46 THE AMATEUR TRAINER. 
by word and jerks with cord till overcome, and do 
not fail to connect this with former exercises. 
If the previous lessons are now well executed, 
then proceed by increasing the distance in a hori¬ 
zontal line gradually to about four feet; then, at 
this distance, four to eight inches higher; then four 
to eight inches lower; but the object is not yet to 
be dropped to the floor to be picked up by the dog. 
It will be found that the dog may come up to the 
object at this distance, but then refuse to take hold 
of it; in this case reprimand and repeat until 
nicely performed. 
“CHARGE!” “UP!” 
At the command, “Charge !” the dog is required 
to assume an outstretched attitude upon the ground 
by keeping the hindquarters in position as in “sit 
down,” extend his fore legs forward and about eight 
inches apart, and place head directly between them 
flat on the ground, which is taught in the following 
manner: The dog is brought to “sit down;” the 
trainer takes position close to right of dog, lay left 
hand upon his shoulders, while the right hand 
reaches down and grasps both forelegs of dog at first 
joint, quickly drawing them out forward, pressing 
down on shoulders with left, and give order, 
“Charge !” Involuntarily the dog is brought down 
to the ground. Adjust fore legs to line straight 
with body, and gently press his head down, not, 
however, hard enough to cause him any incon- 
