" There are some commands that can literally save your dog's life and the "stay" command is one of them. Keeping your dog out of dangerous situations, in addition to simply keeping it out of trouble, can be achieved more easily when you can train your dog to stay put. A pup has an instinctive understanding of how to stay when being threatened and the mother uses a very distinct "stay" command as well. This instinctive and early training should help you to train your dog to follow your command to stay. When your dog is sitting, stand so that he or she is on your left side facing the same direction. Later this will be referred to as the 'place' position. " You should do this while placing your open hand in front of, but not touching, your dog's face. The tips of your fingers should be pointing up and your palm should be facing your dog. Wait two seconds. If the dog stays in place, say "Yes!" and it a reward.  If she gets up, say "Oops!" and start again. Begin with "sit" and proceed again to "stay". Repeat this until your dog stays in place for at least ten seconds and then praise it. This means you may need to repeat this whole sequence several times. When your dog learns this command well, you can start to increase the length of time while gradually moving away during the stay. If your dog gets up, go all the way back to sitting and repeat the sequence, until you can move around freely during the stay. You should also have a certain command to release your dog from the stay such as "okay!" or "come". This way, your dog knows when it can move.

Summary: Teach your dog to "stay. Start your training with your dog in the "sit" position. Hold the dog's collar and say "[dog's name], stay! Gradually increase the amount of time you have your dog stay.


When someone is arrested and/or convicted of a federal crime, it is a public event and records of that event can usually be accessed by anyone that knows where to look. The most reliable place for you to access someone else's federal criminal records is at the federal courthouse where that person was tried. Each federal courthouse will have a clerk of courts. This clerk of courts will be able to access someone's criminal records so long as you give them the information they need to find those records. The most important information to have will be the person's name and their birth date. Additional helpful information may include the charges they had against them; any case numbers; and a social security number. Give the clerk of courts the information you have and they will check their records. You may have to go to multiple courthouses to find multiple records if an individual has been convicted in a number of different states or cities. The federal government provides certain online services that you can use to access public criminal records. Two of the most important government services are the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) site and the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW).  The PACER site is a federal database that allows users to access docket information from federal courts. Once you register, you will use the information you have about the individual to search for their court records. Be aware that this service is not free and you may have to pay certain fees to access, download, and print the records you are looking for. The NSOPW site is a federal database that provides detailed information about people arrested and convicted for sex crimes. To use this site, simply go to the homepage and click on the button that says "search." Once you agree to the terms of use, a screen will appear that allows you to make searches based on name, address radius, or zip code. Input this information and search results will appear. Another way to find federal criminal records is to perform an online search for mugshots. All you need to do is open Google, or any other search engine you wish to use, and type in a person's name with the word "mugshot" after it. The search engine will provide you with the most relevant information. Be aware that this method is not fool proof and should only be used when the other methods mentioned do not provide your desired results.

Summary: Check federal courthouses. Use online services to obtain information. Conduct a search online for mugshots.


You may also call this the floor of your mouth. This provides an easy to access boundary for your tongue. You will be using the inside of your mouth as a guide while you learn. You really do not need anything else. The bottom of the mouth along with the teeth and lips should provide all the necessary surfaces for the tongue taco shape. Try to touch all three sides (don't worry about the back) of your mouth at the same time. Stretch your tongue so you are applying pressure to each side. You may even feel like your tongue is going under your teeth. Now try to move each side of your tongue independently. Keep your tongue flattened. With pressure on each side of your mouth, release one side a little and move it up that side of the mouth. For example, while keeping pressure on the left side, attempt to touch your teeth with the right side. Try touching the top of your mouth. Switch to the other side and do the same thing. As you learn to move each side independently you will gain more tongue dexterity. Hold your tongue down flat and move one side up. Then move the other side. You should now be holding your tongue flat while the sides are touching each side of your mouth on or above your teeth. If you look in the mirror, you will see your tongue is beginning to fold. If you look in the mirror and your tongue doesn't appear to look flat, keep practicing flattening your tongue and moving the sides independently. What's happening is you are using muscles in the middle of your tongue to raise your tongue. These muscles should be holding your tongue to the bottom of your mouth. Once you open your mouth you should have the start of your tongue taco shape inside. As you push your tongue out of your mouth, keep pressure on the sides. Press the bottom of your tongue against your bottom front teeth. As your tongue exits, use your lips to hold the round shape. You may find it easier to keep your tongue wrapped around something like a drinking straw as you push your tongue out. Keep the sides of your tongue against the sides of the straw. If you feel the bottom of your tongue pushing the straw up and away from the sides, back up and regain your tongue's shape. Keep trying until you don't need the straw at all.

Summary: Press your tongue against the bottom of your mouth. Flatten your tongue to cover the bottom of your mouth. Curl the edges of your tongue independently. Curl the edges of your tongue together. Push your tongue out while holding its shape.


Don't settle for just a plain cardboard box. Find a cute box to store your items to give your care package a personal touch. You could, for example, find a box in your partner's favorite color. You could also decorate your own box. If you want to do something really cute, draw hearts on on the surface of your chosen box. In each heart, write something you love about your partner. In addition to decorating the outside of the box, decorate the inside. You could glue strips of attractive fabric along the inside of the box. You could make a photo collage on the bottom of the box. You could also draw on it, decorate it with stickers, or use stencils. Store heavier items on the bottom, so they don't crush smaller, more delicate items. Anything breakable should be wrapped in bubble wrap or something similar. You do not want anything to break on the journey.  If you're sending foods or drinks, make sure the packages are sealed carefully. You don't want anything to leak. You may want to put liquid items in plastic bags just in case they break while shipping. This way, any spills will be contained. Once your package is decorated and packed, you can send it in the mail. Stop by your local post office to purchase proper stamps.  Check for an estimate of when the package will arrive. If you need it there by a certain date, you may have to pay for faster shipping. It's a good idea to get a tracking number. This way, you can track the package's process online and give your partner an idea of when to look for it.
Summary: Find an attractive box. Decorate the interior of the box. Store your items carefully. Mail the package.