INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your touch can communicate many things to her, but what you may not know is it can also communicate your state of mind. If you are feeling nervous, tense, or fearful, your girlfriend will very likely be able to sense it through your touch. If you are feeling nervous about holding your girlfriend, remind yourself she's your girlfriend for a reason (she likes you!), and that she's probably hoping you'll take her hand or put your arm around her. Be confident, but not cocky. While it's likely your girlfriend is looking forward to your touch, don't assume you have free access to her body at any time. Be respectful of her space. Calm yourself by breathing in for four seconds, then breathing out for four seconds. Repeat this at least four times and you should begin to feel more at ease. If you're still nervous, pinch yourself in the fleshy part between your thumb and index finger. Applying pressure to this area can quickly calm your nervous system. The easiest way to do this is by simply asking her. Saying "Can I hold you?" is not only sweet, it's also a way to know 100% for sure she's comfortable with being touched. You can also try touching her in non-threatening areas, like her upper back or between her elbow and her hand, and watch her reaction. Pay close attention to her body language. People can very accurately read each others emotions via touch--if they're paying attention. If she seems uncomfortable in any way--if her muscles tense, she avoids eye contact, or you just get a vibe that she doesn't like it, stop what you're doing. Don't be upset or offended if your girlfriend isn't in the mood to be touched. It probably has little to do with you--some people simply don't like to be touched. It doesn't necessarily mean she doesn't like you. Think about how long you've been dating or any statements she's made in the past about her limits. It's not a good idea to grab her butt after you've been dating for a week, especially if she's expressed that she wants things to go slow. If you're in the middle of the lunchroom or at a family gathering, you probably won't want to hold her the same way you do when it's just the two of you sitting on the couch. It can make things awkward for her and the people around you. If you're around her parents, it might even get her in trouble! When you're in public, keep things PG--just hold hands, or put your arms around each other, or maybe put your hand in her back pocket. Save the cuddling and really intimate stuff for when you're alone.

SUMMARY: Be confident and relaxed. Make sure she's okay with contact. Consider your environment.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Bring your dog to the chosen spot, making sure the floor is protected with newspaper. Have your assistant hold the dog in a standing position and elevate the tail when you are ready to administer the enema. Stand behind the dog so you have a clear view of his rear end. If your dog has long fur or feathering around the rear end, then consider clipping away the long fur to reduce fecal soiling when the dog does go. Other types of enema equipment may use a pump or syringe that you will need to fill. Too fill the bulb, pump, or syringe, submerge the end of the tubing into the enema liquid. Then, compress the bulb to expel all of the air. Next, release the bulb so that the negative pressure pulls in liquid. Make sure that the water is not too hot by testing it on the inside of your wrist. If the water is too hot, then cool it down by adding a little cold water. If you are using a syringe, attach the tubing to the hub of the syringe and suck back on the plunger in order to fill the syringe. The anus is the hole through which the dog passes feces. This is easy to identify in the male because it is the only hole. In the female dog the anus is immediately below the tail whilst the vulva is closer to the ground between her back legs. Wearing your protective clothing and gloves, squirt a small volume of liquid out of the end of the tubing to lubricate it or apply some petroleum jelly to the end. Then, take the end of the tubing and gently insert it into your dog's rectum. Next, apply a bit of gentle pressure at the central part of the anus. It may also help to apply a gentle twisting movement to the tubing as you advance it. The rectum lies parallel to the backbone. Aim to direct the tubing forward in a straight line parallel to the spine in order to follow the path of the rectum. Never apply pressure or force. If the tube refuses to advance, leave it where it is and try squirting in some liquid as it might be the tip is jammed against the fecal buildup. Push the tubing about one to two inches into the anus. Once tubing is far enough into the anus, then slowly compress the syringe or squeeze the bulb in order to administer the enema. Go slow to ensure that your dog will not be uncomfortable and to prevent injury to the dog's bowel wall. Once the full volume has been given, slowly remove the enema tubing. Take your dog to his usual potty spot and encourage him to go potty. It may help to take your dog for a nice slow, gentle walk to help the fluid mix with the feces and start the softening process. If your dog does not pass feces on the first attempt, repeat the enema process 1 - 2 hours later. Remember to give your dog plenty of opportunities to toilet in between enemas. When he is ready to go, he will need to go right away. Never get angry at a dog that has had an enema and loses control. This is not his fault. To prevent your dog from having an accident on your carpet or furniture, you may want to keep him outside until he has gone.

SUMMARY:
Position your dog. Fill the enema bulb. Identify the anus. Prime the enema pump. Insert the tubing in a straight line. Administer the enema solution. Take your dog to use the bathroom.