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hunt in a natural way, is constantly expecting some 
interference from his handler, and becomes a pot- 
terer of the worst kind. 
From the above it should not be inferred the do" 
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is not to be restricted in any particular. Observe 
closely the manner of hunting, and the nature of the 
game he seeks mostly. If found to be of the desired 
species, very well; encourage in that line ; but if he 
runs heedlessly about, merely giving chase a short 
distance to small birds or larks that he may get 
sight of, stops at holes in the ground to dig for 
mice, giving full chase to rabbits, etc., etc., then it 
becomes the duty of the trainer to interfere, and to 
discourage such proceedings. If possible, this 
should be done without resorting to punishment, 
for if the puppy should be harshly treated afield he 
will conceive the idea that the punishment received 
was for hunting , and may henceforth refuse to hunt 
at all, come to heel, and cannot be induced to work 
again till all fear of punishment has subsided. The 
action of the puppy afield will clearly demonstrate 
his fitness for future practical work, and until this 
point is satisfactorily settled In the trainer’s mind, 
no attempt should be hiade at any further training. 
If the pointing instinct has not been developed at a 
reasonable age, do not condemn the puppy if he 
shows hunt, finds and Ghases birds, etc. In this 
case the training may proceed, fully confident that 
the deficiency will be overcome in time by nature. 
Refrain from allowing the puppy to follow you 
