Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1884-11-07
TAUGHT At A DOG SCHOOL.
A CANINE TEAoHER DI I.coUEsEs
ABOUT HIS PCPILS.
lessons I'm the Natures OF Dogs a Lib
erai Education for st. Bernards
and Spaniels.

ana Spdn!etSs
GA pups natur an a boys natur' is
nigh the same, 'ceptin' that you trains
pup the way he should go an when he's
growed into dog he keeps itupj but you
trains a lad the same way an you cant
depend whether or no he's likely to stick
to his bringin' up. No two pups is alike
an no two boys is alike. Eve he'd em
both. Some you has to lick an some
needs but a word" The speaker stood
before long, narrow inclosure, on one
side of which several kennels were
ranged. In his hand he held short,
stout whip-handle, to which was fastened
light cotton cord. This cord, if brought
down energetcally might do deadly in
jury to fly, but as an implement of chas
tisement 10 either boy or dog it would
have to appeal alone to the Imagination.
The old man stood tall, erect and strong,
despite his many years. The long in
closure with its many kennels was
boarding-school for young dogs, and the
old man was the professor of the institu-
ton. Inside, half dozen or more
young dogs of various breeds ranged
up and down, or stopped to poke their
noses through the Stats Of the fence
and get better view of their teacher
and the visitor. One magnificent English
setter, with head fairly human in
outline, was chained to kennel. He
sat in apparent Indifference to what was
going on, only evipcing his interest by
continually turning his eyes so as to
scrutinize the company. He appeared
to feel that he was in disgrace, and to
assume Indifference to counterbalance
it. The other dogs, having satisfied
themselves that there was really 'com-
pany to school," began, in genuine
schoolboy fashion, to show off,
'To kennel' suddenly shouted the
professor, as he swung open the gate
and he and the visitor walked in There
was sudden whisk of tails and every
dog was out of sight. Then they began
peering cautiously from the doors of
their respective bedrooms, which were
arranged on the dormitory plan
"Come out, Jackl" called the master.
Instantly out walked the English setter
as far as his chain would permit The
old man laid his hand on the dogs head
caressingly for an instant Then Jack
slanted first one eye and then the other
backward for a moment to catch the en-
vious glances of the other dogs. His
manner appeared to say;
"See here, you fellows, may be the
bad boy in the school, but the teacher
Is going to show me off first, any
way.n
He's the finest dog I've seen in fifty
years, " said the old man. 81 couldn't
count the dogs I've teached in that
time from the A Cs up'ards till they
graduated, an he's ahead of 'em all. He
knows morn most men, tell ye Look
at that head on him. He just kpows
I'm praisin' him. See, he don't do no
caperin' or prancin' round cause he's
noticed. He knows better. In fifty year
I've never seen his like, an, poor fell
low, he amt got no master-none but
me-"
,'How's that?"
"Oh, fellah brung i'm ere an he
leaves i'm to be learned, an he leaves
not cent fur his keep or his learnin'.
an | goes to the address what he gives
an he amt never lived there. b'Iieve
the dog is 'shamed cause he amt got
no master, and that is the reason why
he's so unmannerly toward ahe rest.
They has their masters or their mistress,
es comm to see 'em, an he, poor boy,
amt got no soul but me an my wife to
notice him."
The old dog-tamer was gently pulling
Jacks ears and the dog was taking good
care to see what effect the extra atten
tion had upon the other dogs
ellis valley2" said the professor in an
swer to the question regarding the dogs
commercial worth. "His valley9 Why,
$500 or $700.
Then Jack thhmped his tail down on
board and fairly grinned. "See, he
knows what l says" exclaimed the
trainer Now, sit still, Jack" he
continued, "while the other fellows come
out"
He snapped his fingers and whistled
twice. Out bounded every dog. First
to reach him was a gigantic cream colored
st. Bernard of pure blood.
He's young lady's dog explained
the teacher. "Im trainin' him to guard
and to fetch and carry and to have man
ners He's seven months old. No, he
amt got his growth He cost $175 in
New York when two months old. He is
worth easy $500 now This one,n put.
ting his hand on another, is an Irish
setter. I'm breakin' him for sporting
man on the south side. He's a fine dog,
but he can't come up to Jack" said he,
glancing with pride over to where the
English setter sat solemnly on his
launches. Jack kinder imposes or
this 'ere one, so | has to chain him III
Tor punishment. Knows he's betterr
this one, an that he amt got nc owner
you see, an it makes him cranky ike
This 'ere ones worth bout two hun
lred."
A small and beautifully marked English
pug was discontentedly frisking arounc
at the masters heels, waiting for recog
milton. The old man laughed as ht
stopped over and took it up in his arms
'He's a little scoundrel, but he's {
dandy" he said. ''Now, I've beer
learnin' him tricks an if you had him t.
perform for you you would have no cal
to 90 to the circus, theatre, or any plac,
of amusement. He belongs to gamble
ON Clark street. He's valleyble speci
men, too, fur he'd bring $500 in min
ute.
elbow do / train the hunters9 take
'em out with the gun, am l has stuffed
ducks. oh, / begins right there in tn
yard just by snappin' caps an learnin
'em to down charge an then runnin' t.
pick up the stuffed duck. Then take
'cm out every day, an soon has 'em s,
they'll TO heel or down charge or brins
in the game. | wants to take a do!
when he's six months oldto begin. Thel
wants him for three months, an he'll