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less kind, will strike a trail and probably run it 
a short distance, or perhaps seventy-five or a 
hundred yards. This, at least, is a beginning and 
the trainer should feel satisfied for that day. It is 
not advisable to work the puppy too long. Take him 
home after that first run. He will have the memory 
of it impressed upon him and the next time he is 
likely to do better, for by this time he is becoming 
more and more accustomed to the strange sights 
and sounds in woods and fields. 
Assuming that you have succeeded in getting on 
a trail for the last few times out; continue with 
the work, encourage him to hunt the likely places 
by going in with him and sending him on. Here 
again is where the early lessons will come in good 
stead, for he recognizes you as the master and he 
must do your bidding. Keep him busy; let him 
search everywhere and if possible let him start his 
own game. We will now imagine that he has pro¬ 
gressed along this line, that he has been picking the 
trails and running them short distances. Whenever 
you see him working on what might be a trail go 
to him, encourage him, talk to him and show him 
where to go; sometimes a little help at this stage 
means much; indeed, I have often seen dogs in 
field trials seemingly throw a side glance at their 
handlers as if appealing to them for help and a 
word here and there means much to the young- 
dog. A puppy that has been taught to obey will 
be much more easily sent to the places you desire 
him to go than one with no education at all. When 
at last, you get him on a good, straight trail, drive 
him along as fast as he is able to carry it. You 
