Q: If you are working with frozen fish, you might want to take it out of the freezer and let it thaw in the fridge. Do not let it thaw in the kitchen, or it may spoil. Gently massage the flesh to get rid of any watery residue or scales. Pat the fish dry, then season it with olive oil, herbs, or a marinade. Unlike beef, chicken, and other types of meat, fish soak up flavors quickly. Most fish only need to be marinated for 15 to 30 minutes; tuna can be marinated for up to 4 hours. Rinse your fish fillets or steaks, and pat them dry with paper towels. Soak them in your desired marinade and leave them in the fridge so that it does not spoil. Once they are done marinating, grill them. If you are not marinating the fish, consider brushing on some olive oil along with your desired seasoning instead. This helps the flavors penetrate into the meat better. Chill your fish in the fridge or freezer until it is stiff. Cut the fish into ½ to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeters) thick slices using a sawing motion. Trim away any belly fat or bones. If needed, peel away the skin. If you are making salmon, consider leaving the skin on. The skin will help hold it together while it grills. It comes off easily once the fish is cooked. Cut the fillet width-wise into four smaller pieces. This will make the fish easier to handle in the frying pan. For seasoning, try coating the fish with a mixture made from a beaten egg and water. Dip the fish into cornmeal or breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper just before you toss it onto the frying pan. This is great for delicate fish, such as sole. Brush some oil or melted butter onto the fish; this will keep it moist. Next, add some dried herbs, such as basil, rosemary, dill, or thyme. You can also use spice blends, salt, pepper, or even minced garlic. A squirt of lemon is great for any type of fish. If you plan on serving salmon with a sauce, stick with a simple sprinkling or salt and pepper. If you don't plan on serving the salmon with a sauce (or are keeping the sauce optional) try the following seasonings:  Sprinkle on some herbs, such as basil, dill, or thyme. These work great if you want to grill the salmon. Remember to brush on some olive oil before grilling it. Add some minced garlic. Try a seasoning blend. Look for something lemon, pepper, or herb-based, such as: garlic pepper, lemon pepper, or Italian. Brush some olive oil and lemon dress onto tuna and season it with salt and black pepper. For more flavor, sprinkle on some fresh herbs, such as rosemary or tarragon. Tuna works great with Asian marinates, such as teriyaki sauce. Marinate it for 15 minutes to 4 hours in the fridge before grilling it.
A: Allow frozen fish to thaw in the fridge before you cook it. Rinse the fish before you season it. Work quickly if you plan on grilling the fish. Consider cutting shallow slits into the side of skin-on fish before seasoning and cooking it. Consider cutting large fish, such as salmon or tuna, into steaks for grilling. Consider cutting fish fillets into smaller pieces before pan frying them. Season fish fillets with oil, herbs, and spices before baking them. Season salmon lightly or heavily, depending on how you will serve it. Season tuna with olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs before baking it.

Q: Many people are inclined to scold or punish a puppy for chasing or bothering a cat. This is actually counterproductive and could create a stressful situation, causing your puppy to become aggressive towards the cat. Instead of punishing negative behaviors, strive to reinforce your puppy's positive behaviors.  Always reward your puppy for being calm and obedient around the cat. Offer treats and praise when your puppy ignores the cat in the room. Keep a small bag of treats on hand. Whenever your puppy displays good behavior, reward her. It's better to distract your puppy than punish her if she bothers the cat. If your puppy is chasing, watching, or otherwise bothering the cat, find a distraction to keep her occupied.  Use treats, a happy voice, or a toy to distract your dog when she seems to be bothering the cat. As soon as the dog leaves the cat alone, give her a treat as a reward. You want to be very careful allowing your dog and cat to interact. Aggression can become an issue, and both animals can get hurt during a physical confrontation. If you notice signs of aggression, act promptly.  If a puppy is overly focused on the cat to the point she won't take her eyes off the cat, this is a sign of aggression. Growling, hissing, and swatting are signs of aggression in a cat. Make sure you get the animals away from each other if they're becoming aggressive. You do not want to deal with a fight. Only once your animals are totally accustomed to one another should you ever leave them alone together. Always give each animal a means to find privacy. This could be a cat-door, doggie-door, high shelves or small recess so the animals can have their space. It will take at least a month for supervised interactions to be safe. You may need longer than a month, depending on the temperament of your animals. Do not leave them alone unsupervised until they largely ignore one another.
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Reward good behavior consistently. Distract the puppy if she becomes fixated on the cat. Be on the lookout for aggressive behaviors. Do not allow unsupervised interactions for at least a month.