If you're unsure of your dog's age, have your vet conduct an examination. Your vet can check things like teeth, hair, and eyes to get a rough sense of your dog's age. A vet will be more qualified to determine age based on physical factors than you. If you're really unsure of your dog's age, a blood panel may provide some insight. A vet can take a blood panel to determine the functions of organs like the kidneys and liver. A dog's organs will function differently at different ages.  However, while this can give you a rough sense of your dog's age, your vet may only be able to determine an approximate age range. The only way to know your dog's age for sure is to know their birthday. If you don't know much about your dog's history, then you might want to take them to see a veterinarian and have bloodwork done anyway. A blood panel is a good, general indicator of your dog's health and it can also identify problems before they become serious illnesses. If your dog is older or middle aged, talk to your vet about ways to keep your dog healthy. The risk for age-related diseases rises as a dog gets older, so make sure you provide your dog the healthiest lifestyle possible as it ages.  Your vet may want you to begin brushing your dog's teeth, as teeth decay with age. Your vet can provide you with a toothbrush and toothpaste for your dog. Keep your dog active to control its weight. Daily walks are a great way to control your dog's age.
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One-sentence summary -- Have your vet examine your dog. Get a blood panel done. Talk about keeping your dog young.

Q: Most tanning salons have a variety of bed styles available, and each use a different method to tan your skin. Speak with a representative at the salon, and have them pick the tanning bed that will work best for your skin. If there are multiple tanning salons in your area, shop around, compare salons, and choose the one you like most. Tanning salons will also often offer discounted tans if you purchase a monthly membership. If this is your first time using a tanning bed, only schedule an appointment for a single use. This way, if you do not like the results or if you decide tanning beds are not right for you, you are not committed to paying for a membership. Low and medium pressure tanning beds emit UVB rays in a spectrum that is similar to natural sunlight. The main difference is that medium pressure tanning operates at a higher wattage, and will tan your skin faster. While low pressure tanning is considered the traditional method of tanning because of its low reflector intensity, either of these will give you a natural-looking tan. Since the lamps in low and medium pressure tanning slowly emit the UVB rays, there is a risk of getting a sunburn. If you burn easily, consider using an alternative method. High pressure tanning beds emit a higher proportion of UVA rays over UVB rays. The UVA rays will give you a deeper, longer-lasting tan that will build quickly without burning your skin. While this method is gentler on your skin, it also is usually the most expensive. If this is your first time tanning, refrain from using the high pressure tanning bed until you have become more experienced with the process. High pressure tanning builds a tan quickly, and if you are not readily familiar with the process you can easily wind up with tan lines. Since your skin is not pressing against any surfaces, you will get a more even tan and won’t have to worry about spots on your skin being missed. A vertical tanning booth is good for people who have never tanned before, or for people who are claustrophobic. If you are worried about having to flip and rotate your body inside of a tanning bed, book an appointment for a vertical tanning booth. You will get a 360 degree coverage just by standing with your arms and legs spread. You will be wearing minimal or no clothing when you use a tanning bed, so you want to make sure that the salon is reputable and maintains the cleanliness of the beds. If you see any dirt buildup on the beds, find a different place to tan.  Ask what kind of cleaner the staff uses on the beds. Traditional glass cleaner will not remove or kill bacteria. A good way to determine the reputation of a tanning salon is by checking the customer reviews online. Read how customers like the tanning service and cleanliness of the place. If there are a significant amount of negative reviews, or even a few negative reviews that unsettle you, look for a different tanning salon. The form will ask you basic questions concerning your hair, eye, and skin color, the sensitivity of your skin, and how often you tan. Salons use this form to determine the approximate time or tanning method best suited for your skin.  Note any medication you are currently taking to avoid any side effects from getting the tan.  While there are no laws against tanning if you are pregnant, tanning salons do reserve the right to turn you away. Tanning while pregnant can cause you to overheat, become dehydrated, feel ill, or even throw you into preterm labor. If you are pregnant, speak with your doctor and review the policies at the salon before booking an appointment.
A: Go to a local tanning salon and ask about the tanning options they offer. Use a low or medium pressure tanning bed to receive a natural-looking tan. Lay in a high pressure tanning bed to get a long-lasting tan. Stand in a vertical tanning booth to get a quick and even tan. Examine the cleanliness of the beds before scheduling an appointment. Fill out a skin analysis form to determine your skin type.

Article: One of the biggest advantages you can give yourself is recruiting a dog’s help. Dogs are a major asset to the search process because they can only smell ripe truffles, so they won’t dig up worthless, inedible truffles. Additionally, they can be trained fairly easily and can be taught to not eat the truffles when they find them.  If you want to train your dog to hunt truffles in the northwestern United States, there are many trainers that offer these specific services. Some of these trainers include NW Truffle Dogs (Portland, OR), Trifecta Training (Eugene, OR), and Toil and Truffle (Seattle, WA).  Pigs are also good at finding truffles, but they’re much more difficult to train and they often eat the truffles. When you’ve found an area beneath a tree that you think may contain truffles, use a small 4-prong rake to dig up the dirt in the area. If truffles are present, they’re likely 1 to 6 inches (2.5 to 15.2 cm) deep in the soil. However, sometimes they can be located as deep as 1 foot (0.30 m) underground or show up above ground. In some of the more popular searching areas, within Italy, for example, people dig all day every day hoping to strike it rich. If you want to search in one of these areas, consider searching during the night so that no one will be in your way. Simply put on an LED headlamp and get digging.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Train a dog to help you. Dig truffles up with a rake. Use headlamps for night time searches.

Article: Consider doing wet trimming and using machines. You can just remove a branch when you are ready and leave the rest of the plant to continue growing.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Harvest following your preferred harvest steps.