In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you plan to get a puppy, ask yourself and your family some questions. Are you all ready to make a commitment? Puppies are a lot of work to train properly. There is housetraining, giving them exercise, teaching them manners, and how to get along with other animals and humans. During the first six months of a puppy's life it needs constant attention to make it into a great adult dog that is a joy to be around. Do you have enough time on your hands for a dog? Will someone be home most of the day during these first six months to take the puppy out for potty and play breaks every couple of hours? If not, rethink bringing a puppy into your home. Remember, taking care of a young puppy is a full-time job. Consider adopting an older dog instead of a puppy if you don't have enough time to commit to a puppy. Older dogs, while taking some time to incorporate into the family, do not take the 24 hour care that a new puppy does. It cannot be stressed enough how important regular daily exercise is to a young puppy. It's the best way to keep your dog calm and it allows you to bond with your dog at the same time. You don't want a puppy bounding all around the house because it doesn't get enough exercise. While there aren't any hard and fast rules as to amount of exercise here are some guidelines: Puppies younger than two months of age can get their exercise running around the house. From two to three months of age they should have 4-5 short play sessions or walks (around 10 minutes) outside a day. From three to four months this can be increased to 15 minutes. From four to six months they can have 20 minutes of exercise three times a day. After six months the time can gradually be increased. This is all "structured" play time with family membersthey will fill in the rest of their time with play with toys, etc. There are many ways you can give your dog the exercise that it needs. You can play ball with it in your backyard or at a dog park. If you like to go for morning runs, your adult dog (older than 18 months) can come with you. Keep in mind that running or jogging for sustained time (longer than 20 minutes) is too much for dogs under 18 months, as their joints and bones are still forming. Walking two or three (or more) times a day is a better option for young (and elderly) dogs. Depending on your puppy's breed, size, and age, the amount of exercise needed will vary. Lack of exercise could lead to aggression later on in the dog's life when it takes its frustration out in negative ways. A bored dog can be a destructive dog and pick up bad habits right away. You should strive to form a strong bond of love and affection between you and your dog. Your bond will strengthen the relationship and it will help your puppy or dog be happier and balanced. Give your dog as much affection and love as you want! The love you give your dog, and the love you receive in return, is the best part of having a dog. Give your dog affection and love consistently, but do not reward it with praise or affection if it does something that it is not supposed to do. Instead, give it lavishly when it performs a desired behavior. Even a small step in the right direction deserves praise. A little food reward immediately after the desired behavior will also work wonders in reinforcing good behavior and a strong bond. Dogs are great to have and they love and deserve a calm, assertive human to play with. Remember, your dog won't be a puppy forever, so while it is make the most of it! Get your family involved. They are part of the "pack" in your puppy's mind. Make sure that all members of the family play with the puppy. You could even have a set time every day when the whole family plays with the pup.
Summary: Decide whether you have the time to raise a well-balanced puppy. Remember that exercise is key. Bond with your puppy. Have fun with your puppy!

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: There are a number of free burning utilities available online. You need one that can create ISO files. If you received your Windows 7 as a downloadable ISO file from Microsoft, you can skip to the next section. Open your new burning program. Look for an option such as "Copy to Image" or "Create Image." If prompted, select your DVD drive as the source. Choose an easy to remember name and location for the file. The ISO you make will be equal in size to the disc you are copying. This means it can take up several gigabytes of space on your hard drive. Be sure you have enough storage available. Creating the ISO can take a long time, depending on the speed of your computer and DVD drive.
Summary: Install a free burning program. Insert your Windows 7 DVD. Save your ISO file.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your dog thinks of your home as her territory, and may feel threatened and defensive if a new animal is suddenly brought in. It can be helpful to begin outside, with the cat in a pen and your dog on a leash. Start at a distance and gradually approach the pen with your dog. When you get close enough that she notices the cat, stop. Let your dog look at the cat for a few seconds, then say your dog's name. When she looks at you, click and treat. Repeat this processlet her look at the cat, say her name, and reward her when she looks at you. The idea is for her to associate remaining calm at the sight of the cat with being rewarded. If your dog is too distracted by the sight of the cat to focus, move away from the cat until your dog will reliably look at you every time you say her name. Gradually move closer to the pen, continuing this process as you go. Make sure you give your dog plenty of treats; it's important that you make good behavior more rewarding than bad behavior. Keep practicing until your dog can do this while standing right next to the cat's pen. Be patient. The amount of time you will need to spend on this will vary depending on your dog. This is a good option if you are unable to have them meet in a neutral area, or if your cat is distressed by being in a pen outside. Get the cat set up in a designated room of the house that the dog does not have access to. Put his bed, water and food bowls, scratching post, liter box, and toys in this room. The idea is to create a space that feels safe to him. Give him at least a couple days to acclimate before you begin introducing the dog. Put your dog on a leash and fill your pockets with her favorite treats, as well as a couple treats for your cat. The door to the cat's room should be open, but blocked by a baby gate. For the first couple days, just practice walking past the door with your dog. Click and treat for a calm demeanor, and throw your cat a treat as well to help it associate the dog's presence with good things happening. Practice basic obedience with your dog in proximity to the cat. You want your dog to become used to keeping her focus on you even in the cat's presence, and your cat to see your dog as non-threatening. If your dog is too distracted to focus on you, move further away from the cat until you have her attention. Move gradually closer as she gets used to this activity. Only use this option if your dog is crate-trainedif she does not have positive associations with being crated, she will probably become too worked up to learn effectively. Have your dog go into her crate and shut the door. Bring the cat into the room. Your dog may start whining, yipping, pawing at the door, or even growling. Let her react in whatever way is natural to her. Again, let the cat set the pace of this interaction. If he does not want to approach the crate, do not force him. Click and treat for moments of silence or calmness from your dog. Let them do what they want for 10 or 15 minutes, and then separate them. Continue these training sessions until your dog remains calm in the cat's presence. At this point, proceed following the steps described above.
Summary:
Start in a neutral outdoor area. Make the introduction in your home, using a baby gate to keep the two in separate rooms. Use a crate to keep the two separate during their introduction.