INPUT ARTICLE: Article: If you notice any signs of clingy behavior, for instance, when confronted with stressors, be careful not to accidentally praise the dog as this rewards the fearful behavior. Instead, ignore the shy behavior (so you don't reward it) and praise any "brave" actions by the dog such as taking a step closer or going to investigate. Triggers, specifically, are what we call those things that cause your dog to exhibit shy behavior. Examples of triggers include men, women, people with deep voices, people with beards, vacuum cleaner, bicycle etc. Triggers may not even be humans; they could be hair dryers or slick flooring or pretty much anything. Observe the dog's behavior and, if needed, keep a journal for a few days to figure out specifically what the trigger to shy behavior is. In short, anything has the potential to be a trigger if the dog didn't encounter it during their socialization period an have a good experience with it. Without deliberately stressing the dog, observe at what distance from the feared object the dog starts to become uncomfortable with its presence. This is important because you will use distance from the object to help desensitize the dog to the object. The aim of counter conditioning is for the dog to relearn how to react to an object they fear or are suspicious of. This means teaching them to associate a pleasant experience (typically a treat or praise) when they are calm in the presence of the object. Teach the response you want away from the stressor. A good example would be"Sit" or "Look" for eye contact. Expose the dog to the stressor well within his tolerance, and ask for the trained behavior and reinforce. For instance, if he gets upset when a bearded man is walking on his side of the street, have a friend with a beard stand across the street and ask your dog to sit, then praise him and give him treats. Slowly decrease distance from the dog, advancing when your dog is fully confident in doing the trained behavior. This will become an automatic response after a period of time and you will notice he will voluntarily offer the behavior when he sees the stressor, distracting him and making the stressor into an opportunity for reinforcement instead of a predictor of bad things. Desensitization can go beyond simple exposure to the stressor to include motion and auditory desensitization (see below). Slowly add increasingly more motion to stressors. This adds a new dimension to the dog's ability to tolerate stressors. Next, move the stressor while it is in close proximity to the dog. Combining movement and proximity intensifies desensitization. For instance, if the dog is shy around a specific object, like a newspaper, let him become comfortable with its presence, perhaps by leaving a newspaper by his food bowl. When he is comfortable, you can then begin moving it around on the floor near him with your foot while he eats. Using the newspaper example, you could hide cellophane inside the newspaper, and, as you move it around with your foot, the sound of the cellophane crinkling inside adds noise. This, along with the proximity of the newspaper and you moving it around, can help desensitize the dog to the stressor, minimizing or even eradicating his shyness around the stressor.

SUMMARY: Be sure not to unconsciously reinforce shyness. Find what triggers shy behavior. Assess the dog's tolerance level. Try counter conditioning. Add motion to stressors during desensitization. Add noise to desensitization exercises.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Many calendars offer additional options that you might enjoy. For instance, some calendars offer the option to add cute graphics like birds, smiley faces, or stars. Some desktop calendars offer the option to bind the calendar pages in a leather case. Once you've selected all your preferences, pay for it and decide if you want to print the calendar or have it shipped to you. If you have a high-quality printer, you might want to print it. Most people prefer to have the calendar shipped, even though there is an added cost associated with shipping. Having the calendar shipped to you is probably your best bet, since it reduces the potential frustrations of having to get paper that is correctly sized, running out of ink, or having the printout smudging.

SUMMARY: Add additional graphics or details, if possible. Print or ship your customized calendar.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: When you're finished scrubbing, trade the foam brush back for the spray wand, and take a lap around your car to rinse all of the soap from your car. Again, it's best to work quickly to prevent a soapy film from developing on your car. Make sure that the machine is on the rinse setting. At this point, if a film has developed anywhere on your car, wipe it away with a rag and rinse the area thoroughly. If the wax setting is available at the station, take a final lap around your car with the spray wand in order to apply a fine layer of wax to the body of your vehicle. This will help seal in the clean surface of the body while protecting the paint from dirt and salt. Do not wax the floor mats. If the "Wax" setting is unavailable, skip directly to the next step. At this point, you are finished using the spray wand, so it's time to return it to the place where you found it at the station. If you've opted to wash your floor mats, be sure to dry them thoroughly with a rag or towel before returning them to the interior of the car.

SUMMARY:
Use the spray wand to rinse all of the suds from your car. Wax your car. Return the spray wand. Dry your floor mats.