THE AMATEUR TRAINER- 103 
shows the slightest dislike for water, it will be neces¬ 
sary to proceed with due caution and deliberation. 
While the water remains cold no effort should be 
attempted, and not until moderately warm can there 
be any chance for success. At first associate the en¬ 
tering into water only with pleasure to the dog, 
which may be accomplished best by enlisting into 
service another dog. 
Select a shallow pond with but little or no aquatic 
growth in it. If, upon approaching the water, the 
other dog plunges in to enjoy a* cooling, the timid 
one may do likewise ; however, if he remains sitting 
on the shore evincing fear, it will be necessary to 
resort to the collar and cord, and lead the dog all 
through the pond without apparently giving any 
attention to him. Soon he will find the water 
pleasant, and join the other dog in splashing about, 
which, if accomplished, will be sufficient to allay his 
former fear of water. Now begin the giving of 
lessons as hereinbefore described under the proper 
heading. 
GUNSHYNESS. 
Gunshyness is more prevalent among dogs than 
is generally supposed. There are different forms of 
the fault, varying considerably in nature and harm¬ 
fulness in the afflicted dog’s work to the gun. The 
old theory, that gunshyness is transmitted to the 
offspring, from generation to generation, has long 
been exploded as senseless. No puppy is ever born 
