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the chain, and lead him quietly into the room, 
closing the door. Gently slip the force collar over 
his head (buckle to right), leaving the attached 
cord of about eight feet in length drop to floor; then 
unbuckle his plain collar and place same and chain 
out of the way. The dog, expecting to be freed 
will instantly wheel about in the endeavor to creep 
off into a corner to lie down. Here the first intro¬ 
duction to the collar is made. Upon reaching the 
end of cord, which you now have taken firmly in 
hand, the collar draws tight, choking and pinching 
his neck, and a fierce battle against the annoyance 
will follow. Stand at the spot, allowing him to jerk 
and tear about till quieted, which will last but a few 
minutes, he soon finding the pain to subside when 
slacking up. Now take up the cord in short links 
into the right hand till you stand even at his right 
side, holding cord loose in left hand to allow a slide 
of same if necessary. Give the order, “Come on !” 
and proceed forward slowly, allowing him about 
eighteen inches of cord. Do not yield if he tugs 
back, but keep on a slow walk about two feet from 
the wall, turning to right at the corners. Do not 
speak till after you have made one round of the 
room; stop at place of beginning; allow the dog a 
few moments rest, then again give command, 
“Come on” and proceed as before. After thirty 
rounds he will have learned that to keep the proper 
distance, not running afore or tugging back, he 
encounters no pain, hence will quickly submit. 
