Article: Dogs should be groomed every day, but bathed just once a month. Before beginning the bathing process, get the tub ready for your canine companion. Place a rubber bathmat on the bottom of the tub so your dog can keep his footing, and fill the tub with 3 to 5 inches (7.6 to 13cm) of lukewarm water. Make sure the water is comfortable to the touch as water that is too hot or too cold causes your dog undue distress. If possible, use a sink or bathtub with a spray attachment. This is easier to handle than a faucet or bucket, and more comfortable for your dog. Spray your dog's back and legs with water until he is damp but not dripping wet. Spray his underbelly, neck, and chin. When wetting the head, avoid getting water in your dog's eyes or ears. You can place cotton balls in a dog's ear before a bath to prevent water contamination and cover the dog's eyes with your hand when spraying his head. This process may take awhile with a longhaired dog, so be patient. A good 5 to 10 minutes is necessary to get your dog completely wet. Working from head to tail, gently massage the shampoo into your dog's coat until it forms a thick lather. When washing the head, be especially careful not to get soap in your dog's eyes. Tilt his head up so the soap flows away from his eyes. Lather his scalp and ears. You can apply a line of shampoo along the dog's back and lather the product into his back, hips, shoulders, and legs. Use your fingers to comb the shampoo in, as this can help remove unwanted dirt and debris from your dog's fur. Work the suds down and under the dog's tail, his underside, his legs, and paws. Remember to clean under your dog's neck, in facial wrinkles, and in ear flaps. Use the spray attachment, faucet, or bucket to thoroughly rinse any soap residue from your dog. When dealing with the head, make sure to tilt your dog's head back again to avoid getting soap in his eyes. Rinse until the water runs clear when poured over the dog. Leaving soap in can cause dry skin and irritation for your dog as well as allergic reactions. The dog can also ingest soap when licking, so do not stop rinsing until the water is clear. You can knead the dogs coat to work the soap out. With a longhaired dog, it can take a particularly long time to rinse so be patient and don't hesitate to use your hands. Conditioner makes your dog's coat easier to brush out after a bath and makes the coat softer and adds shine. Using a small amount of conditioner in the palm of your hand, smooth the conditioner over the top of the neck to the end of the tail. Cover the outside of the ears, the legs, the chest, feathering and the rest of the body. Different conditioners have different requirements, so follow the instructions on the bottle to see how long to leave it in before rinsing. Some conditioners are leave-in, so you do not need to rinse them out. Dry your dog with a large towel until he is damp. Allow your dog to shake. With longhaired breeds, this lifts and separates the fur and makes the drying process faster. If needed, squeeze excess water from your dog's fur using your hands. If you placed cotton balls in your dog's ears during the bathing process, remove them now. Be especially diligent when drying around your dog's ears. Wetness can make ear infections more likely. Avoid heavy rubbing, as this can tangle the fur of a long-haired dog. Instead, try to blot dry. When you finish drying your dog, give him a quick brush over with a bristle brush until his fur is smooth and tangle-free.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Prepare the tub. Place your dog in the tub and get him wet. Massage shampoo into your dog's fur. Rinse your dog. Condition your dog's coat. Dry and brush your dog.
Article: Game shows are constantly looking for contestants. Do a quick search online to see how each of your favorite game shows work. Should you send in a tape? Put your name into a lottery? Get an in-person audition? All the information you need should be available online. Take a look at their contestant requirements, too. You may need to be a certain age, not be related to anyone on the staff, live in a certain area, etc. It's best to know this now than to waste time later. Some game shows travel the country like certain reality TV shows (think American Idol and American Ninja Warrior). They'll visit X amount of bigger cities looking for hopeful contestants. And they could be coming near you. For example, Wheel of Fortune has the "Wheelmobile." They also accept tape auditions, but they tour the country in a large yellow van with this catchy name. If they are coming near you, decide one way or the other how you want to audition. You may have two options in front of you: attending an actual audition or making a tape and sending it in. If you do want to go in person, you may have to sign up for a slot to reserve your time. Do this as soon as possible to be sure there's room for you. And as for the tape, send that in sooner rather than later, too. Show your stuff, making sure to emphasize how camera-friendly you are, how comfortable you are being in the spotlight, and something that makes you memorable. Make sure to meet their taped-audition guidelines, too. Anyone about to go on Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy (or any other game show) doesn't spend their free time before their audition on Facebook and playing Candy Crush. They're doing word puzzles and trivia games. They're honing their skills so they don't wind up looking like a doofus. And that's what you should be doing too, whether you're in a stage one audition or you've made it all the way to the finals. Watch old reruns of the show, too, to get in the zone. You'll get used to all the potential formats and you may even run into similar (or the same) questions. Immerse yourself in it as much as possible so you stay comfortable when the time rolls around. Once you're signed up and in the room (or they liked your tape and called you in), nervously drinking the bottle of water you've been handed, all you can do is rock it. Be friendly to the judges and other contestants, ask questions, and come off as a lively, intrigued, interesting human being. The rest is just up to the questions and tasks you get presented. Most auditions have rounds. They'll cut people round by round and you'll know exactly who they're cutting. The great part about game shows is that there isn't much waiting. If you make it, you'll likely know it. If you make it through all the rounds, you'll likely get put into a pool of eventual contestants. It could take you two weeks to get called, it could take you six months to get called. It's just a matter of pairing people up and filling up the oncoming weeks of airtime. Be patient! The call is coming. They'll likely give you advanced notice, too, so don't fret about getting it off work or not being ready to make the trip. And if you can't make the date, they'll probably be flexible. They need viable contestants and you've proved yourself unless you prove to be difficult to work with, they'll try their best to accommodate you.
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Visit the websites of your favorite game shows. Check out when they're coming to your area. Sign up for an audition slot or make a tape. Prep yourself! Rock the in-person audition. Get called to be on the show.