PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION. 
With considerable hesitancy — not fear of 
criticism — did I submit the first edition of the 
within work to the american sportsmen, well aware 
of the presence of many standard works upon the 
subject, whereby the field was well supplied, and 
there being, apparently, no demand for another 
guide-book on the subject of training the bird bog. 
Nevertheless, I felt perfectly confident that my 
methods, as derived from many year’s experience, 
would not fail to find recognition, and be of aid to 
the amateur, to whom this manual is especially 
devoted. 
Several hundred commendatory letters (unso¬ 
licited), not only from amateurs, but also from 
trainers and sportsmen who are acknowledged 
authorities, have been received by me, endorsing the 
methods of training in most flattering terms, by far 
overtowering my most sanguine expectations. 
The sportsmen’s press throughout the land, in 
unison, commended upon the little work in lavish 
terms, for which most sincere thanks are hereby 
expressed. 
A desire to be of aid to brother sportsmen in 
perfecting their dogs, for utility afield, has been 
gratified in the fullest sense of the word. 
To avoid an impression as though self-praise 
were endeavored, a few comments from acknowledged 
authorities upon the subject will hereto be appended. 
Fraternally yours, 
Ed. F. HABERLEIN. 
