18 PRINCIPLES OF DOG TRAINING. 
(something not edible) and a piece of meat, and 
throw one to the right, the other to the left, being 
sure he sees them both fall. Hie him on, and let 
him take his choice of directions; and if, per- 
chance, he should go to the corner opposite the 
meat, he will draw blank, and then dash across 
to the other to find his morsel. This will teach 
him to quarter and hunt up his game. After 
finding the meat, always whistle him to you. 
You will now do well to teach your pup to 
come “to heel” when called. You should also 
begin to accustom him to remain at your side 
during the daily walks which you take with him. 
Instead of a chain, a stick about the length of a 
cane, or a light cane itself, may be used, and on 
the end of this a snap should be fastened. To 
the ring of his collar this may be attached, and by 
this means he can be kept opposite your legs as 
you walk. Apply this restraint for only short 
distances at first, and when released bid him “hie 
on.” After a short time, the attachment can be 
dispensed with; you must then be certain that he 
does not leave your side until you have signified 
your consent by the same words of command. 
