Cecil Aldin Quotes

“This classic chronicles the lives of his own dogs — Micky, an Irish wolfhound, and Cracker, a bull terrier — and offers a charming book of practical advice for would-be dog owners and trainers.”

“When your puppy arrives, if you wish to keep him and train him for the house, see that he is taken outside into the garden for a few minutes, at every every two hours, during the first two or three days.”

“Although the bravest of dogs when thoroughly roused, there is no doubt bull terries are shy as youngsters and even as older dogs. They also have a habit of eating themselves out of any strange place in which they may be shut up.”

“This chronicle of the lives of Micky and Cracker, an Irish wolfhound and a bull terrier, with tips on training, curing bad habits, feeding, and much more. This classic abounds in charming stories and enchanting illustrations by a true dog love.”

“Every dog has a character of some sort _some good, some undeveloped, and some few bad. My two dogs, Micky and Cracker, come under the first category; also they are both prize-winner at dog shows.”

“Now, puppies, like all young things, are by nature mischievous. They will tear up gloves, stockings, and soft shoes if the oppotunity occurs, and if not corrected for ding so.”

“The best way of all is to teach him to line in one particular place during your meal times and to see that his place is well out of way of the service department.”

“Better way to get a rough-haired terrier is to find out the name of some breeder of wire haired fox terriers -as one variety of rough-haired terrier is called in the dog world _and write, or see him at a show, when you can ask him if he has a puppy for sale.”

“The lives of Micky and Cracker, an Irish wolfhound and a bull terrier, provides a practical course for would-be dog owners and trainers, with tips on training, curing bad habits, feeding, and much more.”

“If a dog is to have a hiding, and has never been knows to steal again. I gave it to him at once, directly after the crime had been committed. If a dog is to have a hiding, give it to him immediately after the ofence; then he knows and understands what it is for.”