If your dog becomes anxious during certain situations, like the sound of fireworks or thunder, you could try massaging him to calm his nerves. Starting with your palm lying flat against the top of his head or neck, make light and sweeping motions down to his tail. Continue these sweeping motions until you see your dog start to relax. Finish the massage by lightly resting one hand at the base of his head and the other on his hips (near his sacrum). These locations represent the parts of the spinal cord that control rest and relaxation responses. It may help to talk to your dog in a quiet and soothing voice while you are massaging him. If you have an active dog, it is helpful to get him warmed up before intense exercise. Begin by petting him over his entire body for a few minutes. Next, with your palm still facing down, use the heel of your hand (near your wrist) to briskly rub his large muscles (thighs, hips, neck, shoulders). Do not apply excessive pressure with the heel of your hand. Your dog will likely let you know if you are using too much pressure. After briskly rubbing those muscles, lift them as if you were kneading dough gently grab the muscles and rub them between your thumb and fingers. To warm up his leg muscles, gently squeeze the muscles at the bottom of each leg and work your way up. Finish the massage the way you started itbroad strokes across his entire body. Dogs, just like people, can become sore after vigorous physical activity. Giving your dog a massage after exercise can help him recover a little more quickly. If you notice a particular joint that seems to be sore (e.g., hip joint, shoulder joint), begin to pet in that general area to warm it up. In a rhythmic fashion, gently press down on the muscles around the joint, then release the pressure. This compression improves circulation through the muscles and takes some tension off the tendons around the affected joint. Make sure not press down directly on the affected joint. If you do by accident, your dog will let you know that you've touched a painful area. Finish the massage by petting the affected area again. If your dog is suffering from cancer, you may be able to use massage to help him feel a little better. In human cancer patients, massage can help to reduce anxiety, relieve such symptoms as pain and nausea, and lower blood pressure. It is reasonable to think that dogs with cancer may benefit from massage as well. Talk with your veterinarian first before massaging your dog.
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One-sentence summary -- Reduce your dog's anxiety. Warm up your dog for physical activity. Relieve joint stiffness and soreness. Help your dog feel better if he has cancer.

To make this traditional Nigerian dessert, you will need: One fresh brown coconut 200g of confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 3/4 cups) Use a screwdriver to puncture holes in the eyes of the coconut and drain the coconut water, setting it aside for later. Use a hammer to crack open the coconut, then use a butter knife to pry the meat from the shell. Use a fine grater to grate the coconut meat into long, thin strips. Make sure to grate along the meat, rather than across it. Tip: You can make it easier to remove the coconut meat from the shell by baking the drained coconut in a 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes. Allow the coconut to become cool to the touch before cracking with the hammer. Place the coconut water, grated coconut and confectioners sugar into a saucepan and stir to combine. Add just enough water to cover the coconut mixture, then place a lid on the saucepan and set to a high heat. Once the coconut mixture starts to boil, remove the lid and stir continuously until most of the water evaporates. Reduce to a low heat and continue stirring while the sugar starts to caramelize. As the sugar caramelizes, the coconut mixture will start to stick together and the coconut pieces will turn brown. Once this happens, take the saucepan off the heat and spoon the coconut mixture onto a plate. Be careful not to touch the coconut, as it will be extremely hot! Once the coconut has cooled, you can serve it as a dessert or keep it for a sticky sweet snack.
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One-sentence summary -- Gather your ingredients. Prepare the coconut. Combine the ingredients in the pot and add water. Bring the mixture to the boil. Keep stirring until the coconut pieces start to brown.

Alpacas are not all created equally. A quality alpaca is rarely cheap, but you don't have to buy a million dollar show breeder. Alpaca breeders or farms Online sites and ads Newspaper ads Llama breeders or farms. Often times they will know places where you can get alpacas. A reputable alpaca agent or broker. There are only a couple of true, full-time professionals specializing in this service in the alpaca industry, and they are real advocates for buyers while providing a valuable service to the seller/owners. The best brokers are experienced alpaca farmers that are also well connected to breeders all over the United States. They can help you find the animals with the genes that will get you closer to your goals a whole lot faster than you might otherwise. Working with one will save you a lot of time and money in the long run because they are usually selling other people's animals and want to see you get what's best for you, not just an alpaca off their farm because it's theirs and they want to sell it and make all the money.
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One-sentence summary -- Be ready to spend a little money. Here are some places that you can look:

Take an 11 by 7 inch baking pan (approximately 28 by 18 centimeters). Spray with a non-stick baking spray. Then, pour your brownie batter into the pan using a spatula or spoon. Brownies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (about 178 degrees Celsius). The brownies should bake for about 35 minutes. Check to make sure your brownies are done before removing them from the oven. To do this, stick a toothpick in the center of the brownies. It should come out clean. If there is batter on it, bake the brownies for a few more minutes. After removing them from the oven, set the brownies aside for an hour or so. You want them to cool completely before proceeding. There is no precise size to cut your brownie bites. It depends on personal preference. Use a knife to cut the brownies into bite-sized portions. You can do this by cutting vertical lines through the brownies, followed by horizontal lines. For the cleanest cuts, use a cold knife. You can put a butter knife in the refrigerator for an hour, for example, and then use it to cut the brownies. Set your brownie bits in a refrigerator. You should let them chill for at least an hour. This way, they will be solid enough to dip in your chocolate mixture. As the brownie bits will not be in the fridge for long, it's okay to put them in uncovered. However, you can put aluminum or plastic covering over the brownie bits if you want.
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Prepare your baking pan. Bake your brownies. Allow your brownies to cool. Cut your brownies. Chill your brownie bites.