6 CONTENTS. 
CHAPTER VII. -TAKING THE PUP AFIELD. 
Training in company — His first point — A check-cord occasionally of 
much assistance — Give the pup at first undivided attention — An * 
indication of great merit—The punishinent which he should 
receive for disobedience in the field . Oe de Bey a ae. a BS 
CHAPTER VIII.—THE USE OF THE WHIP. 
The sphere of its usefulness a limited one —Resort to it only when 
gentle means fail— Never call a dog to you and whip him, but 
always.go to him — Neyer allow him to break shot . . . . . . 37 
CHAPTER IX.—GUN-SHYNESS AND ITS CURE. 
Physical and mental peculiarities are alike transmissible — Gun-shy- 
ness may be an inherent defect, but it is more often acquired — 
Some of the many methods of cure employed — ‘Lhe treatment 
which promises the best results . . Bue a ois Bw ape VE - 40 
CHAPTER X.—THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL TRAINING. 
Nature lends every assistance — Shape the tendencies with which she 
endows the puptl— Direct by motions of the hand—The dog 
indued with the spirit of his master —A wide-ranging dog of 
greater utility thanacloseranger . . . . 1 1 6 eee ee 46 
CHAPTER XI.—QUARTERING, BACKING, ETC. 
Beating up game in an open field— Backing and pointing contrasted 
— Some dogs back instinctively —'The discipline others may need 
—A tault for which the whip is the surest remedy — Its applica- 
tion should be immediate . ewe a Bete! ald may eaten a Sea. 460) 
CHAPTER XII.—CARDINAL QUALITIES OF HUNTING DOGS. 
Should retrieving be discouraged ?—The affirmative theory scarcely 
sustained — A dog constantly improves until six years old — The 
question of superiority between the pointer and setter — The 
cocker spaniel, and some of his qualities . . . ea se ay DE 
CHAPTER XIII.— CONCLUSION. 
All men cannot be successful trainers — Most notable characteristics 
of those who are — Dog training an art — A knowledge of sire 
and dam lends the trainer assistance — Parting advice to the 
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