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” It’s much easier to teach “quiet” (or “enough” or “hush”) if your dog will bark when prompted. It’s often necessary, too. Once your dog learns that barking on command leads to treats, it may be hard to get her to stop barking. The “speak” command should generate no more than 1-4 barks. After that, you’ll need to be able to ask your dog to stop. Wait for her to start barking. When your dog stops barking, give her the treat. Repeat this sequence, practicing ten minutes a day. Start by saying “quiet” without showing the treat, but still rewarding after your dog stops barking. When they have mastered this, you can start increasing the number of correct responses before giving treats. However, still give a treat every once in a while to keep your dog interested. When your dog has mastered “quiet” in a calm room, try the command in more distracting circumstance, like outside at the park or when a visitor comes to the door.

summary: Teach “quiet” after you teach “speak. Ask your dog to speak. Say “quiet” and offer a treat. Phase out the treat as you did when teaching “speak”. Practice in more difficult circumstances.


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” You may have been told that you can protect yourself against credit card fraud by writing “See ID” or “Check ID” rather than signing your name. The idea behind this is that, should someone steal your credit card, they’ll be unable to use it without also having your ID. However, most merchants are prohibited from accepting cards that don’t have the user’s signature.  Look at the fine print on the back of your card. It probably contains a statement similar to: “Invalid without an authorized signature.” Also, most store clerks will swipe your credit card without even glancing at the back of it to confirm your signature. Technically, you’re legally required to sign your credit card before use in order to validate the card. Some store clerks may refuse to swipe your card if they see that you haven’t signed the back.  With the increasingly prevalence of chip readers and self-service card readers (e.g., at gas pumps), many store clerks don’t have the opportunity to ask to see your card.  Leaving the back of your card blank in no way increases the security of your credit card. A thief could feasibly use the card with or without your signature. If you’re concerned about a potential thief using your signed credit card to make purchases, the best way to protect yourself is to make sure your credit card has fraud protection. Contact your credit card company’s Customer Service department and ask if your account has fraud coverage. If you do have fraud protection, U.S. laws limit the cardholder’s liability to $50.

summary: Do not write “See ID. Do not leave the signature line blank. Confirm that your card has fraud protection.


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Different airlines may have different policies regarding transporting a person’s ashes during a flight. You may be able to carry your loved ones’ ashes with you as a carry on, or you may need to check the container with the rest of the checked baggage.  Some airlines require cremated ashes to be transported via the cargo hold.  If you have the option of several flights, call each airline individually and choose the one which suits your needs the best. Some countries have no restrictions or requirements for travelling with cremated ashes, while other countries will not allow them to enter the country at all. When you call the consulate or embassy, ask for a full briefing on travel requirements for cremated remains. Since legislation can change with short notice, and websites are not always updated right away, it’s best to call rather than to rely on information you find online. If for some reason you can’t arrange a flight that will allow you to bring the ashes with you, contact the funeral home that prepared the ashes and ask them to advise you on your next step. Some countries will only allow ashes to be sent to and from licensed funeral directors. If you’re travelling internationally, you may need the funeral director to handle the travel arrangements. Before you undertake a trip to scatter your loved one’s ashes, be sure you will be allowed to scatter their ashes in the intended spot. Ask for written permission if the destination is on private property, and be sure you know the restrictions if you plan on scattering the ashes in a national park or other protected area. In Yosemite National Park, for instance, visitors are allowed to scatter ashes as long as it’s away from the public and at least 100 yards (91 m) away from water.
summary: Contact the airline directly to see what their policies are. Contact the embassy if you are travelling to another country. Ask the funeral home for advice if you need additional help. Secure written permission if you plan to scatter the ashes.