The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-19
DOGS TAUGHT TO HUNT.
1t Is Easy to Train Them IL Certain Rules
Are Followed.

Are Followed.
New York Mail and Express.
''To educate willing, fnetempered hunting
dog, it is necessary for the trainer to have con-
troll when the brute is young, mere pup, in fact.
The best time to take charge is when they are
seven weeks old. II the dog is molested prior to
that true 1t will be fatal, for the reason that he
will grieve and perhaps die for the company OF
the mother from whom ne was taken. The first
lesson should be taught when he reaches the age
of two months. Before this IL done. or rather
before the trainer can make his charge respond,
he must contrive to win his affection. The dog
must love his trainer before he fears him, and
he must fear him before he condescends to obey
his commands Such has been the result of my
observation and experience for the last ten
years. My course of practice is almost ident-
ical to that Of all good trainers make it q Gus
tom, upon acquiring control of pup. to visit the
kennel three or four times day, remaining TO
fondle the young one for a half hour at time.
never neglect TO carry mouthfui OF some
choice relish to him. This kindness is rewarded
after a while by bark of recognition and wsR
of the tail. Before entering the kennel l blow
ehril blast on my whistle. After
few weeks he becomes acquainted with the salute
and thenceforth IL remains call which he never
fails to remember As he grows older his desire
to respond to this call becomes more noticeable.
No matter how Ill or disagreeable he may be the
call will fetch him painting to your feet One can
always pick out a good hunting dog by his long
muzzle wide nostrls and large head Get one
like that and he can do naught but profit by
your tuition. If he grows sluggish aud refuses
to obey your well-directed commands, the rem
edy is simple and effective. First procure
long chain and after fastening 1t to his collar,
take him outside the kennel'and away from the
influence and watchful eve Of his compan-
ions Leave him there for full day and
do not allow him to partake OF single bite
of food When you believe him to be hungry to
desperation return and give him the mere taste
OF a bit of raw beef. Do not permit him to
swallow any Take Arm hold on his collar
and deposit the meat on the ground few feet
in front of whore he stands. He will naturally
make mighty effort to draw near It, Ii he
growls or attempts to bite you for maintaining
your hold do not notice it beyond uttering
short word of warning Do not on any account
strike him. It will prove fatal to your cause.
Give him to understand that you wish him TO
perform a certain task, and that he Will go
hungry SO long as he continues to dsobey.
when you find he has become tired OF max
ing futile efforts and rests quietly in your hands.
allow him to move nearer the piece OF flesh.
Then detain him again until his passion sub
sides Gradually move him toward the meat
until his nose fairly touches it. Then suddenly
release your hold and after he has devoured the
meat Dot and fondle him as much as possible,
call him by any one name you desire and show
him you wish to treat him kindly. After few
minutes of this work make him try the lesson
again. / assure you in nine times out of ten
success will reward your endeavors If. by
the rarest circumstance. he still refuses, make
unsuccessful the second time Another good
system of education is to place a huge bit OF
meat in the pupils mouth. 1t wants to be large,
so that he cannot swallow 1t without mastca-
ton. You can force open his mouth by placing
your hand around his muzzle and putting your
thumb and fingers between his jaws Then
force the meat in, and after it remains there
short while take it out. Place that piece OF
meat out of his reach and sight and throw him
another. This he may eat In that manner
you mpress upon his mind that he must not, ON
any account. eat the first piece, but must de-
liver it safely In your hand
SIN bringing out pupil for his first hunting
lesson it is best that he be accompanied by aa
educated dog. The latter. as a result OF nature,
will show him thousand and one things which
to you would be impossible. In the first place.
he will teach him not to roam about and brighten
the game, and when tho green one sees his betf
ter.talented brother point he, too will do
likewise after while. The trainer should
have stout chain attached to the pupils
collar when he goes out for the first few times
By this means he can easily control his move
ments, and if he tries to head away in the wrong
direction a sudden pull will bring him to his
senses. Occasionally light touch of the whip
Will do nc harm while out pointer is the
easiest dog to train of the short haired tribe
They are very fond of birds fowls but il
rightly trained will never eat one while out with
their masters. The price of good hunting dog
fuctuates to such degree 1t would be unwise
for me to name any amount Some cost hun
dreis of dollarsn