Chances are, your abused dog has been yelled at in the past. Berating it or shouting commands will only make the dog more resistant to training, derailing your efforts. No matter what, keep your voice calm and steady. Yelling at an aggressive dog that has been abused may cause it to be more aggressive, as the dog thinks it's fighting for its survival. Before you start teaching it obedience tasks or harder skills, you need to show your dog that it can be successful. Plan training sessions that make it easy for the dog to accomplish the task at hand. Then provide the dog with treats and praise. Keep sessions under 5 minutes at a time. Reduce distractions in the room. If the dog gets bored or if its attention wanders, stop and try again another time. When offering praise, remember not to shout or yell at the dog, even if it's positive words. Avoid putting your dog into situations where you know it will fail. You can set your dog up for success by giving it a task you already know it can do, then rewarding it. For example, if your dog knows how to sit, start there. You could also ask your dog to bring you its favorite toy if it has one or to bring its leash if it likes to go on walks. When it does the task, give loads of praise and a treat. Never under any circumstances punish a dog that has been abused. Instead, you should give it treats, love, and toys in exchange for successful behavior. Don't yell at the dog. Never hit the dog. Don't withhold affection or praise. Don't give time outs. . Start with basic commands to sit, stay, lay down, and heel. Stand in front of your dog and make eye contact. When it is looking at you, hold a treat out over its nose. Say, "Rover, sit." When the dog obeys the command, give it the treat. Start with 5 minute training sessions. If your dog does well, increase this to 10-15 minutes. If your dog already knows some of the basic commands, give it lots of praise and rewards to show it that you are happy.
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One-sentence summary -- Use a calm voice when training your dog. Set your dog up for success in its training or play exercises. Use rewards rather than punishment. Teach obedience skills

Breastfed children are less likely to develop ear infections. Try to breastfeed for the first six months at least, but breastfeeding for a full year is better if you are able to manage it. Your breast milk provides your child with antibodies that help fight off ear infections. When children lay down to drink a bottle, they are more likely to develop an ear infection. When the child is on their back, fluid can flow into their ears, which can cause an infection. Make sure your child is at a 45-degree angle when drinking from a bottle. Those prone to allergies are more likely to develop ear infections, both children and adults. If you can work on controlling allergies, you can help reduce the likelihood that you or your child will develop an ear infection. You can take antihistamines to help reduce your allergies, as well as trying to avoid spending long periods outdoors when allergy counts are high. Stay hydrated to thin mucus and consider using a steam treatment or humidifier to help loosen mucus. If your allergies are severe, talk to your doctor about other treatments. You and your child should avoid cigarette smoke for many health-related reasons, but one in particular is that exposure to cigarette smoke can increase your chances of developing ear infections. Try to avoid all cigarette smoke, including secondhand smoke. Bad air quality can have similar effects as cigarette smoke, increasing the risk for ear infections.
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One-sentence summary -- Breastfeed your baby for a year. Feed your child sitting up. Work on allergies. Skip the cigarette smoke.

Click the icon that resembles a fountain pen or press "P" to select the Pen tool. The pen tool is excellent for making very precise, editable selections. It's a more advanced tool that will take some practice to use well, but worth getting familiar with. Use the following steps to use the Pen tool: Select the fill, stroke and color options at the top of the screen. The Pen tool allows you to freehand draw your own shapes. It uses the same options at the top of the screen as the Shape tools. Click anywhere with the Pen tool. This places an anchor point on the screen. Click a different spot in the image. Notice this created a straight line between the two anchor points. Click a different location and drag the mouse. This time you will notice it creates a curved line in the opposite direction you dragged the mouse. You will also notice two lines extending from the anchor points. These are called Bezier Curve Handles. Click spot in the image. Notice this creates another line that continues the curve of your previous line. Click the starting anchor point you made. This closes the path and finishes your shape. Try making shapes just using the Pen tool. Don't worry if they aren't perfect. You can adjust the lines and curves afterward. Click the icon that resembles a white mouse cursor in the toolbar to the right or press "A" to select the Direct Select tool. The Direct Select tool allows you to edit the shapes you make using the Pen tool. Use the following steps to edit your shape using the Direct Select tool. Click the edge around the shape you just made to select it. Click and drag a bezier curve. Notice how this adjusts the curve of the line. Click and drag an anchor point. This allows you to move adjust the shape by moving the the anchor points.
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One-sentence summary -- Use the Pen Tool. Use the Direct Select tool.

People with a cold or the flu can have similar symptoms, such as a runny nose, a sore throat, or a cough. However, you're more likely to be achy and run a fever with the flu, and you're also more likely to have chest discomfort and a headache. Sometimes you may also feel nausea or disorientation. If you've only had your symptoms for a day or two, then Tamiflu, an antiviral drug, can help you get better faster, as well as prevent you from getting the flu if people around you are sick. Since the flu is a virus, it isn't strictly necessary for you to go to the doctor immediately, as the virus will usually run its course without extra help. Nonetheless, if you want to get over the virus more quickly, Tamiflu can reduce the time you're sick as well the severity of the sickness. If someone in your house has the flu but you don't, you may still get prescribed Tamiflu to avoid getting the virus. Go to the doctor if you have shortness of breath or chest pains or if you can't keep fluids down due to vomiting. Your doctor can help you decide on the best over-the-counter drug options to treat the symptoms. You can also ask your pharmacist for help. If you have complications such as a continuous high fever over 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit or chest pains, talk to your doctor. The flu should only last about 5 to 7 days, so check with your doctor if your symptoms linger. Complications from the flu can include strep throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, and other infections. Seek treatment if you suspect you have one of these complications since they'll require an antibiotic.
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Check your symptoms. Go to the doctor for Tamiflu. Ask for drug recommendations. Go to your doctor if symptoms worsen.