Training the Dog 



clean himself, for they have no other way of know- 

 ing. In the apartment where a pan of sawdust or 

 newspaper is provided, it should be so placed that 

 the animal can at all times have access to it, and 

 it should always be kept in the same place. This 

 should be made ready before the dog is brought into 

 the house. As soon as he arrives he should be im- 

 mediately taken to the paper, and if possible, kept 

 there until he uses it. The paper is then left as 

 it is, so that later in his travels about the house 

 when he comes upon the paper, he is attracted by 

 the odor and is induced to use it again. In ,this 

 way the habit is formed, for once a dog has made 

 use of a place he is prone to return. Of course, 

 sooner or later, he is bound to misbehave, and 

 then he must be shown what he has done and 

 severely scolded. If, however, he persists in this, 

 it will be necessary to punish him, providing this 

 can be associated with the misbehavior. 



Where it is desirable that the dog should go 

 out of doors to care for himself, it will be neces- 

 sary to take him out as soon as he arrives and keep 

 him out until he cleans himself. While in the house 

 he should be carefully watched for signs of un- 

 easiness; this is warning to take him out. After 

 a while he will learn that by going to the door he 

 will be taken out and when he has acquired this 

 habit he should always be attended to when show- 

 ing this desire. Witii a little care the dog can be 



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