CHAPTER III. 
“ HEED” —“ HIE ON.” 
SUPPOSING your pup to be four months old, it 
is high time to teach him one of his most impor- 
tant lessons, viz.: to stand or point at the com- 
mand “ Heed” or “To-ho.” The latter term is 
more commonly taught by English keepers, but I 
prefer the former, and the majority of sportsmen 
in the South are accustomed-to it. It is a mono- 
syllable, and easily spoken, it is a more expres- 
sive word and, therefore, to be preferred. This 
lesson may be begun with the aid of a piece of 
beef or biscuit, or his plate of dinner, either of 
which, when placed before your puppy, he will 
naturally evince an eagerness to obtain. You 
must restrain him by putting your open hand 
under his throat; firmly hold him back, and at 
the same time say “ Heed.” Stroke him on the 
back with the free hand, repeating the command, 
“ Heed,” then release him suddenly and say “ Hie 
on!” After he has eaten his morsel, put down 
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