48 THE AMATEUR TRAINER, 
front again; then keep right hand close to dog’s 
head, and pass around to right of him, but not en¬ 
tirely around him yet; return and turn to his left. 
If he remains perfectly motionless while he lies at 
“charge,” praise him much; but if the slightest 
motion is made by turning head to side, etc., press 
it down, and say “Charge!” in a stronger, more 
commanding tone. The stooping position which 
must be maintained during this lesson, is quite tire¬ 
some to the trainer, and must therefore be often 
relieved with other exercises. Order, “Up!” to 
move about. If the dog should now refuse to obey 
the order “Up !” promptly, then give light jerk on 
cord, which will bring him quickly to his feet. 
Practice this lesson till well understood and 
promptly executed. 
Bring the dog to “charge;” make a few back¬ 
ward movements in front of him to a distance of 
about ten feet. From time to time say “Charge !” 
and also raise the right hand to a level with head, 
flat, outstretched, palm facing the dog, and return to 
left side. Pat the dog to show your approbation, 
but do not allow him to rise. From this on con¬ 
stantly associate the raising of right hand with the 
order “Charge!” which sign the dog soon learns 
to obey without further command. By degrees pass 
first to one, then to the other side, and finally en¬ 
tirely around the dog. Meanwhile repeat the order 
often, and prevent him from raising his head to 
watch your movements when out of his sight, and 
