It may take years to help an abused dog overcome its past and become a family-friendly pet. Sometimes, the dog never fully recovers. While you may be hoping for a miracle, be prepared to invest a lot of time in training the dog. Expect it to take at least a year for your dog to become a family pet. Set lower expectations so that you aren't disappointed. Your dog is struggling to overcome its past, so consider each improvement a milestone. It may seem like your dog is not making any progress, but try to remember where its been. If you feel yourself getting upset, take a break. It's better to walk away from the situation than to risk showing your frustration to the dog, who may experience a setback. Older dogs who have experienced a loving environment in the past may overcome abuse more easily than dogs who've experienced abuse since birth. You will likely need to spend more time working with a dog abused as a puppy, and it may never fully recover. Don't give up on your pup, and continue to treat it kindly. Keep your expectations in check. Your dog may never fully recover from its past, but it can still be a great pet. It is okay if your dog prefers certain family members over others or if the dog hides from guests. Try to accommodate your dog's needs. Do not force the dog to play or socialize with people that it is fearful of. Helping the dog overcome its past may be hard, but giving a dog a new lease on life can be a meaningful experience. If you are struggling to continue with training, take a few moments to think about what made you start. Even play can be difficult for your dog, especially since it may not have learned how to play as a young dog. It's likely fearful and so consumed with avoiding further trauma that it doesn't even think of play as an option. Give it time and it may warm up to the idea of having play time.

Summary: Keep your expectations in check. Be patient with your pup. Realize that dogs abused as puppies will struggle to trust. Remind yourself why you're training the dog. Accept that the dog may not want to play.

This is the most common way to lock a screen on Android phones and tablets. You will be prompted to enter additional data to access the home screen. Once the information is verified, you will see the home screen.

Summary: Press the power button. Press the power button again to unlock the screen. Enter your PIN, password, or pattern.

Many butchers don't sell pre-cut lamb steaks. However, your butcher will be happy to cut them for you from a whole leg of lamb. One leg of lamb will typically yield six steaks, each large enough for one serving size. Ask for steaks cut about 2/3-inch thick. This allows for a quick cooking time and tender results. If your butcher doesn't have a leg of lamb, this method can also be used to cook lamb chops. Peel and chop the garlic into fine pieces. Mix the garlic, rosemary, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow baking dish or another nonreactive dish. This marinade will penetrate the steaks for a tender result. If you're in the mood for a different flavor combination, try one of these: Yogurt mint marinade: mix 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped mint, and salt and pepper to taste. Tandoori-spiced marinade: mix 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin,1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt. Barbecue marinade: Mix 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup malt vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons tomato sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mustard marinade: Mix 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Make sure the steaks get completely coated with the mixture on all sides. Add extra olive oil if necessary. When you're finished, cover the dish with plastic wrap. You can start the recipe in the morning and refrigerate during the day, or do it the night before and let the steaks marinate overnight. Turn the steaks halfway through to make sure both sides get completely marinated.

Summary: Ask your butcher to cut lamb steaks from a leg of lamb. Mix your marinade. Lay the steaks in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least eight hours.

If you're asking someone to open up to you, then you need to be upfront with them as well. If you're looking for honesty, you need to show you're capable of reciprocating. People are more likely to be direct with you if you're direct with them. Start with a sentence like, "I want you to know that I feel____________about you/our relationship. I'm hoping you'll be just as honest and share your feelings about me." Explain that you're simply trying to gain some insight and clarity in your relationship, and that you respect their feelings no matter what. It's important for your partner to know that they can open up to you, without an abrasive reaction. Try saying something like, "I want you to know that I will completely honor and respect your answer, even if it's not the one I want to hear." There's a chance you and your partner may be on two different wavelengths in terms of your relationship. Their answer may sting a little. Take some time to decide how you want to proceed in the relationship, knowing exactly how your partner feels about you.
Summary: Express your feelings first. Ask in a tactful, non-threatening way. Be prepared for the consequences.