HOW TO HANDLE A DOG. 9 
the part of the trainer is used, and I know of 
no weakness more objectionable in a dog intended 
for the field or other purpose. 
Until the age mentioned, a pup should only 
be petted, caressed, and fed by the hand of his 
master. He should be accustomed to accompany 
him in short walks and rambles, and made to feel 
at home and easy in his company. He should be 
familiarized with the roads and paths leading to 
and from the house, and accustomed to the sight 
of strangers, different objects and animals about 
the premises, in order to acquire a sufficient de- 
gree of confidence and fearlessness to withstand 
any distracting agency which may operate against 
the efforts of the trainer when the hour of instruc- 
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tion arrives. The words “Come in” or “ Come 
here” should be used wheneyer occasion demands, 
or when he is approached with his plate, or 
tidbit reserved for him. These words he soon 
learns to associate with something which you de- 
sign for him, be it a kindly stroke or a morsel 
to eat, and, if repeated often, their intent and pur- 
pose soon become fixed in his mind, and he learns 
to obey promptly. Now, regarding the effects of 
sights and sounds upon puppies, no close or even 
