leave the animal in 

 the care of a stranger at vacation time, or when the 

 veterinarian has to be called. Nothing is more an- 

 noying to the busy practitioner than trying to help 

 an animal which he cannot handle without using 

 hard tactics. The dog may, however, be taught 

 to attack, at his master's command, any strangers 

 who attempt to enter the house or harm his person. 



House Breaking 



Cleanliness about the house is very essential in 

 a pet. Every puppy must be taught where he is to 



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