In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: A female dog usually becomes fertile for the first time after she is six months old. However, she should not be bred during her first estrus. Since heat usually occurs every six months approximately, this means that she should be at least a year old when she is bred. The age of sexual maturity will vary a lot depending on the specific dog and what breed she is. In general, smaller dogs tend to reach sexual maturity sooner than larger dogs. Signs that your dog may have infertility issues include problems with an irregular cycle. Track your dog's reproductive cycle to help identify a potential issue. A dog's reproductive cycle includes four phases: Proestrus: In this phase the female dog attracts males, has bloody vaginal discharge, and her vulva is swollen. She will not allow breeding during this phase, which lasts approximately nine days. Estrus: During this period the dog is fertile and she will allow mating. It usually lasts for about nine days but ovulation usually occurs in the first 48 hours. Diestrus: Diestrus is the sixty to ninety day period when the dog is no longer fertile but discharge may continue. This occurs whether or not the dog becomes pregnant. Anestrus: Anestrus usually lasts three to four months and no sexual activity takes place during this phase. If your dog is having a hard time mating, it could lead to an inability to reproduce. This is a physical issue that could be caused by injury and by a misalignment between the female and male dog. In order to assess your dog's physical ability to copulate, you may need to talk it to a veterinarian or an expert in dog breeding. They should be able to assess your dog's physical reproductive issues. If the dogs you are trying to mate are having a hard time completing the act, then you may need to step in and help. In extreme cases, you may even need to have your female dog artificially inseminated if she and the male dog cannot physically fit together. There may just be issues with your dog's comfort or interest in sexual intercourse due to where you are trying to dog the mating. Make sure your dog is comfortable and well cared for before mating. Sometimes copulation does not occur because the dog is inhibited in its usual environment. Try taking your female dog out of its normal area and having it mate at the male dog's location. This could help her to become less inhibited. If you are having a hard time breeding your dog and you have exhausted all other avenues for promoting fertility, then you should get a medical opinion. Your veterinarian should be able to assess your dog's health and look for issues that may be impacting your dog's fertility. Problems impacting fertility could include a wide variety of issues, including hormonal imbalances, physical abnormalities, or reproductive tumors or infections.
Summary: Make sure the dog is old enough to reproduce. Track your dog's reproductive cycle to spot problems. Make sure your dog can physically copulate. Assess behavioral factors. Have your dog looked at by a veterinarian.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Everyone will think you're just writing down what the teacher is saying when really you're writing in your diary. Choose a very plain notebook or composition book so it's not noticeable among your other books. If you have a set of matching notebooks, use a similar one for your diary. For example, if all your notebooks are cat-themed, don't make your diary a neon striped notebook. Go with another cat-themed one. You can even fill the first couple pages with fake notes so if someone opens it, they'll think it's just your science notebook, for instance. Pick the dullest, most uninteresting book you have that also has a removable cover. Remove the cover and wrap it around your diary. Make sure your diary is the same size of the original book so that the cover fits perfectly and doesn't look misplaced. Good options for boring covers are old textbooks or classic novels that most of your classmates wouldn't want to read. Pick a book that's realistic for you to be carrying around if you're taking it to school. For instance, your dad's book on how to fix plumbing problems might be super dull, but your friends will probably ask why you have it, drawing unwanted attention to your diary. Trick nosy friends by creating a pretend diary. Keep it somewhere that they can see it, like on your desk, so they think they've found the real deal and won't look for your actual diary. Design your fake diary to look as realistic as possible. You can even write "My Diary" on the front. Write a few pretend entries in your fake diary so it's convincing if they open it up. Of course, don't include any real secrets though!
Summary: Keep your diary in a notebook to blend in with your school supplies. Disguise your diary with a boring book cover so no one wants to read it. Make a fake diary if you want your friends to stop trying to find yours.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Snakebite occurs most frequently during the warm spring and summer months. During warmer months, a snake will have more venom in its glands. This means that the snakebite will be more severe. Snakes often live near water and in locations where there are plenty of places to hide. This is why snakebite occurs more frequently in these areas. Stick to walking your dog on open, well-defined paths and stay away from high grass and rocks where snakes can hide. Don't let your dog sniff any dead snakes, as the fangs can still be venomous. Remove undergrowth and mow down tall grass. This provides snakes with fewer locations to hide. Check your property for any toys or tools in overgrown areas, as these can also provide good hiding places for snakes. Avoid leaving out any food or bird seed, as this can attract rodents and therefore snakes. The Australian Government provides a free service that will remove snakes for you, due to both the dangerous nature of the task and to protect the snakes. If you need to get a snake on your property removed, call this service on (08) 9474 9055. Antivenom costs a lot to produce, which means that getting your dog treated for snakebite can be costly. Snakebite treatment for dogs is usually effective if done so promptly, and having pet insurance will help to reduce the financial stress during these times.
Summary:
Keep your dog on a leash during the months between October and April. Avoid walking your dog in bushland, on dunes, or near water. Repel snakes from your property by clearing overgrown vegetation. Contact the Department of Parks and Wildlife Snake Removal Service if needed. Get pet insurance to help cover the cost of a future snakebite.