This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... > CHAPTER VL YARD BREAKING. The preliminary schooling of the dog, commonly called yard breaking, consists in teaching him the proper acts of obedience in response to certain commands which are of general and special utility in controlling him in his work afield and at other times. By establishing a ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... > CHAPTER VL YARD BREAKING. The preliminary schooling of the dog, commonly called yard breaking, consists in teaching him the proper acts of obedience in response to certain commands which are of general and special utility in controlling him in his work afield and at other times. By establishing a habit of prompt and cheerful obedience to such commands before the more serious training in the work afield begins, it is readily apparent that a distinct educational gain is made. Incidentally, these preliminary lessons, by the opportunities of companionship which they afford, establish the most friendly relations between teacher and pupil, if they are kindly and sympathetically conducted. Prom his hours of play, wherein the puppy frisks and frolics as he pleases, hardly any fatigue ensues. He then is following the simple impulses of his own mind, which do not cause great nervous strain, overheating, confusion, or intense worry. He abhors lessons which are devoid of all amusement. If they are gently and amusingly given success is more progressive. After a time mental strength and stamina will develop, and then longer lessons may be given without distressing him. Later in the training the powers of his mind become so much more vigorous that the most difficult of the training lessons are learned with greater ease than were the far more simple beginnings. To concentrate his mind on what is being taught him in the first lessons is exceedingly difficult and fatiguing to him; therefore the teacher would better set a short limit to the lessons, say fifteen or twenty minutes. He also should avoid the habit of constantly bossing and nagging the pupil between lessons. If he is bossed and bullied incessantly, he, after a time, loses all power of...
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