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first motion forward, cry “Tut, tut, come here. 
Come here, sir,” repeating these words rapidly to 
break up the chain of reasoning that is binding 
him at the moment. When he turns his head to 
look at you, snap your finger at him, stoop down, 
and insist upon his coming in. As soon as he 
obeys, pat him and let him on to his plate. Only 
two or three trials are required to make him act 
properly in this work. The dog understands well 
enough the meaning of “Come here,” but he is 
confused at your commanding him at such a time 
and place, so contrary to what he has been accus- 
tomed to. As soon as he is perfected in this lesson, 
it will be no little pleasure to observe how atten- 
tively he awaits to obey your different orders, never 
mistaking one for another. After each call from 
his point, make him “down charge,” with his 
face to the plate. With the expenditure of a 
little time and some effort, this exercise becomes 
a very pleasing one; it thoroughly subdues the 
pup’s excessive eagerness, and places him under 
more complete control. 
I have broken braces in this manner, and 
allowed them to approach within a foot of tempt- 
ing bits of cooked meat, there to await the com- 
