Article: When you first bring the dog home, expect it to be afraid and upset. Don’t crowd the dog or pressure it to explore, even if you've provided a nice set up. Bring the dog to a comfortable, safe space in your home, such as an alcove in your living room, and let the dog get used to your home on its own time. Over time, it may be ready to explore.  If you think it's best to not leave the dog alone, you can sit in the room with it while it adjusts. However, you don't want to hover over the dog or overwhelm it. Offer the dog treats and calm praise. While the dog is adjusting, try not to stare at the dog or make sudden movements. Keep a quiet environment. Turn down the volume on music and TV. Loud, sudden movements or staring could frighten the dog. Some abused dogs are afraid of people. You can help the dog get used to you by sitting in the room with the dog but at a comfortable distance. Occasionally, speak to the dog in a calm, loving tone. When the dog gets comfortable, move a little closer until you can sit next to the dog.  When petting the dog, do not touch the top of its head. Instead, let the dog sniff your hand. If the dog lets you, gently stroke the underside of their jaw. If the dog leaves or shrinks away, stop petting the dog immediately. Do not hug or put your arms around the dog until it is completely comfortable around you. The dog may take this as a sign of aggression. Be sure to show your dog lots of love once it starts to warm up to you. You can teach your abused dog that it can have a positive relationship with a human through having good times together. Have fun with your dog by taking it on walks, playing with it, and petting it. Choose activities that don’t trigger the dog’s past abuse experiences.  Some dogs may like to be brushed. Just make sure to go slowly and stop if the dog growls or moves away. If your dog doesn’t like to play, that’s okay. As long as you’re spending time with the dog, it will help the dog become more open to training. Most dogs have triggers, such as being afraid of the mailman, but an abused dog will likely have many more triggers than a typical dog. These triggers should be avoided. Typical triggers for abused dogs include the following:  Sudden movement. Yelling. Loud noises. Using phrases they commonly heard from their abusers. Threatening gestures. Touching the dog in the areas where it was wounded. Raising items that could be used as a weapon. Using deep or loud voices around the dog. Abused dogs may be extremely fearful, which means that they are more likely to bite. If your dog growls, snaps, or runs from you, you should get professional help. Contact a dog trainer, veterinarian, or a Certified Animal Behaviorist for help.  Signs of a scared dog include heavy panting, urination, whining, growling, pacing, or showing the whites of its eyes. Never leave a child alone or unsupervised with a fearful dog. The dog could bite the child.
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Give the dog time to get comfortable in its new home. Acclimate the dog to your presence if it’s afraid of you. Build positive experiences with your dog. Limit triggers that could provoke your dog to react. Contact a dog trainer or behaviorist if the dog growls or snaps at you.
Article: Scary movies are by nature designed to make people fearful. If you are bothered by frightening stimuli in a scary movie, this may encourage a fight or flight response. This can cause your body to release epinephrine. If you want to get an adrenaline rush, watch a scary movie online or rent a DVD.  Choose a theme that genuinely bothers you. If zombies have never really scared you, marathoning The Walking Dead is unlikely to encourage an adrenaline rush. However, if you have a longstanding fear of the paranormal you may be frightened by a movie like The Ring.  Pay attention to outside opinions. Certain movies are generally considered scary by critics and audiences. Psycho, Night of the Living Dead, Alien, and The Exorcist are considered amongst the scariest films of all time.  If you want an adrenaline rush, a movie with a lot of jump scares and surprise moments might be better than something's that frightening on a psychological level. Remember, you're trying to stimulate a fight or flight response so something that's direct and action-based will work best. Go for a scary movie with a lot of action. For example, a film from the Halloween franchise might be a better option than Rosemary Baby. If you're really into a computer or video game, you may get an adrenaline rush. Violent games tend to result in the release of adrenaline. Consider renting or purchasing an action-packed game with a high level of gore and violence. Military games and first person shooter games often encourage the release of adrenaline in the body. Risk-taking on occasion can release adrenaline in the body. In addition to causing an adrenaline rush, periodically taking small risks is healthy as it encourages you to step outside your comfort zone.  The idea here is not to do something that could potentially hurt you. Closing your eyes while driving will certainly give you an adrenaline rush, but it's absolutely not worth the risk. Instead, stick to behaviors that would normally make you uncomfortable. Ask someone out on a date. Sing karaoke at a bar. Dance with a stranger. Buy a lottery ticket. Audition for a play. Anything that feels risky to you can cause an adrenaline rush. If you're interested in a bigger rush, there a certain behaviors that provide a kind of controlled risk. Things like bungee jumping and ski diving, for example, feel risky as you're falling from large heights. However, as long as you're working with an experienced sky diver or bungee jumper you should be safe. If you choose to engage in such activities, work with a trained professional and follow all safety instructions exactly. Get onto a glass elevator if you are afraid of heights.  Instead of looking away or closing your eyes, look outside. Fear can also stimulate the release of adrenaline. Facing your fears periodically, in safe and controlled situations, can provide you with a nice adrenaline rush. Think of something that scares you. If you're afraid of heights, for example, makes plans to go to a rooftop bar with friends. If you have a longstanding fear of dogs, go to a local dog park. Expose yourself to small things that scare you. This can result in the fight or flight response that can trigger an adrenaline rush. Haunted houses can often cause adrenaline rushes for those in attendance. This can trigger the fight or flight response that releases adrenaline. The nice thing about a haunted house is that it's a controlled setting. You can expose yourself to scary stimuli while knowing logically you are still safe, allowing you to experience an adrenaline rush without genuine anxiety or fear.  Seasonally, it's easiest to find a haunted house around Halloween. However, keep your eyes open throughout the year. Some organizations may do haunted houses as part of special benefits or fundraisers during odd seasons. If you live near an amusement park, there may be a haunted house attraction that's opened year-round.
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Watch a scary movie or TV show. Try a stimulating computer game. Take a risk. Do something that scares you. Go to a haunted house.