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A Rooster collar limits the airflow to a rooster’s voice box, which reduces the volume of his crows. You can purchase a rooster collar or make your own. To make your own collar you will need double-sided Velcro. The velcro should be 2 inches wide. Cut a 6 to 8 inch piece of velcro. Adhere the back sides of the velcro to each other. Place the rooster in your lap—his head should face away from you. Circle your thumb and index finger of your non-dominant hand around his neck. Lift his feathers by moving your hands up his neck. Use your dominant hand to grab the collar. Lay one end of the collar on the back of the rooster’s neck. Use the thumb encircling the rooster’s neck to hold the collar in place. Position the collar low on the rooster’s neck. As you continue to hold the collar with your thumb, use your dominant hand to wrap the collar around the rooster’s neck. Overlap the collar and secure the velcro. Carefully align the lengths of the collar. It is essential that you assess the fit of your rooster’s collar.  Insert your pinky finger between the collar and the rooster’s neck. Your pinky finger should slide under the collar’s top and bottom edges. Listen to the rooster’s breathing. If he is struggling to get air, loosen the collar. Continue to check on him often. When you first put on the collar, your rooster may jump backwards and try to remove the collar. Work with your rooster to help him get used to wearing the collar.  For the first day, keep the collar loose. As you gradually tighten the collar, reward your rooster with treats. It may be necessary to adjust the fit of the collar. Check the fit of the collar from time to time. Pay special attention to your young rooster—adjust the collar as your rooster grows.

summary: Purchase or make a rooster collar. Secure the rooster in your lap with both hands. Place the collar on the back of the rooster’s neck. Wrap the collar around the rooster’s neck and secure it. Make sure the collar is not too tight. Allow your rooster to acclimate to the collar. Adjust the collar as needed.


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You should consider helmet shape before measuring for helmet size. This is especially important if you are looking for a motorcycle helmet. There are three main types of shapes, which are long oval, intermediate oval, and round oval. The helmet shape matters for most helmet types, though it is more important for motorcycle and riding helmets.  Long oval means that the shape of the head, and helmet, is longer front-to-back than side-to-side. Intermediate oval means that the shape of the helmet will be slightly longer from front-to-back than from side-to-side. This is the most common shape. A round oval shape is one that is almost equal from front-to-back as it is side-to-side. You should position it just above your eyebrows. Make sure the measuring tape lays flat against your head but doesn't pinch. It should be level all the way around.  Doing this on your own is a challenge. Ask a friend or family member for help, or use a mirror to help you level the tape. If you're measuring your head circumference on your own, cross the ends of the tape on the front of your head to make reading the measurement easier. Take several measurements. The largest measurement you take is the measurement to go by. Write down this measurement so that you will remember it when it comes to choosing a helmet.

summary: Determine helmet shape. Wrap the flexible measuring tape around your head. Read the measurement off the tape.


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Golden retrievers love to fetch, and it is a great way to exercise them. You probably won’t need any help getting your puppy to chase a ball or toy. But be sure to instill good habits early on to make sure they learn how to bring the toy back and drop it near you. Throw one, and when your dog picks it up, show the other toy and throw it the other way. While he is chasing it, pick up the first toy.  Do this until he is accustomed to fetching and then running towards you. Eventually, you can call your dog without showing the second toy. If he comes, say drop it and show the second toy. When your dog will drop on command, you can eliminate the second toy. When your dog picks it up, shake the line and run away to encourage him to follow you.  If he follows give a treat. If your dog still runs away, reel him in with the rope. Praise and reward when close. Don’t always throw the toy right away. Let your dog chew on it sometimes after returning. You don’t want him to think he will lose it every time he returns. After a few weeks, your dog should stop trying to escape with the toy. Say “drop it” and put a treat right in front of your dog’s nose. This will get even the most stubborn dogs to give up the toy.  If your dog still won’t drop, try a more irresistible treat, like bits of bacon or cheese. Eventually you will not need the treat, but still give one every so often. Just before your dog drops the toy, say “bring it” and move away. When he reaches the place you were standing, say “drop it” and walk back to him to pick up the toy. It may take a few weeks before your dog learns to bring the toy to you. Tell your dog to sit and stay when he drops the toy. If your dog tries to grab it when you bend down, immediately say “no” or “uh, uh” and stand up. Eventually, your dog will figure out that if he wants to keep playing, he will have to sit and stay while you pick up the toy. When he does hold the stay, remember to say “okay” to release him before you throw the toy again.
summary: Start with good habits. Use two toys to teach your dog to bring the toy back. Attach a line to the toy if using two toys doesn’t work. Use treats to get your dog to drop. Walk away to teach your dog to drop closer to you. Use “sit” and “stay” to keep your dog from picking the toy up when you reach for it.