Problem: Article: Perhaps the most obvious solution, if not the most cost effective, is simply fencing in your garden to keep dogs out.  Make sure your fence is in line with local property laws. Ask neighbors or go to city hall and check in with officials. Fences can be an expensive option, but might be worth it if the dogs are not easily deterred. For small dogs, a 16-inch fence border will do. It costs roughly $29 for six feet. However, if you have larger and high energy dogs getting into the garden you might consider caging your garden in a chicken wire fence with a top enclosure.  Installation can be tricky, particularly if you've never put up a fence solo before. You could consider hiring help, but that can get costly. How-to articles and videos are available online and you can always seek out the help of neighbors, friends, and family members. If the problem dog belongs to a neighbor, you could politely ask them to chip in some for the cost and help get the fence up. Keep the gate closed at all time and routinely check for holes and other wear and tear. Aesthetically, many people dislike fencing in their gardens. A plant barrier, meaning planting certain shrubs and flowers around the main garden, may be a more attractive option.  There are a variety of dog-proof plants. That is, plants that are sturdy and tall enough to withstand a dog's attempt to infiltrate the garden. These include peony, verbena, cone flower, black eyed Susans, Russian sage, and Mexican primrose. If you want other options, ask at your local greenhouse. Shrubs are another option for a plant barrier and may provide a more solidified boundary. Laurel, evergreen, huckleberry, and escallonia are good shrub options. While thorny or prickly bushes, such as holly and barberry, might seem like a good idea for deterring dogs be wary. These can cause harm to dogs when they attempt to get into the garden. You do not want to accidentally injure a neighbor's pet. You can also create a mote-like barrier encompassing the garden using gravel or mulch, textures dogs generally avoid treading on. This will deter the dog from entering your garden to defecate.  There are a variety of mulches available at hardware stores and greenhouses. Select a mulch that will be uncomfortable for a dog to walk over without harming the dog. One made from pine cones or pine needles is a great option. Decorative gravel, preferably with sharp edges, can also be purchased at hardware stores and greenhouses. Dogs will avoid walking on gravel because of the discomfort it causes to their pads. However, the one downside to gravel is that many people find it ugly. If you're unsure of using gravel due to aesthetic preferences, you can try to build a rock garden instead. However, the intended effect might not be as great as dogs can more easily navigated loosely collected rocks and stones. A sprinkler system can be a great way to scare dogs off your property. They will learn to avoid an area where they occasionally get wet.  A motion activated sprinkler is probably your best option. You can find one at a department store or on Amazon. This will be set off when motion is detected, so it will automatically fire cold water when a dog enters your garden. Dogs will learn to associate your yard with an unexpected dousing of water. Eventually, they will learn to stay away.
Summary: Put up a fence. Use plant barriers. Create a barrier with gravel or mulch. Invest in sprinklers.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: As the founder, it’s up to you to set the tone for the team. It doesn’t matter if you’re the on-field coach or if you delegate that role to someone else—make sure that the team reflects the encouraging and supportive leadership style that you ought to provide. If you’re coaching a baseball team for younger kids, for example, then your leadership focus may be on teaching essential baseball skills and promoting teamwork in a fun atmosphere. It’s your ultimate responsibility to make sure that your team knows and follows the rules. No matter if you have a team of kids or adults, emphasize the importance of fairness and good sportsmanship.  Make it clear that rule-breaking won’t be tolerated. Set up a clearly-defined procedure of progressive discipline for anyone caught breaking the rules. Go over your team and league rules and spell out the consequences. For instance, it may be a league rule that arguing with an umpire, referee, or game official results in an automatic ejection and 1-game suspension. Unless you’ve fully opened your wallet to bankroll the team, you’ll likely have to rely at least in part on fundraising efforts. Don’t treat fundraising like a chore that the players have to deal with. Instead, play a leading role yourself and make it part of your team-building efforts.  If your team is fundraising by selling coupon books for the local sandwich shop, get out there and sell along with the players! Don’t emphasize which players have raised more and which have raised less. Instead, focus on the amount raised by the entire team and encourage them to support each other in raising more. Starting and running a sports team is a lot of work, but it should be enjoyable work. Don’t let the inevitable hassles and unexpected problems make you forget why you got involved in the first place. It can be even harder to have fun if your team loses a lot, but look for moments of fun and joy in the midst of losing. Also make sure to praise players when they give good efforts and display good teamwork and sportsmanship.

SUMMARY: Take a positive leadership role that benefits your players. Learn and adhere to league rules and requirements. Lead fundraising activities to support your team. Remember to have fun!

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you are not interested, you should let the person know you have no intentions of carrying on a romantic relationship with him or her, but be as nice as possible about it. Avoid making a blunt statement such as "I am not interested in you.” Phrasing your lack of interest in this way would come across as rude and inconsiderate. Try saying something like, “This is hard for me to say, but I have to be honest with you. I have really enjoyed spending time with you, but I don’t think that we are a good match. You deserve to meet someone who shares your interests and goals and I just do not think that I am that person. But I wish you all the best and I have enjoyed getting to know you.” If you do not feel any chemistry but suspect that the two of you may become friends, try making that suggestion. If you do this, be absolutely clear that all you want is friendship. It is possible that this may not be an option if the other person is attracted to you. However if the other person shares your idea, you might have found a great new friend out of a bad date.  Try saying something like, “Even thought we were not a match, I had a good time getting to know you. Do you think we could be friends?” Keep in mind that this strategy can backfire as well, so be careful about using it. Some people may feel just as rejected if you suggest that the two of you become friends. It is also possible that your lack of chemistry may mean that you do not even have enough in common to become friends. If the other person is interested in a second date, you should politely decline either after the first date or later on. You do not need to provide a concrete reason. Avoid being non-committal and do not say things like “maybe we can meet again some time.” Although you may be reluctant to hurt someone's feelings, it is sometimes necessary to do so in order to find what you are looking for. Try saying something like, “It was great to meet you and to get to know you, but I don’t think that we should go on another date. I think you are a great person, but I do not think we are a match. I wish you the best of luck thought and I hope that you find the right guy/girl for you.”
Summary:
Say that you are not interested in a kind way. Suggest the two of you become friends. Reject the possibility of future dates.