Scouting, Volume 18, Number 9, September 1930 Page: 245
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The Pekingese
Scottish Terrier
French Bulldog
Pomeranian
DOGS
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LMOST from the beginning of time
the dog has been the companion of
"man. How this friendship might
have first commenced is delightfully told
in Rudyard Kipling's "The Cat That Walked by Himself"
Every Scout even if he has never owned a dog at least has
a friend who does, and so knows what wonderful companions
such animals make. No friend is more faithful than a dog.
Beside that, a dog is a body-guard and protector of property
Every boy should at some time have had the pleasure of the
companionship of a dog, better still the valuable experience of
raising a puppy and training it into a well-disciplined animal.
Housing
Where possible, all big dogs should be kept outside. Clean,
dry and well ventilated kennels should be provided for them.
It is advisable to disinfect the
kennels occasionally to keep
them free from vermin. If the
dog is kept in the house, he
should have a clean, warm bed
in a quiet place in winter and
a cool place in summer
Training a Dog
As soon as the puppy starts
to walk he should be house
trained. Never punish him ex-
cept at the time of misbehavior, then rub his nose in it, switch
lightly and take outside. With patience and firmness he will
soon learn what is expected of him. A dog that is kept in the
house a great deal should be taken out at regular intervals.
For a grown dog, three times a day is sufficient, but a puppy
should be taken out more frequently
It is essential that a dog learn to obey promptly By the
time he is three months old he should be able to recognize and
answer his master's voice and whistle. Remember that no
command should be given that you are not ready to enforce By
tying a cord to the dog's collar, pulling on it and calling "come
here," at the same time, you can soon train him to come at
your command. Teach him to "lie down" ^ by gently pulling
him down. Other commands as "go home," "get_ it," "heel,"
etc., can be taught in the same way While training a puppy
make sure that only one person does the training at a time. If
more than one person tries to discipline him he will get confused
and therefore not learn as quickly as he would with one trainer.
Feeding
To keep a dog in good health, do not feed him more than
once a day and then toward night at the same hour each day
Give no m ire than he will eat at one time. Do not leave food
about. If le eats his food greedily and hastily a small break-
fast of stak bread or cereal and skim milk should be fed.
The following recipes give in Idella Griden Manisera's book
on Bir ds and Pets have proved very satisfactory
Recipe No 1
1 bunch carrots ^ -teaspoon salt
1 large onion 1 pint kibble or puppy
2 grains garlic meal
1 pint hot water 1 pound lean ground meat
Cook the vegetables, then mash and add
TO meat. Cook five minutes, stir in kibble or
puppy meal and divide into as many meals
J as suitable for the kind and breed of dog.
Recipe No 2
1 can meat prepared for dogs ^ teaspoon salt
1 pint kibble or puppy meal pint boiling water
Add any leafy or non-starchy vegetable from the table and
divide into as many meals as advisable for the size and breed
of dog.
Also any well-cooked grain or cereal is beneficial, such as
rice, oatmeal, shredded wheat and stale bread. Never feed a dog
potatoes Cornmeal, too, is harmful as it is apt to cause skin
trouble. Milk is very good especially for puppies.
Always have plenty of fresh, clean water on hand to which
occasionally add a little sulphur and limewater.
Weaning Food
1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt 1 quart boiling water
Add four ounces of the above mixture to 2 ounces condensed
milk. Feed the puppies every two hours. Weaning should start
when the pups are two or three weeks old.
Cow's milk fllone is often satisfactorily used. Some breeders,
feed shredded wheat soaked in milk as the first solid food once
a day with the other meals of milk. Though puppies may be
weaned at six weeks it is better to leave them with the mother
until they are two months old. By the time a puppy is three
or four months old he can receive the same diet as the grown
dog only he should be fed oftener—three times a day until six
months and twice after that until about a year old, when once
a day is usually best. Indian cornmeal mixed with water or
broth when cold, then boiled for half an
hour is a good substitute for milk and
much less expensive.
Do not exercise a dog just after it
|JB has eaten, but give him plenty of exer-
cise before meals.
RAISING DOGS FOR
PROFIT
If a Scout is going to raise dogs for
profit he must be sure to look into
his market and see what breed of dog
is most in demand in his community
It is generally best to raise only one
breed. Buy the best that you can af-
ford in pure-bred stock, and if pos-
sible, get pedigreed animals. Look into
the records of the parents and grand-
parents to see if the stock is healthy
It is best for a Scout to start out modestly with perhaps one
male and female or just the female which has been bred to a
good sire, though it is usually best to own the male as well.
As registered puppies are easier to sell than unregistered ones
it is advisable to write to the American Kennel Club, 221 Fourth
Avenue, New York, N Y The fee is $1.00 for each puppy.
Puppies sell most readily between four and eight months. If
house-broken they sell far more quickly than if not.
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This article is a part
of the chapter on
dogs ift the Service
Library pamphlet
"Pets."
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