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to tug on it and thus forge ahead, bring him back 
of you with a short, firm, but not violent jerk and 
give the command, “Heel!” Do this every time 
he attempts to go ahead, always repeating the same 
word, “Heel!” Sometimes by carrying a small light 
switch and tapping the dog on the nose as the 
command is given, will serve to enforce it much 
more promptly than otherwise, but the teacher must 
he governed in this by the temperament of his pupil 
and he should be very careful for, as I said pre¬ 
viously, the whip should not come into the category 
of implements for training beagles. After he does 
fairly well in the yard, take him out on the streets 
or in the open, always giving the command when 
the slightest attempt is made to forge ahead. Even¬ 
tually the lead may be taken off, but if the pupil 
takes advantage of this freedom, the lead must be 
resorted to once more. Practice and patience will 
bring results, but do not expect too much of your 
pupil in the first few lessons. The temperament 
and individuality of the pupil in this and all other 
lessons must be carefully studied, for no two dogs 
are exactly alike and the wise trainer will always 
bear this in mind. 
To Prevent Gunshyness 
While gunshyness is not of itself hereditary, there 
is a streak of timidity in many strains of beagles 
that would cause members of such strains to become 
grunshy if not carefully handled, for this reason, 
no matter how bold vour puppy may appear to be, 
it is well to proceed cautiously. As a very young 
puppy it is advisable to. acc'ustom him to various 
