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THE AMATEUR TRAINER. 
“HOLD IT!” 
The dog sits, the cob is placed into his mouth as 
before, (well balanced, so that the ends do not pro¬ 
trude more on one side than the other), withdraw 
left hand and give order, “Hold it!” repeatedly; 
then gradually slide right hand, which still supports 
lower jaw, back and forward and up on side, 
diminishing support by degrees till hand is finally 
lowered and dog holds without aid. Care must be 
taken that the dog does not jerk aside at this juncture 
and throw out the cob; therefore stoop low down 
and have both hands in readiness to quickly grab 
his snout and hold cob in should this occur, but do 
not press hard. If the cob is held steady a few 
moments without aid, he will understand what is 
wanted ; then gently pat him on the head and speak 
kind words. Now remove cob in former manner, 
with “Let go!” order to “Come on!” and after a 
few rounds, during which dog is not to carry the cob, 
repeat. This lesson is not difficult, only requiring 
due time and care. Fill in your allotted time with 
the repetition of former lessons in connection with 
the new one, but do not attempt to make the dog 
carry the cob; holding as yet is only to be done 
in a sitting position. 
“FETCH HERE!” 
The dog sits holding cob without aid of either 
hand. Place yourself in stooping position before 
the dog; grasp cord short with left hand and 
