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here!” ‘‘Sit down!”; flatter him by “Good boy!” 
etc. ; thereupon order on, encircling spot where bird 
fell at some distance, to enable dog to catch scent 
of bird, and if pointed, order, “Steady!” and en¬ 
deavor to spy out the hiding bird ; catch it by hand, 
or if it runs, shoot the same dead ; then allow to 
“fetch.” A dog soon learns to discern a dead from 
crippled bird by scent, and even if ordered to 
“fetch,” will point the latter, which may then be 
ordered fetched regularly after dog has been steadied 
to runner. Fetching crippled birds may also lead 
the dog to mutilating, which, as soon as noticed, 
must be checked at once, as directed under fore¬ 
going heading. The handler must also observe a 
quiet demeanor in this as well as in other lessons ; 
give orders in usual tone, and in every way set a 
good example to his pupil by avoiding haste and all 
excitement. 
THE RABBIT. 
The rabbit being part of the natural prey of the 
dog, excites the latter’s attention equally as much 
as birds, and is quite fascinating and inviting for a 
chase, w r hich is the source of much annoyance to 
the sportsman afield. In localities where game 
birds are scarce and rabbits are hunted and shot 
over bird dog to point, the same tactics may be 
adhered to in teaching steadiness on rabbits, as is 
desired under heading of “Finding” and “Point¬ 
ing.” As a rule, “Bunny” is to be shunned by the 
