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open his mouth. If continually pressed quite hard 
it may happen that the dog, in anticipation of the 
coming pain, will try to avoid this by snapping at 
the hand; no danger, however, is to be apprehended 
from this, for, if the manipulation is carried on with 
dexterity, the trainer has complete control of the 
dog at the time ; he is not able to either turn the 
head or move the body from the spot. If, however, 
the dog should be of a vicious disposition or the 
trainer timid, then proceed as follows : Hold cob 
on end with right hand, grasp cord short with left, 
turn collar, so when drawn up tight the cord comes 
directly in center of back of neck; give order, 
“Fetch !” simultaneously drawing up cord tight. 
The ensuing pain will cause the dog to open his 
mouth instantly to utter a yell; at this moment 
.‘hove the cob into it; order, Hold it!” and after 
a few moments order, “Fetch here !” Take a round 
in room, then repeat till he fairly grabs at cob 
when order is given. 
In the following lesson the dog will be required 
to reach out for the object to be taken. Proceed in 
former way, but hold cob about one inch in front of 
dog’s mouth, straight across before him and draw 
dog up to it till cob is in his mouth. After the dog 
takes object, order “Fetch here!” at once, and after 
bringing to a “sit down,” flatter him by praise 
and caresses; follow up by former exercises, and 
again return to this lesson. 
