Article: " When you believe your dog is poised to sit down, make the hand signal you have chosen for "sit" just prior to it sitting. The initial goal is to have the dog understand the connection between the signal and the action it is doing. A common signal to use for sit begins with your right hand down by your side. Gradually bend your arm at the elbow, keeping your fingers straight and lifting your hand up until your fingers touch your right shoulder. Waiting for a time when the dog is naturally going to sit allows you to communicate the connection between the signal and the action. Reinforce the dog's positive action with a reward and the "yes" sign to show it that it will be rewarded for that action. Keep repeating this until your dog understands the link between "yes" and the reward. Once your dog understands the "yes" and reward connection, you can use this knowledge to teach your dog additional hand signals and to reinforce good behaviors. Give a reward and the "yes" sign even when you catch your dog naturally performing any desired behavior, such as sitting. You cannot give your dog a treat every time you ask it to sit forever. You need to transition off the treats once the dog responds to the signal consistently. Begin giving smaller and smaller treats once your dog has reliably responded to your command for several weeks. Then only give a treat every other time it sits for a month. Gradually eliminate the treat altogether over the course of the next month. As you eliminate the treats, you can use other forms of positive reinforcement, such as petting or playing with your dog, to praise it for its behavior. If your dog stops responding to your commands reliably, you may need to reintroduce treats. This means that it was not ready to do the trick without the treat. However, the dog should get back on track with its training easily and quickly.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Do your hand signal for "sit. Give a reward immediately when the dog sits. Transition to just a "yes" signal and no treat.
Article: Consider your thoughts on every political, cultural, religious, and scientific topic that you find interesting. Even if your only interest is something simple like video games or movies, explore that interest in your mind. By talking about information and opinions rather than emotions and relationships, you will be able to keep your cool and avoid painful topics, without alienating the girl as a friend. Because you are already enthusiastic about these topics, you will find it easy to talk about them when you have a captive audience in fact, you may find it difficult to stop talking once you start. Obviously, a shared activity can be interpreted as a date by either party, so it is important to avoid planning things like going out for dinner together. Instead, have pastimes in mind for those times when you find yourself alone with the girl you like in your house, or hers, or in a car with nothing to do. Carry a deck of cards, or even suggest taking some time to help each other study. Just keep it pedestrian. The important thing is to avoid situations where mixed signals can enter the equation, such as cuddling together on a couch or stargazing on a country road. Remember, you want to get over her, not make things worse. Always have a backup plan to avoid this kind of "romantic" downtime. Meditation has several benefits, not the least of which is improved clarity of mind. Even a person who is experiencing a tumult of emotion on the inside can stay calm for long enough to have an evening out with a friend if he or she learns to focus ahead of time. At its most basic, meditation is as simple as breathing deeply and being still in a quiet place while focusing on yourself. Tell yourself that you will stay in control and remain focused on getting over your attraction, and carry that focus with you when you go to see her.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Have topics ready to discuss. Always have an activity on-hand. Meditate beforehand.
Article: Exercise not only creates structure, but it is also a great way to deal with withdrawal symptoms like depression, insomnia, anxiety, and an increased appetite. Aerobic exercises, like swimming, cycling, walking, and elliptical trainers, are particularly helpful because they are low impact. By sleeping at consistent times, you are also forcing your self to take your medication at a consistent time so you can sleep. If this means taking your dosage at an earlier time during the day, then you will need to do this. Sleeping at a consistent time also creates a much-needed structure for you to successfully wean yourself off of Adderall. You will need to break old habits like staying up late to finish work or homework assignments, or staying late at the office. If your schedule is full, cut unnecessary activities and obligations that cause you stress or cause you to overwork. Remember that the average person completes three to five tasks per day. Sign up for an aerobics class at your local gym. One of the most common withdrawal side effects is depression and a lack of motivation. You can combat these symptoms by engaging in activities that you are passionate about. You are also increasing your serotonin levels naturally when you engage in activities you are passionate about. In other words, it is a great way to get a natural high. Join a group that interests you, for example a photography group, enroll in courses at a community college, or revive your interest in old hobbies.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Exercise. Sleep at consistent times. Restrict your work or school schedule. Cultivate your passions.