INPUT ARTICLE: Article: For example, pick a location like your bed, so that if the ferret falls, it won't land on the floor and get hurt. You could also sit in a chair or on a sofa. Until your ferret is comfortable sitting on your shoulder, never walk over a hard surface with the animal perched on top of you. Also firmly say the word "steady." Over time, the ferret will come to associate this verbal command with staying in place on your shoulders. Pet the animal and give it a few scratches under its chin so it associates perching on your shoulder with positive reinforcement. While the ferret perches, speak to it in a kind, encouraging tone. With a few repetitions, your ferret will figure out that it's rewarded if it stays on your shoulder and chastised if it tries to jump down. Since it will take the ferret some time to learn the trick, let it dismount after about 10 seconds. Even if the ferret does jump down, never strike the animal or shout at it out of anger. As before, place a treat on your shoulder, lift the ferret up, and command it: "steady." Once it's comfortable with staying in place for 10 seconds, move on to 20 seconds, then 30 seconds, then 1 minute. With enough repetitions (and enough rewards), your ferret will learn to sit on your shoulder for as long as you'd like it to. At this point, you can freely walk around your home with the ferret on your shoulder.

SUMMARY: Train the ferret over a soft surface. Place the ferret on your shoulders and give it a treat. Say "no" in a sharp voice if the ferret tries to jump off. Train the ferret to sit on your shoulder for longer periods of time.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you receive any emails, social media messages, handwritten notes, or gifts, keep them. Your first instinct may be to destroy anything related to the stalker who is making you uncomfortable, but it is best to keep the evidence in case you need to build a case against him. Print any electronic correspondence. Be sure that details such as date and time print as well. Keeping the items doesn't mean that you have to look at them. Place them in a box and keep it in a high shelf in your closet or basement. You can download call recording programs for your smartphone or put the call on speakerphone and use an old-fashioned tape recorder. Be sure to save voicemails with threatening or violent content so that you can report them to the authorities. If you live in a two-party consent state, then you should not do this. You can search "Is (your state) a two party consent state?" online to find out if you live in a two party consent state. Unfortunately, one of the best strategies for dealing with a stalker is being a bit paranoid and not letting down your guard. If you are a little bit paranoid, you are more likely to pick up on subtle signs of inappropriate contact or escalating behaviors. If you ever need to make a case for a restraining order or file a police report, it will be much easier to do if you have detailed, specific records of stalking activity that made you uncomfortable. Be sure to include dates and time. The journal could also be used to determine habitual behavior and possibly catch or avoid your stalker. Stalkers can get violent very quickly. If you start to see signs or even have a general feeling that things are about to escalate, notify the authorities and ask for help. A few potential signs of escalation are: Increased frequency of contact or attempted contact Increased severity of threats Increased display of emotion or stronger words Physically closer encounters Increased contact with other friends or relatives
Summary: Keep anything in writing. Record phone calls or voicemails. Be observant all the time. Write notes in a journal. Watch for any changes in behavior or escalation.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your blanket may have an outer layer to protect the inner weighted material. It will be kept closed by a zipper or series of snaps. Undo these and carefully peel the outer layer from the blanket. Use a gentle or delicate cycle with cold water. Use a small amount of liquid detergent. This usually goes into the central slot of the detergent dispenser on a front loader. Avoid bleach or whitening agents. Depending on its size or thickness, the cover may need to be washed by itself. Alternatively, you can wash it with a few towels to keep the washer balanced. If this is a first wash or the cover has bright colours that run, wash the cover separately in a cold, gentle machine wash with 1 cup of salt to set the colours. Set your dryer to low heat or air fluff. To avoid crumpling, remove the layer from the dryer before it has finished drying and hang it out to complete the drying process.

SUMMARY:
Remove the outer layer. Put the layer in the washing machine. Tumble dry this layer on low heat.