Article: Dominating the puppy in order to make him behave is regarded as old-fashioned now. The observations of wolf packs which lead to the theory of dominance hierarchy were made on wolves kept in a zoo under artificial and stressful conditions. The conditions forced the wolves to behave in an aggressive, challenging way to one another, but wolves in the wild do not behave this way. Wolves in the wild live as family units and cooperate with each other. Try to think of yourself as a more mature member of the family who will guide your puppy (a new member) to be well-behaved and offer gentle correction whenever he steps out of line. Young puppies love to explore and experiment. Puppies will repeat behaviors that give them pleasure, such as playing with a ball. They will not repeat behaviors that get no response or that are unpleasant (such as disturbing a bee and getting stung). Ignore your puppy if he displays bad behavior and give him lots of praise if he displays good behavior. Reward your puppy with treats and praise when he obeys a command or does something good, like going potty outside. Make sure that you set firm rules and apply them in a consistent way. An obedience training course will help you to develop some appropriate strategies for responding to your puppy's behavior. It will also give you an opportunity to bond with your puppy and give him a chance to socialize with some other puppies. Check with your local pet store, groomer, or veterinarian to find out about puppy training classes in your area.
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Understand that dominating your dog will not work. Keep in mind that puppies learn by result. Consider enrolling your puppy in an obedience training course.
Article: Don't show up at someone's doorstep with a suitcase, but call ahead of time. Ask if you can stay with them for a little bit. Give them a deadline when you anticipate moving out. For example, you can say, "Mom, I need to come home. Is that okay? I've only got a few hundred saved. But if I can stay with you for two or three months, I'll be back on my feet." You can't sleep on someone's couch forever, so cut all unnecessary expenses and take on a part-time job if possible. Build up enough money to afford a security deposit on a small apartment. A part-time job might be ideal since it will keep you out of the house. Check Craigslist for part-time gigs such as dog walker, Uber driver, or bartender. People are doing you a huge favor by letting you crash with them for a little while. Make things easy on your host by keeping your space clean, not making noise, and being respectful when your host has guests. Wash dishes or prepare meals without asking. This will relieve your host's stress. Avoid draining your friend's electricity by charging up your computer and phone on their dime. Instead, find a public cafe or recharge while at work. Keep complaints to yourself. Do you think the sheets are scratchy? Consider yourself lucky to have a place to stay. Your friends might have rules that seem weird to you. That's not the point. You need to follow them if you don't want to get kicked out. Ask about anything that seems unclear. Some rules are unspoken. Pay attention to your host's habits. For example, if they only watch TV with the volume down low, do the same. You should prepare your own meals so that your host doesn't feel like they have to wait on you. Ask your friend where the nearest grocery store is and load up on food. Make sure there's enough room in the refrigerator. You can build goodwill by volunteering to buy food or paying other bills. For example, pick up a large pizza on your way home from work and invite your host to share. Someone might need you to leave before you want to. Gather your things and thank them. Then call up other family or friends to find a place to stay. Remember to clean up after yourself. Remove any trash and wash the sheets or vacuum the sofa you slept on. Don't leave anything behind.
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Call them up and ask. Save money fast. Be a model guest. Follow house rules. Buy your own food. Volunteer to cover expenses. Leave when asked.
Article: A good cry often makes you feel better. If you're too embarrassed to cry in front of your loved ones, do it in private. Shut your bedroom door, curl up on your bed, and let the tears flow. Pick one or two close friends to discuss your feelings with. If other friends ask you to bring your ex along to an event, simply say, "We're not together anymore," and leave it at that. Giving everyone a blow-by-blow explanation can make you seem bitter, even if you're not. Meditate on your grief. This will help you to release any feelings of anger, which only makes grief worse. You could also start a journal to write down how you feel. Don't worry about grammar or spelling. Just write. Like meditation, journaling will also help you to release negative feelings. Vigorous exercise releases endorphins, which help to heal emotional pain. Go for a run or a power walk. Sign up for a kickbox cardio class. If you enjoy playing sports, ask your friends to play a game with you. Contact with nature can do wonders to lift your mood. Walk in the park. Help your parents in the garden. Even if you just sit under a tree and watch the local squirrels steal food from the birds, you could do yourself a world of good. Unless your parents were each other's first loves, they had to deal with broken hearts, too. When they see that you're hurting, they'll want to help. Accept their offer. Express your feelings the same way you would with your friends. Talking to other people you trust is a great way to get a different perspective on the relationship. Talking to someone can be especially helpful when the person is older than you. . Grief is a natural state that happens to everyone. Depression, on the other hand, can be deadly. When you're grieving, you acknowledge what still matters. In depression, nothing seems to matter. Seek professional help if: You lose interest in things you used to be passionate about. You close yourself off from your friends. You engage in destructive behavior like self-mutilation. You think about committing suicide.
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Cry it out. Don't broadcast your breakup. Reflect privately on your feelings. Exercise. Get outdoors. Talk to your parents. Recognize the difference between grief and depression