The Dog Mammals 
be applied twice, leaving one day between. The day 
after the last application the little victim should be 
washed with soap and water and dried carefully, in 
a place free from cold and drafts. This remedy 
rarely needs to be used a second time. 
Puppies are likely to be troubled with worms after 
weaning. The signs are, inflated abdomen, weakness 
as shown by sitting or lying instead of running about, 
and becoming so thin that the ribs show. A vermi- 
fuge once or twice repeated isimportant. Geta good 
vermifuge, like ‘‘Sure-shot,’’ or Spratt’s worm 
capsules for puppies, and follow directions. 
Each puppy individually must be taught cleanly 
habits, beginning as soon as it is old enough to run 
about freely. At this time the puppy requires con- 
stant care, and only by unwearying attention can it 
be properly trained. It should be put out of doors 
every half hour for the first three days after it has 
been brought into the house. Each time, as it comes 
back, it should be patted and praised. If it urinates 
on the floor, rub its nose in the puddle and put it 
out of doors, but do not whip it, since a nervous dog 
will thus be cowed and be all the harder to train. 
After the three days, watch carefully and if it begins 
to seem uneasy and to sniff around the floor, take it 
up and put it out immediately. If the puppy is to 
.live entirely in the house, a sand tray should be pro- 
vided, which should be placed ina closed box, and the 
puppy should be put into this box instead of out of 
doors. The sand in the tray needs to be changed every 
day. Two weeks of careful training usually serves to 
teach most dogs cleanly habits. Care must be taken 
never to keep the dog waiting if it seems uneasy, 
and it should be borne in mind that an ill-trained 
dog owes his failings to the fault of the trainer. 
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