In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Since the adult dog's possessions may be a source of conflict, secure its toys, food bowls, bedding, and other belongings in a cabinet. This way you can prevent the puppy from getting one of its belongings, upsetting the adult dog. Place the baby gate in the doorway between 2 different rooms, like the kitchen and the laundry room. This way, when the dogs re-meet in the home, there will be a barrier to protect the puppy if the adult dog reacts negatively. While you walk the adult dog, have your friend walk the puppy alongside it. This will give the dogs another chance to get used to each other before you go inside the house. If either dog becomes tense, call its name or pull it away. Take the older dog inside the house first and unleash it. Place it on one side of the baby gate, preferably the side that has open access to the house. While on the leash, bring the puppy inside and place it on the other side of the baby gate. If the interaction between the adult dog and the puppy are positive, reward both dogs with a treat and verbal praise. If the adult dog displays threatening behavior, pull it away and say, “No, Rusty!” If the adult dog calms down, give it a treat. If the adult dog does not calm down, lead it to another room to calm it down. If the interactions between the dogs are positive for more than 5 minutes, then it is ok to remove the baby gate. Before you remove the gate, leash the puppy. Once you remove the baby gate, allow the dogs to interact without your intervention. Keep observing them as they interact without the baby gate. Remember to avoid holding the puppy in your arms to “protect” it. If it feels threatened or scared, it will run in between your legs for protection. Unlike older dogs, a puppy's social skills are not as advanced. Puppies tend to push the limit when it comes to playing, which can frustrate or annoy adult dogs. If the adult dog growls or snaps at the puppy, understand that this is its way of communicating its limits to the puppy.  If the puppy backs down after the growl and the adult dog stops the assertive behavior, this is a positive sign. If the adult dog continues with fearful or threatening behavior, intervene. Distract it by saying its name loudly. Intervene immediately if a fight erupts between the dogs. Yell, "Hey," in the air, or use an air horn to distract the dogs from the fight. Once the dogs are distracted, place them in their crates, or place the puppy behind the baby gate. For your safety, avoid breaking up a dog fight with your hands, and remain calm. If you use your hands to separate fighting dogs, you may get bit. Don't burden the adult dog by making it tolerate the puppy all of the time. Once you see the adult dog becoming tired or annoyed of the puppy, give both dogs a break by crating them for 30 minutes or so. Once it is in its crate, give it a treat and toy as a reward.  If your dog isn't crate trained, then separate the dogs into different areas of the house. This is a great opportunity to crate the puppy. Give it its own treat and toy inside its crate.
Summary: Put away the adult dog's possessions. Set up a tall, sturdy baby gate to serve as a barrier. Walk the dogs around the neighborhood before you go inside. Take the dogs inside the house separately. Observe their interactions through the gate. Remove the baby gate if their interactions are positive. Avoid punishing the adult dog if it growls or snaps. Yell in the air if a fight erupts between the dogs. Crate the dogs.

Problem: Article: If you and your parents do not see eye-to-eye, certain conflicts are inevitable. You may find yourself frequently frustrated with a disagreement. When a conflict does come up, talk it out. Plan a good time and place to talk over disagreements.  Pick the right time to talk. Remember that life is busy for adults, so make sure you know your parents' schedules. Think about when your parents are usually free. For example, maybe one or both of your parents are occupied on most weekday nights, but everyone tends to be home on Saturdays. Choose a location where everyone is comfortable and one that is free from outside distractions. For example, the living room may be a bad option if it contains the TV. Instead, opt to sit around around the kitchen table and talk. Before you talk with your parents, spend some time considering your own point of view. You want to identify the problem and your feelings surrounding it before going into the conversation. This way, you'll be better equipped to express your feelings.  It can help to write it out. Take a piece of paper and jot down the issue you're having. For example, "Mom and Dad won't let me go to a slumber party until I'm 12, so I'm missing my best friend's birthday." Now that you've identified your problem, write down your feelings. How and why do you feel you're being misunderstood? For example, "I feel like my parents don't understand how much Sophie means to me. I want to be a good friend and go to her party." Once you're ready to talk out the issue, be mature. You're unlikely to bridge any gaps by going into the situation with anger. Remaining calm, explain to your parents how and why you feel they're being unfair and how you feel you're being misunderstood.  Be clear, direct, and honest with your parents about how you feel. There is no sense withholding any information as you're striving to be understood. For example, state something like, "I feel sad that I can't go to Sophie's party. It's important for me to be a good friend to her, and I feel like you don't understand that." As you talk, try to understand your parents' point of view. Why might your parents not want you to attend this party? Do they have any good reasons? You should not whine or complain when talking to your parents. If you maintain a friendly and respectful tone, you're more likely to communicate effectively. If your parents do not change their minds, do not yell or sulk. Say something like, "I understand you don't want me to go to the party, but I want you to understand where I'm coming from." If your parents do not understand you, they may not ever agree with you in regards to certain things. In these cases, part of acceptances is agreeing to disagree. If there's still misunderstanding between you and your parents after a discussion, work on accepting the fact and moving forward.  There may be room for compromise in some situations. For example, your parents may agree you can attend your friend's party, as long as you don't sleepover. However, compromise is not possible in all situations. If you and your parents can't find a way to meet each other halfway, you'll need to agree to disagree. Remember, you're your own person. You have a set of thoughts, values, and opinions that will not always align with your parents. You can follow your parents' rules, especially if you are still living at home, but keep in mind you do not have to agree with them. It's okay to have differences of opinions between yourself and your parents.
Summary:
Plan a talk when an issue comes up. Identify your problems and your feelings. State your point of view with maturity. Avoid whining or complaining. Agree to disagree.