Article: .  Your new Shih Tzu will be a curious little canine with no sense of boundaries, so you’ll have to make sure your home is an appropriate and safe place for such a playful and inquisitive new inhabitant.  Place all shoes and chewable items out of reach, install locks on cabinets containing harmful household chemicals, and bundle up and remove any exposed cords which could look like tempting chew toys.  Also, ask that everyone in the house keep closet and outer doors closed when your new dog arrives so that it can’t get into any mischief or accidentally escape your home. You might know to keep bags of dog kibble tucked into locked cabinets or bins, but don’t forget that dogs—and especially puppies—are attracted to people foods as well!  Don’t leave half-eaten bags of chips or candy out, and make sure that all kitchen items are stored out of reach from your canine companion.  Dried fruit, chocolate, and allium vegetables like onions and garlic are particularly harmful to dogs, so be especially careful with these items. Your new puppy needs a crate for many reasons.  First of all, it will present them with a warm, safe “den” which they can retreat to when feeling tired, overwhelmed, or anxious.  Secondly, it will help you to potty-train a breed known for being somewhat difficult when it comes to housebreaking.  Make the crate an appealing place before your puppy’s arrival by installing a comfortable bed, chew toys, and a few treats inside.  You should select a well-ventilated crate big enough to allow your dog to stand up, turn around, and lay down when it reaches full adult size.  For an average Shih Tzu, expect an adult height of eight to eleven inches to the shoulder and weight of 9-16 pounds.  Never leave a puppy younger than six months old in the crate for more than three to four hours at a time, and don’t ever use the crate as punishment.  If you do, the puppy will associate the crate with negative emotions and will no longer perceive it as a restful, secure space. You should have food and water available to your new puppy the minute it enters the home, so make sure you purchase a set of dog bowls ahead of time.  While you can find any number of ceramic or stoneware bowls on the market, stainless steel is your best option.  It's dishwasher-safe, durable, and untainted with any lead-based paints or glazes. When you first bring your puppy home, you might want to feed it the food its shelter or breeder was feeding in order to ease the transition. Shih Tzu puppies can go through particularly rough teething periods, so you’ll want to make this temporary phase as painless and damage-free as possible.  Provide plenty of hard rubber toys so that your dog won’t take its teething frustration out on furniture and household items, and purchase special freezable toys in order to alleviate the pain of swollen gums. Avoid chewables like rawhide and bones, as these can splinter and be swallowed by your hapless pup. Even at full size, your Shih Tzu won’t be powerful enough to break away from an average leash, but you should still make sure that your walking supplies are sturdy and safe.  Measure your puppy’s neck and get a collar which can be adjusted as the dog grows. Avoid choke-chains and collars with rings or other details which could snag on your puppy’s teeth and present a choking hazard. Whether you’re adopting from a shelter or purchasing from a breeder or pet store, you should obtain the proper records verifying your dog’s health, history, and any other relevant documentation like spay/neuter certification.  You should also ask a shelter or store employee for any behavioral issues or history of abuse which could impact how you bring the animal into your home. For example, if you find out from the shelter that your puppy had a bad experience in an abusive or otherwise volatile foster home, you should take special pains to make your puppy’s transition peaceful and low-key.  Keep music and household traffic to a minimum, and make sure your puppy’s crate sits in a dark room removed from outside disruptions and noise.
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Puppy-proof your home Purchase a crate and bedding. Buy stainless steel food and water dishes. Stock your home with chew toys. Make sure you have an appropriately sized collar and leash. Contact your breeder or shelter about your new puppy’s background.
Article: Many colleges offer jobs to students, including jobs at the student bookstore and cafeteria, tutoring jobs, and office work. Visit your school's website, and go to the careers section.  There should be a section for student employment. Here are some other types of jobs you might find at your college:  Working as a food server in the dining hall. Helping out with building and campus maintenance. Working as a receptionist in a residence hall or office, or a tour guide in the admissions office. Helping with research or working as a lab assistant. You can keep packaged snacks, such as chips, granola bars, bottled water, and soda inside your locker. The next time someone mentions that they forgot to pack a snack and how hungry they are, offer to sell them a snack out of your locker. Word will get around, and you may soon find classmates waiting outside your locker for snacks. Try to keep your prices lower than the cafeteria, but don't keep them too low or you won't be making any money.  Consider buying the food when it is on sale, or in bulk; the prices will be cheaper and you will make some profit. Try to sell stuff that your classmates won't be able to buy in the cafeteria. Keep in mind, however, that this might get you in trouble with the school. This will allow you to set your own hours, location, and wage.  Print off a few fliers and post them around your school. If your school has a message board, be sure to post a flier there as well. You can also print and sell class notes and study material, but make sure that the notes are very good and clear. By getting good grades, you may be able to get some money from your school. Some scholarships and grants can only be applied towards tuition, but some will arrive to you in the form of a check; you can do whatever you want with that money. Not all internships are paid, but they will give you valuable experience that you can use when applying for jobs after graduating from college. Most internships will also count towards school credit and can be used in the place of some classes.
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Try applying for a job at your college. Sell non-perishable food to other students. Offer private, peer tutoring. Try to get a scholarship or grant. Consider getting an internship.