Puppies will naturally follow a pack leader and you need to be that leader. As its leader, you need to be teach the puppy how to behave and fit into their new environment. They are not baby geniuses, nor are they mind readers. They need patience and repetition with much positive reinforcement. If you cannot handle a problem that you are encountering, contact a local professional canine behavior specialist. your puppy to follow your commands. You will want to teach the puppy to sit, stay, and come on command. In addition, it is also important to begin house training your puppy early on. All of this training is most successful when you use positive reinforcement with your puppy. Instead of punishing your puppy when it doesn't do the right thing, you need to make it a pleasurable experience when it does the right thing. Give your dog a treat (either a snack or praise and love) when it follows your directions and it will make the puppy want to do what you say! Teaching your puppy to heel while walking on a leash is also important. Not only is it a good way for your puppy to learn direction, it also gives them exercise and socialization out in the world. Just be sure not to walk your puppy too much. Little puppies get pooped out really easily, so don't walk them into the ground. Socialization is very important to make sure your puppy gets along well with other dogs, other animals, and humans. Younger puppies under the age of 14 to 16 weeks are most amenable to socialization, as after this age they become more wary of new situations, humans, and other animals.  Get your puppy used to riding in the car and walking around the neighborhood. You should also get it used to humans of all ages, sizes, colors and genders (safely and in a friendly way). Also, make sure to safely introduce him to friendly dogs and cats. A great way to introduce the puppy to people and dogs is at puppy socialization or obedience classes held at large pet stores, veterinary clinics or through community courses. You need to create a bond of love and trust between you and your new puppy. While it's important for the puppy to follow your commands, it's also important for the puppy to feel that you love and care for it. Spend quality time with your new puppy every day, making sure that most of it is playing and cuddling, and not all structured training.
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One-sentence summary -- Give your new puppy direct instruction. Train Begin socializing your puppy early. Give your puppy lots of attention and love.


Visit a local plant store, and look for either sweet or tart cherries in either standard or dwarf size. Ask an employee to help you if you need it! An employee at a nursery can help answer questions regarding growing cherries. You can typically purchase cherry trees by the size of their branches, from 2 inches (5.1 cm) to 8 inches (20 cm).  You may have to shop around to find the right type and size of tree, though any of these locations can get you started. If a particular nursery doesn't have the cherry tree you are looking for, ask them if they can place a special order or if they know of any other locations that may have your type of tree in stock. Inspect the size of your tree's root system, and use a shovel to dig a hole approximately the same depth and twice as wide. You can guess and check until the hole is large enough to fit your tree's roots. If it helps, you can place your tree into the hole to check your sizing. Then, dig deeper or wider in order to best accommodate your tree's roots. You should be able to easily lift your tree. If the tree is a bit larger, get a friend to help you lift it up. Your tree's roots should all easily fit into your hole.  Remove any string, burlap, or plastic tied around the roots before placing the tree in the hole. Make sure your tree's roots are spread out and have room to take root. Using your soil mix, fill in the rest of the hole until it is full. As you fill, remove any air pockets in the soil by pressing down firmly. You can stop filling the hole when the soil reaches the mark on the tree's stem marking where the old soil reached. Position your stake about ⅓ of the height of your tree, and insert it into the soil at least 2 feet (0.61 m) deep. Tie your tree stake from the tree's trunk to a post in a figure-8 pattern, so the tree trunk can have some movement. Use a hose to water the base of your tree. Add water to your soil immediately after you plant your tree so your tree's roots can start to take. For best results, let your water slowly trickle over the base of your tree rather than the roots soaking up the water quickly. Water your trees with a slow trickle by turning on your hose on partial power and dropping it at the base of your tree. Leave your hose there for 1-2 hours, then turn off the water. When growing cherries, it is very important to maintain adequate moisture levels. Mulch can help drain away excess moisture. You should add a fresh layer of mulch in the late winter for regular cherry tree maintenance. Cherries take time to mature and develop. After about 4 years, your trees should yield about 30-50 quarts of cherries. Until then, water, prune, and fertilize your tree regularly so it grows healthy and strong. It may take some trees up to 10 years to start producing fruit. Each tree is different.
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One-sentence summary -- Purchase young trees from a nursery, orchard, or garden supply store. Dig a hole large enough to fit the roots of your tree. Lift your cherry tree out of its container and place it into your hole. Refill your soil to the original soil mark on the tree. Add tree stakes or ties to provide support to your tree. Water your tree thoroughly. Cover your soil with mulch to retain moisture. Care for your tree routinely over 4 years as you wait for fruit to grow.


The reason you are in school is to learn and get a proper education, so take the energy you would normally spend thinking about your teacher and re-focus on it and also on your work. You’ll see improvements in your academic performance and it will take your mind off your teacher. Thoughts frequently lead to action and visualizing something makes it more likely to occur and people will see you. Thinking about your teacher increases your chances of doing something you might later regret. Try focusing on things about your teacher that you don't like. The idea here is not to dwell on the negatives, but to remind yourself that the relationship was not as perfect as you remember it being, e.g. Age difference, appearances. Interact with your teacher in class, but do not seek them out or try to spend time with them outside of your designated class time. It just isn't right for you, especially as they are probably quite a bit older than you. It is generally okay to date a person older than you in later life, but a young person dating an older teacher is often considered inappropriate. Do not contact them on social media or try to meet with them outside of school. Respect their position as your teacher and give them the space that they need to do that job well. Making decisions in advance about how you will handle your impulses can help you to be more successful in conquering them. Think about how you’d like to act when talking to your teacher and then follow through on your plan.
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Focus on your studies. Stop thinking about your teacher romantically. Limit your interactions with your teacher. Utilize if-then planning.