22 THE AMATEUR TRAINER, 
of all breeds differ considerably as to the individual 
intelligence, disposition, inclination and peculiari¬ 
ties, etc. ; therefore judgment on part of the trainer 
is quite essential in applying any given methods. 
The methods as herein laid down are taught by the 
so-called 
FORCE SYSTEM, 
omitting suasion and the whip, applying the force 
collar to effect attention and obedience, words of 
praise and caresses to encourage and reward. The 
suasive system finds no favor among practical train¬ 
ers, although dogs are perfected to a high degree in 
that way, but a proficiency is accomplished only by 
the greatest patience, innumerable vexations and 
loss of time, and the dog so taught may at times 
work faulty or even refuse orders at any juncture if 
contrary to his inclination, leaving the handler 
helpless in such cases, necessitating beginning anew 
with such a dog; but withal, that is the only system 
to be adopted by any would-be trainer of eccentic 
and erratic temper, for, if he-should attempt train¬ 
ing by force, with either whip or collar, the results 
must necessarily be disastrous. 
The whip may be brought to use to good ad¬ 
vantage at times by an experienced trainer, but 
should never be resorted to by an amateur, for, if 
applied injudiciously and without proper judgment, 
most harmful effects may result. 
If the dog has been trained by force the accom- 
