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Show In case of pronounced swelling of the udders, wet soft- soap compresses may be applied. Note: Dog diseases, with the exception of rabies, are not communicated to humans. The young dog is most susceptible to distemper; however, old age does not protect him from this disease. Vaccinated dogs survive distemper better. Reference is made to collective vaccination against various diseases ( Behring- vaccination). Pregnant bitches should be protected in every way, especially when their pregnancy is advanced. The bitch should take part in moderate exercise, but in no case should she overexert herself* Also, no work should be required of her. 5. GENERAL EDUCATION PRINCIPLES 1. Educate your dog with love. He will thank you for your love with faithfulness and devotion until his death. Realize that a dog will do anything for his master, and will do so without any training. The master must only learn how to communicate his wishes to the dog. 2. If you educate your dog according to the rules of sensible child education, even though you lack any specialized knowledge, you will obtain good results. There, the dog's education is made up of a certain measure of kindness and a sensible measure of severity. Too much love is to be avoided as much as unwarranted severity. 3* Psychology comes ahead of pedagogics! Before you begin with the dog's education, consider the character of the dog. Based on that, arrange the education accordingly. Hardier, more robust dogs ( whipping- boys) you will have to treat more severly; mild, sensitive dogs have to be handled with corresponding gentleness. However, the love must be there in all cases. 4, Realize that the dog does not see you as a human being, but rather AS his comrade in a pack of hounds. During the course of his - 14 - |