Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-01

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these four tricks he will afford you mueh adraw w
version and become veritable merry Ahure~, fa,'as
for whenever he wants food drink or tayoss
at your, hands he will, Of his, own accouhs,
"st," "bow," stand" and walk about on ms
hind legs all the while carrying on MS lace
a most ludicrous look Of expectancy.
TO WALTZ.
1t is by this time easy enough to teach asiadn nm
to waltz To do So command him to stano,
and then, approaching him, hold p piece -, u
meat Just over his head. As orce ne tooHs SAVING
waltz"
He will probably attempt at first to : gran so
the meat; but, keeping it just, OUT oi .;ss ms
reach aS say ah ah when he VII 9reedv seHP With
his eyes, in order to do which he has 70 iurn ;,
his body, thus appearing to waltz. MAKE nm AN
turn three consecutive times, rePeatlhP .s ene
command "waltz" at short intervals and then
give him the meat. He will soon learn to
waltz" to the motion of your hand ABOVE MS
head, and eventually by simple woro oi eon
After he has been taught to turn successive
| ly in this manner half dozen or more times
| it is well to teach him to reverse" as other-
wise he will become dizzy and dislike the trick
so much that he will hesitate to perform IL.
TO ACT DEAD.
| This trick would be verv simple one and
easily taught were it not for the TACT tnat
small dogs are extremely nervous ana excisa. Ia
them to lie perfectly quiet when not asleep.
1t can be taught them, however and is very
effective if the dog is placed in the proper
position while being instructed,
| | will not attempt to dictate the exact posi-
ton to be chosen for dog who is thus to
simulate death. but would recommend that IL
be as suggestive as possible. -,
Placing the dog in the desired position, hold
him there firmly, and as be tries to rise, push
him back and say "dead,' and continue SO TO
do and say as often he attempts to get up.
He. will at last become reconciled to his tate
and lie comparatively quiet.
Now remove your hands, and ii he attempts
to arise, hold him in position, and again say
dead. After few lessons, he will learn
that he must not get up until you tell him to,
but he will probably move his ears, legs and
tail and roll his eyes.
| BY great patience and perseverance you can
overcome these nervous tendencies on his part,
and when well trained he will lie perfectly
passive.
When you wish him to return to life and
get up, snap your fingers and say alive.
which latter command he will most cheerful
ly obey
By the time you have thoroughly taught
dog the foregoing tricks you will have be
come good teacher, and understand much
OF dog nature.
As other tricks suggest themselves to you,
you will no doubt be able to hit upon some
simple and ingenious plan for teaching your
dog to perform them, and he will If well
trained, afford all witnessing his performances
no little enjoyment, and thus amply repay you
| for the time and patience expended in educat-
ing him, and besides, he will have become
much more valuable if you should wish to sell
him.
In conclusion, would like to call attention
4 to the fact that these. pets may be taught
| to make themselves useful by little judicious
and proper training. For instance, dog can
be taught to shut an open door at command,
and to bring certain articles to you, such as
newspapers, slippers, etc.
TO SHUT A DOOR.
Call the dog to you and hold the usual re-
ward Just out of his reach against half
open door,. He will stand up and place his
fore paws agalnst the door in his endeayor to
obtain the food. If the door swings easily
(and, such a. one should be selected), his
and you should encourage him and saw to
him. "shut the door"
Make him continue to lean against the door
and to follow it until it closes, when the food
should be given him. After awhile the reward
need not be kept in sight, but in the closed
hand. He win smell it and shut the door as
before
Do not omit to keep saying "shut the door,,
while he is pressing against it, and should
it be heavy door help him little. He win
soon understand what is wanted, and shut the
door at command without your being near t.
In this way he can make himself very useful
and save you many steps.
! TO FETCH ARTICLES
| Some dogs learn this useful accomplishment
much easier than others, owing to certain in
herited tendencies in this direction which thew
To teach dog to bring you your Slippers. IL
is necessary to always keep them in the same
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