THE AMATEUR TRAINER. 
101 
WHIPSHYNESS. 
The whip not coming into use during the train¬ 
ing by this method, the dog has not become cowed 
nor whipshy, hence has no fear of this instrument 
unless attained through other means, such as fre¬ 
quently happens through thoughtless acts of the 
small (also large) boy by flinging sticks, ect., at the 
passing dog, or coaxing him up, then applying a 
whip, stick or other object severely to him for the 
fun there may be in hearing the pitiful yelps, and 
see the scampering off, etc., etc., which alone is apt 
to render a dog whipshy, and prove annoying in 
the dog as a mere companion, as well as it is dis¬ 
turbing while at work afield. 
If the dog has acquired the fault, secure a second 
person as assistant, in whose hands place a heavy 
blacksnake whip ; have him keep up a great racket, 
cracking and flourishing the same while approach¬ 
ing you from a distance of some fifty yards by de¬ 
grees. Have the collar on the dog and a cord of 
about twenty feet attached, which should be fastened 
to a stake in the ground low down. While the 
cracking of whip is going on and is gradually com¬ 
ing nearer (up to about ten yards at first), the dog 
must be friendly spoken to, and encouraged by a 
cool demeanor. Have him obey simple orders to 
detract his attention from the noise. No harshness 
on part of the trainer is admissible at this time. 
The dog finding himself safe, soon ignores the noise 
