THE AMATEUR TRAINER. 45 
manner. Alternate this with former lessons till 
quite acceptable performed. 
So far the dog has not been required to either 
raise or lower the head in grasping object. The 
right hand now holds the co.b at the former distance 
of one foot from the dog, but about four inches higher 
than the level of his mouth. This makes it difficult 
for him, because he must stretch out and up to take 
hold. If the left hand grip on jaw is used, reverse 
from top to lower jaw by pressing under lip against 
teeth in the direction to the right hand, but if the 
cord is resorted to then use as in last lesson, but 
turn noose down, as then by drawing forward the 
dog’s head is elevated and brought on level with 
cob. This lesson will not be difficult, merely 
requiring due time and alternating with foregoing 
exercises. 
The next lesson will be to have the dog grasp at 
one foot distance and four inches lower , which wilh 
not be difficult, but it may happen that he will drop 
the object after taking it, because the collar is now 
adjusted in a reverse manner of the former lesson, 
so the noose will be on back of neck, causing the dog 
to lower the head as he is drawn forward ; therefore 
give support under the jaw with right hand the 
moment he takes hold, and raise the head to a level 
and at once order, “Fetch here!” Then proceed to 
make a tour. If, however, after a few repetitions, 
the dropping of object has not ceased, give reprimand 
