Many dogs run away because they think they need to get home. If you've moved recently, your dog may not understand that your new home is his new home. Whenever your dog will be spending time in a new place, give him time to explore and become familiar with the smells and sounds. A common reason dogs run off is to find a mate. This is especially true of unneutered male dogs. Having your pet spayed or neutered will help prevent this urge. Spaying and neutering also helps prevent unwanted puppies from becoming strays and crowding shelters. Dogs are social animals. They need stimulation and interaction or they'll become bored. Make sure your dog has plenty of social time with you, other dogs, or other people. If you work long hours, consider hiring a dog walker or pet sitter to engage your dog during the day. Not all dogs will get along with others. Always introduce dogs while they're on a leash to prevent dangerous fighting. Sometimes, dogs run off simply because they want to run. Make sure your dog gets plenty of walks and time outside. This way, he won't need to run away just to get exercise. Different breeds need different amounts of exercise. For example, a pug may only be able to walk briskly for 20 or 30 minutes before needing a break. A husky is bred to run great distances. Find out what's healthy for your particular breed. Exercise can include going for walks, chasing a ball or a frisbee, or running around a dog park with other dogs. Make sure your dog knows that coming back is good behavior. When he comes back, praise him and give him a treat. This reward will teach him that coming back can feel as good as running away. Never scold a dog when he returns to you, even if it took him a long time. This teaches the dog that he'll be punished for coming back. Don't only call him back when the fun is over. For example, if you're at the park, call him back for a moment before letting him continue to play. If you always call him right before going home, he'll learn that coming back means that playtime is over.

Summary: Make sure your dog's environment is familiar. Get your dog spayed or neutered. Give your dog plenty of interaction. Give your dog plenty of exercise. Reward your dog coming back to you.

As in English and other languages, the numbers 1 through 9 in French are unique words that you can only learn by memorizing. Luckily, they aren't too difficult, and there are some tricks you can use to help. Un (uh) is 1. The same word is used for the French masculine article meaning "a," as in "un cafe" (which would mean either "a coffee" or "one coffee"). Deux (duhr) is 2. You can remember this by thinking of the word "double." Trois (twah) is 3. Remember this by thinking how similar this word is to "triple." Quatre (katr) is 4. Remember this by thinking about the word "quarter," which is one-fourth of something. Cinq (sank) is 5. Six (sees) is 6. It looks just like the English word "six," but is pronounced differently. Sept (seht) is 7. Huit (weet) is 8. Neuf (nurf) is 9. To help you remember 11 through 16, think of taking the numbers 1 through 9 and adding a z sound to the end of them. For 17 through 19, you form the number word just as you do for the rest of the numbers by saying the first digit (in the tens spot) and then the second digit (in the ones spot). Dix (dees) is 10. Onze (ohnz) is 11. You can remember this by thinking of the English word "ones." The number 11 is made up of two digits, both of them "ones." Douze (dooz) is 12. Treize (trehz) is 13. Quatorze (kah-torz) is 14. Quinze (kanz) is 15. Seize (sehz) is 16. Dix-sept (dee-seht) is 17. Dix-huit (dees-weet) is 18. Dix-neuf (dees-nurf) is 19. Once you get to 20, number words in French follow the same pattern that is also used in English. The only exception is 21, for which you'll add an et (and) between the words for the digits. Vingt et un (vehnt ay uh) is 21. The literal translation would be "twenty and one." Note that you pronounce the t when it comes before a vowel sound. It is silent if it comes before a consonant. Vingt-deux (vehn duhr) is 22. Vingt-trois (vehn twah) is 23. Vingt-quatre (vehn katr) is 24. Vingt-cinq (vehn sank) is 25. Vingt-six (vehn sees) is 26. Vingt-sept (vehn seht) is 27. Vingt-huit (vehn weet) is 28. Vingt-neuf (vehn nurf) is 29.

Summary: Memorize the numbers 1 to 9. Move on to the numbers 10 through 19. Add the numbers 1 through 9 to vingt (vehn) for numbers 21 through 29.

Choose clothing that covers most of your chest and waist while still giving you access to your breasts. You may want to wear layers of clothing that you can remove or pull up in order to breastfeed. For example, you can wear shirts with straps that are easy to pull down or shirts that have flaps you can lift away in order to breastfeed. Ensure that you can easily manage your clothing or nursing bra one handed since you may need to hold your baby as well. Many nursing tank tops are great for public breastfeeding since you can simply unclip one side at a time. This will give your baby access to a breast while keeping the other breast covered. If you'd like to cover as much of your baby and breasts as possible while you nurse, you may want to wear a nursing cover or receiving blanket. These are usually adjustable cloths that wrap around your shoulders and arms to provide coverage. Keep in mind that these usually work best for small babies since older babies begin to pull them away. If you don't have a cover, you could drape a scarf or baby blanket over your baby and your breasts. Again, these work best for small babies who won't kick them off or pull them away. Choose a place to breastfeed based on your comfort level. Some women prefer to nurse in busy, open spaces (such as benches at the park or at the table of a cafe) while others like quieter spaces (like a children's area at a library or museum). Regardless of where you choose, the place should be safe for you and your baby to focus on breastfeeding. You can look for a universal breastfeeding symbol to find a location that's designated as breastfeeding friendly. You can usually find these in malls, public parks, and at libraries. If you'd like to discreetly feed your baby while you're on the go, learn how to breastfeed your baby while it's in a baby carrier or sling. Follow the manufacturer's instructions that came with the carrier or sling to ensure that your baby is positioned correctly and can easily breathe. If you're concerned about nursing discreetly, practice public nursing in the private space of your home. Use anything you plan to use when nursing in public. Consider nursing in front of a mirror so you can see how exposed you are. Practicing before you head out will also help you decide if your clothing or nursing cover is comfortable. If you use nursing pillows or other types of support at home, try practicing without them. Remember that you won't have these supports outside of the home.
Summary: Wear comfortable clothing. Consider using a nursing cover. Find a safe and clean spot to breastfeed. Breastfeed in a sling or carrier. Practice your setup.