66 THE AMATEUR TRAINER, 
must and can easily be judged by any trainer. But 
it is supposed no muzzle-loading gun is handy, so» 
that the usual breech-loader must come into use, 
and the snapping of caps not applicable. Then it 
becomes necessary to load a number of “squibs;” 
step off to some thirty or forty yards, attract the 
dog’s attention, discharge gun in an opposite direc¬ 
tion from him so the emitting fire and smoke do not 
scare him, and be careful to observe the impression 
it makes on the dog. Continue the shooting, 
alternating with giving morsels as before, till all 
fear shall have subsided. Perhaps the owner of a 
puppy, which he is training, resides in a thickly 
populated part of a city, where shooting, if ever so 
light, is entirely out of the question. In this case 
let the dog fast for one day—only giving him plenty 
of fresh water—then take gun, supply of feed, and 
dog at heel to some suitable locality; tie up the dog 
securely, attach to the force collar (this will prevent 
any jerking, probable breaking loose, running home, 
etc.) and begin in a similar manner as above stated. 
Do not connect this particular lesson with any other 
till the dog’s fear of the gun has completely van¬ 
ished. 
DROP TO SHOT AND WING. ‘‘FETCH V 9 
Provide a dead bird, w T hich keep concealed in 
pocket. Come up to dog in cheerful manner, slip 
lorce collar on, order, “Come on !” letting cord drag; 
lay gun on left arm in usual way of carrying same. 
