14 PRINCIPLES OF DOG TRAINING. 
that he is a mere pup, and not looking as far and 
anxiously into the future as you are; besides, 
this is a lesson which you are trying to “steal 
upon him.” You must, therefore, consult his 
humor, and embrace opportunities when he pre- 
sents them. The lesson is one which repetition 
develops into a habit, the force of which will 
gather strength, and at maturity prove a most 
essential acquirement. It is a discipline which 
should be persisted in while yard-breaking, and 
until the pupil is a year old or more, being omit- 
ted only occasionally for two or three weeks at a 
time, as other lessons are commenced. 
Of those who complain of not having time to 
devote to this exercise, I would ask, what better 
opportunity could you desire than the long 
winter nights, when everything is quiet, save, 
perhaps, the singing of the half-green chunk on 
the fire, to the inviting glow of which the pup is 
more than pleased to gain admittance. At just 
such times and places, with an old stocking or a 
slipper, has been laid the foundation of many a 
champion’s bright career. 
