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bird, wheel about and sound the whistle to come in. 
The dog, seeing his handler going off in an opposite 
direction, will naturally hasten to overtake him by 
coming in on a straight turn. Just as he comes up 
within a few feet, quickly wheel, facing dog, and 
order, “Sit down!” Let him hold the bird a few 
moments, meanwhile stroke and show approval, then 
take from him by “Let go!” It is important the 
dog should come directly in upon grasping bird, 
which is best effected in above manner, and should 
be continued till dog needs no calling, takes up bird, 
and instantly wheels to come in to deliver the bird 
into your hand. 
j MOUTHING Oil MUTILATING — 
“TAKE CARE!” 
It will not occur that the dog will mutilate the 
bird in any way if proper care has been taken during 
the lessons in the first part in this particular line; 
the dog never having been allowed any frolic during 
these exercises. If, however, the dog should show 
the slightest inclination to squeeze a bird, then 
sharply call to him, “Take care!”; “Sit down!”; 
walk up and give usual 6 ‘grip” with left hand to 
open dog’s mouth; repeat, “Take care!” Let dog 
sit quiet, hold bird on flat hand, and again order, 
“Fetch !” and “Let go” twenty times in succession, 
watching closely each time he grasps ; and if seen he 
attempts any squeeze, the grip must be applied 
sharply. Use the same bird until considerably 
