THE AMATEUR TRAINER. 5*7 
respond. If, however, he should hesitate, bring 
the cord into use instantly in connection with 
w r histle, after giving the order. This is one of the 
easiest lessons to teach, and should now be alter¬ 
nated with the vocal command, but never used 
conjointly. 
“DEAD BIRD!” “FETCH!” 
The dog is at “charge.” The right hand holds 
the pad close up to the dog. Dangle it in different 
directions before him, to make him quite anxious to 
take hold, after which pretend to throw the same 
to a distance from side of lying dog; at the same 
time rise, give order, “Up!” followed by, “Dead 
bird!” Move quickly with the dog in different 
directions, as if to help him hunt the lost bird, which 
is, meanwhile, held in right hand, out of the dog’s 
sight. After numerous repetitions of the order, 
drop the pad behind you, and come up toward it 
from an opposite direction. Soon the dog sees the 
object of search, and will quickly proceed to fetch. 
At this moment the order, “Fetch!” is given. Re¬ 
peat the exercise for a while, until the dog has 
understood the meaning of the new order. He will 
be pleased to search, and impatiently await the 
order, “Up !” “Dead bird !” If the dog’s enthusiasm 
is aroused, and he becomes joyful, do not check his 
ardor, but encourage, to make him quite firm in this 
lesson, as it is of great importance in actual work 
afield. 
