INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Shih Tzu may be small dogs, but they still need a place to stretch their legs and play. This breed loves to play, so buy (or make) some toys, and make sure to go to the dog park as often as you can. Despite their sometimes delicate appearance, Shih Tzus are sturdy dogs and they don't mind getting a little dirty every now and then. Remember that dogs who nip and go crazy inside the house may need more exercising outside! Exercise not only helps a dog's body but it can also help their mind. Keep in mind that some Shih Tzu have allergies or stomach sensitivities. If you try a brand of dog food that doesn't seem to agree with your dog, try changing it. If you continue having problems, check with your vet for a recommendation of a good 'breed specific' brand of food. As with any pet, your goal should be for your Shih Tzu to be happy and healthy and your veterinarian is the best person to help you achieve that goal. You need to make sure that your dog's health care needs are taken care of on a regular basis. Important veterinary procedures include, but are not limited to, vaccination, control of internal and external parasites, neutering, and microchipping. With this breed, frequent vet visits are even more important because they are prove to a variety of unique health issues. This includes hip dysplasia, Von Willebrand disease, and Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia. Shih Tzu are prone to eye problems like Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), a group of diseases that attack certain breeds of dogs. It is characterized by the bilateral degeneration of the retina, basically progressive vision loss culminating in blindness. Be alert for the dog bumping into things, not spotting where a toy is, or sudden loss of confidence in novel situations. Shih Tzu are also prone to disc problems and back pain. While back problems are genetic in these dogs, as so they can't always be avoided, you should do a few things to limits the possibility of injury. First and foremost, minimize the risk of a slipped disc by not allowing your dog to jump from heights and keep them slim. Also, if your dog seems to be in pain take them to the vet. A veterinarian can assess the health of your dog and manage their pain at the very least. Shih Tzu can have issues with their teeth, including missing or misaligned teeth from birth. Brushing their teeth when you brush yours is a good idea. Just like humans, they can get gingivitis and plaque build up, leading to infections or tooth loss. In the worst cases, they can lose the ability to eat due to mouth infections. Make sure that there is water out for your pup to drink whenever they get thirsty. Take your dog to the bathroom. Like us, dogs need to go to the bathroom to stay healthy. You should also trim your pup's nails every week or two. Every dog needs love. Pet them and praise them on a regular basis. Even if you just let them sit in your lap while you read or watch TV, it shows them that you care.

SUMMARY: Exercise your dog as much as possible. Give your Shih Tzu healthy dog food. Take the Shih Tzu to the vet once a year for basic health care. Look for breed specific health problems. Try to brush your dog's teeth. Remember to take care of your dog's other daily needs. Give your Shih Tzu lots of love!

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Use the USB ports on your computer to connect the external Xbox Wireless Adapter. Press the Xbox button on your controller to power on the controller. The button is on the front of the adapter. The bind button is the circular button on the top of the controller. The LED lights will blink while it's connecting. Once the LED lights on the controller and the adapter go solid, the Xbox One controller is connected. You can connect up to eight controllers using the Xbox Wireless adapter, or four with chat headsets, and two with stereo headsets.

SUMMARY: Plug the wireless adapter into your computer. Power on your Xbox One controller. Press the button on the Xbox Wireless Adapter. Press the bind button on the Xbox One controller.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Lean in slightly toward the person you are talking with. Slouching back and/or crossing your arms sends out a signal that you are bored or perhaps upset by a conversation. When you're talking to someone, or they are talking to you, looking in their eyes shows confidence and that you are fully engaged in talking with them. If someone isn't making eye contact with you, don't jump to conclusions. Cultural differences sometimes deem eye contact inappropriate, or it could be a sign that someone is intimidated by you. Give it time and see if you can figure out the cause. There is a difference between making eye contact and staring at someone. You definitely don't want to watch what someone else is doing if you are not directly having a conversation with that person at that time. It may be intimidating to that person, and is considered rude and sometimes creepy by most people. People feel much more at ease around someone who smiles. We don't mean plaster a fake smile on your face at all times, but during a conversation, it helps to smile occasionally especially if someone said something interesting or funny.

SUMMARY: Sit and stand up straight. Make eye contact. Avoid staring. Smile.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Start the seeds roughly four weeks before the date of your last expected frost. Since chickpea seeds are somewhat fragile, you should sow them indoors instead of planting them in the cold ground. If you do intend to plant chickpea seeds outdoors, wait one to two weeks before your last expected frost and cover the area at night with a light mulch or old sheets to help insulate the seeds. Chickpeas have a long growing season and may take 90 to 100 days until they are ready to harvest. Because of this, you will need to plant them as early as possible. Chickpea seedlings do not transplant well, so you should use paper or peat seedling pots that can be planted directly into the ground instead of using plastic or ceramic containers. Seedling pots can be purchased online and at most gardening centers. Fill the seedling pots with a little potting soil, then plant one seed in each pot, positioning it 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) deep. Planting one seed per pot is recommended, but you can plant up to two. When the seedlings sprout, though, you will need to thin them down to one per pot. If you do need to thin out the seedlings, cut the weaker seedling away at soil level using sharp scissors. Do not dig it out since doing so could disturb the roots. Sprouting usually takes about two weeks. Water the soil gently every day. If it gets hot, water them twice a day. Place the seedling pots near a window that receives plenty of direct sunlight and keep the surface of the soil evenly moist until the seedlings sprout. Do not soak the seed before sowing it. You should also avoid heavy waterings after sowing the seeds since they can cause the seeds to crack. The surface of the soil should be slightly moist, but do not drench the soil beyond that.

SUMMARY:
Sow the seeds indoors, putting them a quarter of an inch into the soil. Use biodegradable pots. Plant one to two seeds per pot. Provide the seeds with sun and water.