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THE AMATEUR TRAINER. 
V 
PART I. 
TIME TO BEGIN. 
When the time has arrived deemed proper to 
begin the systematic training of the puppy selected 
for this purpose, provide, if not already done, a 
suitable kennel; attach to this near the ground a 
sufficiently strong but not unnecessarily heavy chain, 
five or six feet long. Secure a plain leather collar 
around the neck of the puppy, sufficiently tight so 
he cannot by any means slip the same over his 
head; at the same time be careful not to buckle the 
collar any tighter than necessary; then tie up the 
dog and let him alone for a short time. For obvious 
reasons do not attempt to secure the dog with a 
cord, strap, or the like, to his kennel. 
Except when in the hands of the trainer, the dog 
must be kept in yard or chained to his kennel during 
the entire course of training, but from time to time, 
at the leisure of the trainer, a good run for exercise 
should be allowed him. 
As soon as the dog finds himself deprived of his 
wonted liberty, he naturally will attempt to free 
himself of his fetters, and a spell of tugging and 
