Article: If your pet is being bitten by fleas, it will likely be intensely itchy. You may notice your dog or cat scratching itself constantly or biting and chewing on areas that it can’t reach with its claws. An animal being harassed by fleas may also act jumpy or irritable. If your pet is scratching and biting itself a lot, it may begin to damage or wear away its fur. Additionally, allergens in the fleas’ saliva can cause hair loss. Check your pet for bald spots and rough or unusually dirty looking fur. Cats with flea allergies often lose hair over large portions of their bodies, while dogs typically lose fur around the base of the tail. A flea-bitten pet may have obvious spots and scabs, especially in areas where they scratch or chew the most. Look for sores and scabs in areas like the tail, rear end, legs, and neck.   You might also notice general redness and irritation or areas where the skin is thickened or discolored. If your pet is allergic to fleas, they may develop sores that ooze or crust over. Even if you never see the fleas themselves, they often leave behind tell-tale black flecks in your pet’s fur and bedding. Try running a comb through your animal’s fur to see if you can find flea dirt (feces) and live fleas.  Try combing your pet over a white surface, such as a piece of cloth or paper, so that any falling dirt or fleas are more obvious. To prevent the fleas from escaping and moving around your home, you can also comb your pet over a sink or tub with a little soapy water in it. This way, any fleas that you comb out of your pet’s fur will die when they land in the water. Since flea dirt is primarily composed of blood, it will turn red or reddish brown if you mix it with water. Focus on the parts of your animal where fleas are most likely to be active. For example, fleas most commonly gather on the ears, neck, lower back, and base of the tail on dogs. On cats, fleas may concentrate on the back of the neck and top of the head.
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Look for persistent scratching or biting behaviors. Check for rough, patchy, or thinning fur. Keep an eye out for scabs and sores on the skin. Check your pets’ fur and bedding for flea dirt.

Problem: Article: If you’re working with another person, this job is much easier. Have them hold the bike straight upright, without leaning towards one side. The easiest way is for the other person to sit on the bike like they’re riding it and plant both their feet. If you don’t have a partner to work with, you can still secure the bike. Use the kickstand while you’re getting everything into position, but raise it before you tie the bike down. Use standard tie-down straps that are available at a hardware store. Move up so you’re even with the front tire. It doesn’t matter which side you start on. Then tie the end of one strap to the trailer body. Pull on it to make sure the knot is secure.  Some trailers and trucks have designated tie-down spots. Look for hooks or loops indicating a tie-down point. If your trailer doesn’t have these, then tie the strap to a side bar on the trailer. Don't use plain rope for this job. Rope won't work with a ratchet, so you won't be able to get it tight enough. Start on the suspension tube on the same side that you tied the strap. Loop around the tube, above rubber parts of the shock absorber.  Some motorcycles have a cross brace designed for tying. Check if your motorcycle has this attachment. Don't wrap the straps around the shock absorbers, the rubber parts of the suspension. Tie a rope with a ratchet strap attached to it to the trailer in front of the front tire. Loop the first strap through the ratchet strap, then crank the ratchet to tighten the strap. Stop when the strap is taut. If you have a partner, have them sit on the bike so you don’t pull the strap all the way to one side. With one side secure, even the bike out with another strap. Use the same process on the other side of the front wheel. Tie the strap to one side, loop it around the suspension tube, then tighten it with a ratchet strap. The equal force will keep the bike held upright.  Try rocking the bike back and forth to make sure the straps are equally-taut. After the front wheel is secure, your partner can stop holding or sitting on the bike.
Summary: Hold the bike upright. Tie one end of the strap to the side of the trailer in line with the front tire. Loop a strap around one of the front suspension tubes. Secure the other end of the strap to a ratchet strap and tighten it. Repeat the process on the opposite side of the front wheel.

Having the “just a temp” mindset will prevent you from achieving success. If you treat the job as a temporary position by not giving your all and showing little commitment, you will be treated as a temp and not offered the opportunity to stay. Acting like a permanent employee means coming to work as if you already are one. The more normal and “at home” you feel, the more you will be seen as such by others. You can get started by doing the following:  Show up on time Follow the rules Dress according to the dress code Make connections Share ideas Complete assigned tasks to the best of your ability You may not be expected to go above and beyond or even to do a good job. If you value a career opportunity, treat the position as if it is already permanent. Exceed expectations by doing  the following:  Show attention to detail, and keep mistakes to a minimum. Your supervisor will be relieved to know s/he won't have to go over your work or ask you to re-do it. Work overtime to complete projects that have strict deadlines. If your supervisor allows it, you will show dedication to the company by offering to work overtime. Participate in team meetings. Actively participate in team conversations by giving your opinions and sharing your ideas. This will show you truly want to contribute to team success. Volunteer and take initiative on special projects. Sometimes situations arise where certain team members are required to head up special projects. Do not let your temporary status get in your way. If you feel you can truly contribute to the project, volunteer! Your supervisor will appreciate your initiative. It is important to notify your supervisor that you are interested in permanent placement with the company. However, it is not good to keep talking about it, because you will seem annoying and pushy. When bringing this up to your supervisor you can choose to do the following:  Express interest at the beginning of your employment. You can simply say, “I am excited to start working with you and hope my accomplishments will prove my ability to do this job on a permanent basis.” Remind your supervisor toward the middle of your specified time with the company,  preferably after making a good contribution or completing a major project successfully. You can remind them by saying, “I really feel like I can succeed here. If I am offered this position permanently, I know I can contribute to more team successes." Have a discussion with your supervisor a few weeks before your temp status ends. Use this time to be honest about your interest in a permanent position, and remind them of your successes. You can also ask about time-frames and notices, since you would need to seek other employment if they choose not to offer you the job permanently. There is no need to keep asking about a permanent job. Your desire has been made clear, and it is up to the company now. Most likely the decision will be made collectively with input from your co-workers, supervisor, HR and possibly upper-level management.  Be patient. If you seem to fit in well and are the right person for the job, you will be offered the position.
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Think and act like a permanent employee to be seen as one. Beat the temp stigma by exceeding expectations for a temp worker. Express interest in a permanent position. Wait for a decision to be made.