Write an article based on this "Look for ears that are up rather than laid back or pointing forward. Check the dog’s tail for wagging and waving about. Watch for a loose stance to indicate that the dog is feeling relaxed. Pay attention to your dog if they lower their chest but keep their rear up. Play with your dog when they bring you toys."
article: When you are near a dog, check their ear positioning. If their ears are upright, that means that they are relaxed and aware of their surroundings, but they don’t feel anxious, aggressive, or overly-excited. Similarly, if your dog cocks their head to the side while their ears are upright, this means they are trying to understand you or their surroundings. You can tell how your dog is feeling if they have floppy ears, too. Just check the base of their ears to see which direction they’re pointing. A relaxed or playful dog will have a tail that is either wagging back and forth lightly, or a tail that is energetically waving back and forth, just depending on their excitement level. The main thing to watch for is that the actual tail bone remains relaxed. When it stiffens or straightens out from their body, this could mean they’re feeling aggressive or overly-alert.  If your dog's tail is stiff, low, and slowly wagging, this could be a sign of aggression. Monitor your dog carefully if you notice this. Even though there are similarities among all dogs and their body language, each individual dog can act uniquely. Pay attention to your dog’s tail during times when you know they are relaxed or playful. This will give you a baseline for what your dog’s “normal” is. If your dog is standing with their front paws slightly apart, rather than locked and in a forward position, this means they are feeling relaxed. Also, if your dog feels comfortable, they won’t hesitate to sit or lay down where they are if they want to, rather than being on guard. If your dog is laying down, a frog-legged splay, a roll to the side, or a roll onto their belly indicates that they are very relaxed. This is a classic, “I’m ready to play!” sign. The dog will lower their front half while often wiggling their behind in the air. They may only hold this position for a few seconds before bounding off in one direction or another. If you can, reward this playful behavior with a few minutes of play or even a quick walk around the block. Your dog may growl or bark while in this position, but their body language indicates this is done in a playful spirit. An aggressive dog would not be in this position. If your dog continually brings you toys or items they love, like socks or blankets, this means they are friendly and looking for some attention. Chances are, if you play with them for a while, they will calm down and relax for a few hours afterwards. Your dog may also bring you items if they think you are sad because they think it’ll cheer you up.

Write an article based on this "Select an oil-based primer for your floor based on the color. Mix your primer and fill a paint tray. Cut the trim with a nylon or natural brush. Roll the remainder of your floor with a roller. Wait 1-2 days and then sand the floor again."
article: Priming your floor is the best way to ensure that your top coat dries evenly and properly. For lighter paint jobs, opt for a white, oil-based primer. If you plan on painting your floor a deeper red or blue, use a gray, oil-based primer. The primer will help adhere the paint to the wood and will make sure that it stands up over time. Set a drop cloth down underneath your primer and paint tray. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the lid of your primer off and mix it with the mixing stick until the color is uniform and even. Tilt the can over a paint tray and fill it to the first hash mark with primer. If your paint didn’t come with a mixing stick, you can use any thin object to mix it. If your screwdriver is long enough, you can use that and wipe it off after you’ve mixed the primer. Dip your brush in the primer and use it to start cutting the edges around your walls. Hold the brush at a 45-degree angle while pressing it into the base of the junction where your wall meets your floor. Move your brush carefully as you navigate the entire perimeter of the room. You can use a nylon or natural brush to apply your primer. It may be easier if you use an angled brush, but it’s not mandatory. Once all of the trim is primed, roll the rest of the floor with a heavy nap roller by rolling vertically across the entire surface area. Attach your roller to the handle by sliding it on the head and roll it back and forth along the hash marks in your paint tray to load it up with primer. Roll slowly and work your way towards the door. Cover each section that you’re rolling 2-3 times by rolling over it repeatedly. This will ensure that every section of the porous wood absorbs some primer. Wait at least 24 hours to let your primer seep into the wood and dry. Then, use 220-grit sandpaper to sand the entire floor again. Use the same method that you used the first time. This will smooth out any thick layers of primer to ensure that your top coat actually dries into your wood and not on top of it. Sweep the room with a broom and then vacuum it after sanding.

Write an article based on this "Give them something to chew. Stick in some foot toys. Provide toys that make noise. Hide treats that they can find. Rotate new and old toys."
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Good chew toys will keep your conure busy while sparing your furniture from their chewing. A conure should always have a few items to chew in their cage. Good chew toys include:  Wood blocks made out of balsa wood or pine Leather strips and ropes Vine balls Grass mats Wicker baskets Old books and newspapers Fruit and veggies (like carrots, celery, lettuce, and apples) Conures love playing with their feet. Try giving them a few toys that they can grip, turn, and kick. Wiffle balls, rattles, blocks with holes, and small wooden dumbbells are all great choices. Conures enjoy making noise. Try putting a bell inside of their cage that they can ring and shake. Rattling balls or key rings with jangling metal toys can also provide endless fun. Conures like foraging for food. Even if they’re happily fed, they will spend a long time hunting for hidden treats in their cage. Put sticks and branches with leaves in their enclosure and hide toys and treats among them to provide your bird with a natural environment to forage among. To keep them occupied, you can also hide treats and toys inside of:  Cereal boxes Rolled-up newspapers A drilled piece of wood Egg cartons Wreaths of grapevine or willow branches Finch nests Condiment cups filled with bird seed If your conure stops playing with their toys, it may be time to introduce new toys. Don’t throw out the old ones yet. Remove them from the cage until the conure grows tired of the new toys. You can then rotate in older toys. Your conure will play with the old toys as if they were new.  If your conure is not playing with a new toy after a day or two, take it out and try again another day. If the toy is dirty or sticky from use, it may be helpful to clean and freshen it up to make it attractive again to your conure.