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Your Dog.

Here are some helpful hints on how to keep your dog healthy, told specially for you by Uncle Walker, of 1YA.

“All dogs need plenty of exercise, and after they are six months old they cannot have too much Many boys take their dogs for runs behind their bicycles, but the bicycles go too fast for the dogs, and the over-exertion sometimes makes them ill. Give yours plenty of fresh air and freedom, and a roomy kennel, raised about six inches above the ground, so that it will be dry. Keep it out of draughts, and fill with clean straw two or three times a week. Kennels with runs in front are best, as then the dog need never be chained. Dogs should not be washed often. Brush them well every day. Puppies should have four meals a day, but for grown dogs, two are sufficient. Feed them no later than six o'clock at night, and give them a walk after their last meal.

“Dogs are almost sure to get distemper sooner or later. I find that the best thing for this is to dissolve an aspro in the white of an egg and give it first thing in the morning to sweat the distemper out. Keep the dog wrapped up in something warm. Beef tea is the best nourishment to give. Of course, if your pet looks really ill you should call in someone who can give you personal advice.

“Do not try to teach tricks to dignified dogs such as Great Danes and Mastiffs. It goes against their make-up. Poodles are the best to teach tricks. But if your dog is a Terrier there is no end to the things you can teach him. Trust and love is the only real way to train animals. Don't keep your dog on trust for more than a few minutes at first. Gradually make the time longer, until you can leave the room without his touching the biscuit left until you return. Be patient, firm, fair, and reward him quickly. Remember these few simple suggestions, and you will be overjoyed with the results.”

Thank you, Uncle Walker, and if at any time we are in difficulties with any of our pets we shall gladly accept your kind offer made to us in Trainland last month.