138 THE AMATEUR TRAINER, 
ejecting the contents near the throat, and it is swal¬ 
lowed instanter. 
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN ASKED BY LETTER. 
"Can I begin and continue training while my bitch is in season ?” 
— Ans. Yes. but no male dog should be in sight or nearby, which 
would distract her attention. 
"Is it advisable to use the Force Collar on a very timid dog ?” — 
Ans. Yes, by the use of this collar the timidity will be completely 
taken out of such a dog. 
"Can you send me some device to make my dog hunt with head 
high?” — Ans. No! It would avail nought. So soon as taken off, 
the dog will hunt as is natural for him to do. 
“My dog is inclined to potter and sniff the ground when working 
on scattered birds, how can I overcome it ?” —Ans. Work him with 
a fast dog. Jealousy will most likely get him ambitious and fast. 
Reprimand and order on so soon as he begins pottering. 
"What kind of cord should be used Ans. Plaided quarter-inch 
sash cord is best-—it will not kink. 
"My dog holds and cai'ries the cob when placed into his mouth 
but will not take hold to order.” — Ans. Proceed as is stated in case 
the dog be viscious—use the cord and collar to effect obedience. 
"You advise chaining the dog during course of training. I keep 
my dog in kennel yard; would it be well to let him run therein in¬ 
stead of chaining to kennel?” — Ans. Yes, but no one must indulge 
in play with dog therein. Running at large and play in any way 
must cease during time of training. 
ENGLISH SETTER —COUNT GLADSTONE IV. 
