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Copyright 1949, NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY Book One NABISCO SHREDDED WHEAT

STRAIGHT ARROW

ANIMAL TRICKS How to teach your Pal to Kneel and Pray

Straight Arrow taught Fury to bow by first tying a rope to Fury's halter, then passing it between his from legs, up his right shoulder and across his withers, (See card No. 28) Straight Arrow then pulled on the rope which exerted downward pressure on Fury's withers and at the same time brought his head down.

By bending Fury's left leg with his left hand while continuing the pull on the rope and repeating the word "KNEEL" Fury Knelt 

He then rewarded Fury with words, pats and a carrot. He repeated this practice many times at frequent intervals until Fury would kneel without the pull of the rope.

"PRAY"
From the kneeling position Straight Arrow taught Fury to pray by continuing the pull on the rope and repeating the word "PRAY". A rope is used to help put a horse in position until he learns what his master wants him to do. 

Squeeze and push down on the withers 
Push head down
Fold front legs under

"KNEEL"
Straight Arrow helped Fury to bow without the aid of the rope by touching him on the withers and knees with a whip.

F. Weagher

Straight Arrow taught his dog to bow and pray using the  same commands, but exerting pressure with his hands instead of the rope. You can teach your horse or dog tricks such as lying down, sitting-up, etc., in much the same manner.

Card No. 36., in a series of 26 STRAIGHT ARROW INJUN-UITIES