44 PRINCIPLES OF DOG TRAINING. 
come. Generally this method is soon abandoned 
as too sore a tax upon the trainer. 
The treatment which promises the best results 
is a modification of that course advised for accus- 
toming puppies to the sound of the gun. Chain 
your dog up and every time you feed him, stand 
where he can see you, but at some distance from 
him, and then fire. With the gun still in your hand, 
approach rapidly and feed him. It will be well, 
while submitting him to this discipline, to give 
less than the usual quantity of food, that he may 
be more anxious for it. Fire the gun every time 
you visit his kennel, and always follow the explo- 
sion with some special pleasure for him — either a 
dainty morsel to eat, or his liberty. Lessen the 
distance from which you fire each day, but do it 
very gradually. 
Be observing, and watch the effect of this 
treatment; some slight modifications may be 
necessary. The course advised necessitates some 
trouble, and, as in all branches of dog training, 
patience will be indispensable. I do not claim 
that in every instance by following this system 
you will be successful; but I insist that it will 
prove effective much oftener than it will fail, and 
