The best way to be more comfortable and better at kissing is to practice first. It seems like obvious advice but it really does help. You can practice on your hand, with another object, or with another person. Keep in mind, you might not want to kiss another person because if you are already attached to girl you want to kiss or kiss her really soon after and she finds out, she might be upset. The girl doesn't want to taste garlic or other icky flavors after the kiss, as this can be a major turn off. Before the date or when you see her, brush your teeth and tongue and use mouth wash! To maintain good breath try drinking water on the date instead of soft drinks. You can also suck on a mint or chew minty gum for a few minutes midway through the date. If you are at a restaurant, bring along your favorite breath freshener. Excuse yourself after dinner and go to the bathroom. Freshen your breath and then, to make sure your breath smells good, hold your hand up to your face, breathe, and smell. This can help set the mood. Tell her that what she is wearing looks pretty; she will appreciate it! If she playfully punches you a lot or teases you in a friendly manner, then she wants you to touch her. Stay in safe territory like quickly grabbing her hand when you want to go show her something; she will appreciate not having to do the whole awkward looking at each other and blushing thing. If you are brave you could put your arm around her waist when you two are laughing and say something playful like "You're so cute!" Offer to give her a piggyback ride, or tickle her a little if she likes it. Don't do this constantly, and when you do it, do it respectfully. Don't grab her breasts or butt. Flirting will make her more open to kissing you. Think of kissing as reaching the top of a mountain. You have to hike a little to get to the top. Getting good timing will make it a lot easier. A good time for a kiss is at the end of a date, when you're generally saying goodbye, when you're out for a walk, or after you've just finished watching a movie. You'll notice that all of these times are pretty private and should pretty much just be the two of you. This is important! You should choose a private time for a first kiss. The kiss should stay private too. Don't kiss and tell. This is rude. It seems weird because we're only used to seeing the super charming people in movies kissing, but asking a girl if you can kiss her is a great way to show her that you respect her and care about her feelings. She'll appreciate it! You can say something like: "I really want to kiss you right now. Is that okay?" or "Do you want me to kiss you now?"
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One-sentence summary -- Practice! Make sure you have good breath! Flirt a little! Time it right. Ask!

as needed. If your dog has short hair, give your dog a bath once every three months. If your dog has long hair, you may need to bathe him/her more often. To wash your dog, wet all of your dog's fur with a spray hose or a pitcher, but do not wet the areas around his/her eyes, ears, and nose. Then, massage some shampoo into your dog's fur. After you have worked the shampoo into a lather, rinse out all of the shampoo. The water should run clear and without suds. Then, dry him/her off with a towel. Don't use human shampoo on your dog, because some ingredients in human products can be irritating to dogs. Use a special dog shampoo when you wash your dog. Offer your dog plenty of praise and a treat after baths to help him/her develop positive feelings about bath time. If your dog has short hair, you may only need to brush him/her once a week. If your dog has long hair, you will need to brush him/her every day in order to avoid tangled and matted fur. Use a wide comb to help remove tangles before moving on to a brush. Make sure that you offer your dog lots of praise while you brush him/her and give him/her a treat when you are finished so that he/she will be willing to let you brush him/her on a regular basis. To clip your dog's nails, you will need to get a special nail clipper for dogs. You can purchase dog nail clippers in a pet store. You may also need to get your dog used to you handling his nails before you try to clip them. If your dog is wary of you touching his/her feet and nails, help him/her get used to it by petting his/her feet and touching his/her toes. Give him/her praise and a treat when he/she lets you touch his/her toes. After he/she becomes more comfortable with you touching his/her feet, you can try to clip his/her nails. Make sure that you do not cut too far down or you may hit the quick of his/her nail. This area is very sensitive and may cause bleeding. If you are concerned about hurting your dog while trimming his/her nails, ask your vet to show you how or have a professional groomer trim your dog's nails for you. Brushing your dog's teeth can help to prevent problems with tooth decay and gum disease as your dog ages. If your dog has bad breath, it may indicate that there is excess bacteria causing a problem. Take your dog to have his/her teeth cleaned by a veterinarian and then follow your veterinarian's instructions for cleaning his/her teeth. You can use a child's toothbrush, a gauze pad, or even a bit of nylon stretched over your finger to clean your dog's teeth. Make sure that you use a special dog toothpaste or mix some baking soda with a bit of water to form a paste. Grooming time is a good time to check your dog for fleas, ticks, and other potential health problems. Make sure that you inspect your dog's skin for any unusual growths, wounds, or tender areas. You should also check your dog's ears for excessive wax buildup and foul odors. If you find anything that seems abnormal, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash your dog Brush your dog. Clip your dog's nails. Brush your dog's teeth. Inspect your dog for problems during grooming times.

Your sister or brother might tease you or do annoying things. If you get in a fight, you might get into trouble with your parents. Chances are, your sibling is trying to get your attention or they are bored. If you ignore the behavior, they will probably stop and go onto a different activity. This keeps you from fighting and keeps you out of trouble with your parents. Sometimes, you might be treated unfairly by your parents, and your sibling might get better treatment. They might get to stay up later or they might get to watch a movie that you don't get to watch. Instead of getting mad and getting into a fight, show your maturity by accepting that you don't always get what you want and that you can handle it. This will keep you out of fights with your parents. If your sibling is really testing you or getting into your stuff too much, talk calmly with your parents. Explain to them that you're trying to be patient with your sibling but you also need your own space and privacy. Your parents will value your maturity. Oftentimes, your sibling may be annoying you to get your attention. Find a time when you can do something together, like going for a walk or seeing a movie together.
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Ignore your siblings' behavior. Be the mature one. Talk with your parents about your sibling's behavior. Hang out with your sibling sometimes.