THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL TRAINING. 47 
game is marked down, you have the advantage of 
your dog, and he should be induced or forced to 
follow the course you direct. At other times, he 
has the advantage over you, in an organ of sense 
which enables him to discover where game is 
concealed, 
On entering a field throw him off with a move- 
ment of your hand —to the right or left, as you 
may see fit. On his approach to a fence, ery 
“ Heed,” or ‘“ Ware fence,” and whistle to attract 
his attention; then cast him off again with an- 
other motion, and move in the same direction ; 
continue to do this until the whole field is drawn. 
Make him skirt and closely trim hedges, where 
game is often hid; the heavy cover holds the 
scent, and it does not reach him at a distance. 
After two or three seasons’ good work, a dog 
learns from experience to note the grounds and 
cover which are favorable to game, with as much 
accuracy as does his master; and then it behooves 
the sportsman to let him have pretty much his 
own way on entering a new field; for he is now 
well taught, and requires little or no assistance. 
You will find that the secret of success in 
breaking a dog for service and the réle of field 
