30 PRINCIPLES OF DOG TRAINING. 
process which I advised, success is almost fully 
assured, and no risk incurred. 
While your pup is still young, there is one 
peculiarity which will need correction. Any 
setter or pointer will naturally chase cats or 
rabbits, and in the course of his education he 
must be broken from this. It ought not be diffi- 
cult to soon teach him not to exhibit the objec- 
tionable trait. Almost every household has its 
cat; if not, it would be well to bring one up with 
the pup, that he may become thoroughly ac- 
quainted with her kind before he enters the field; 
otherwise, they will come in for a share of his 
attention. He should also be made familiar with 
rabbits, or he will be as likely to point, if not 
chase, them, as he would higher game. .A pair 
can easily be obtained, and for them quarters 
should be built near his pen, and connecting with 
it by a small opening. Through this they can 
pass at will, and in a short time become so well 
acquainted he will be utterly indifferent to them. 
For the same obvious reasons you should 
accustom your pup to fowls. If you do not keep 
them, it will be of no little advantage for you to 
secure a pair; when possible, bring up a brood of 
