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If you’re unable to do an automatic code search and cannot enter the device code manually, try a Manual Code Search. Start by powering on the device that you want to control (e.g., your DVD player, stereo receiver). You'll only be able to use your RCA remote with devices that support remote control in the first place. If the device did not come with a remote, you likely won't be able to use your RCA remote to control it. Keep the remote pointed at the device during the code search process. For example, to program the remote for a DVD player, press the DVD button. The Power light will turn on. Continue to hold until the light turns off and then on again. Now your remote will try different codes in an attempt to turn off the device. Once the proper code is found (typically after about five seconds), the device will turn off. Do this only if the device did not turn off after five seconds. Pressing Play or Slow again will tell the remote to try the next batch of codes. Repeat this every five seconds until the device turns off. This should turn it back on again. You may have to press this multiple times to find the correct code. Once the device turns back on after pressing the Reverse button, you've found the correct code. Press Stop to lock it into your remote. Note: Universal remotes can be finicky, and you may need to start the process over if something goes wrong. Make sure you are keeping the remote pointed at the device, and that you follow each step exactly.

summary: Turn on the device you want to control. Point the remote at the device. Press and release the device button that matches the device you want to control. Press and hold the Power button on your device and your remote. Press the Play or Slow button on your remote. Press the Play or Slow button again. Press the Reverse or Skip Back button once the device turns off. Press Stop or OK to lock in your code.


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Avoid letting your dog get familiar with toileting indoors if you'd like it to toilet outside. If you have a place in your yard where you'd like your dog to toilet, bring it to the spot immediately. Before you even go into your house, let it sniff around the yard until your dog urinates or defecates. When your dog does urinate or defecate, give your dog lots of verbal praise and attention so your dog associates going to the bathroom outside with being praised. In order to make your French bulldog a good household member, begin potty training your dog as soon as you get it. If you wait to begin training and let your dog toilet on puppy pads, it will take longer to potty train it and you dog will be confused about where to toilet. You'll need to be very consistent and encouraging when you begin housebreaking your French bulldog. Most dogs will show signs that they need to toilet, so watch your French bulldog to become familiar with your dog's specific signs. You should also be in the habit of frequently giving it  the opportunity to toilet. Signs that your dog needs to toilet include:  Panting Pacing or sniffing around the house Barking Wandering off to a quiet area If you didn't notice your dog's cue to toilet or your dog accidentally goes in the house, thoroughly clean up the mess. You'll need to use a product designed for pet messes or a special pet-urine enzymatic cleaner. This will completely remove the scent of urine so your dog doesn't return to the same spot to toilet later. Don't scold or hit your dog for having an accident. Your dog won't be able to associate the punishment with the action (toileting inside) and your dog will learn not to trust you.

summary: Decide where you want your dog to toilet. Start training right away. Watch for signs that your dog needs to toilet. Clean up messes immediately.


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Quickly identify something you can schedule during the party or event in question, and ruefully claim you’ve already scheduled something else.  If you are not known for being quick on your feet, pause for a moment and say you’re thinking about whether or not you are free, or rifle through your phone or calendar while you try to come up with something. You can say something such as “I have a doctor’s appointment that day, I’m so sorry!” This is key to successfully pulling off this ruse. Actually scheduling something at the same time will make keeping up the pretense of your story extremely easy. If you claim a social or work appointment, you can even take a photo or recording of your presence at said appointment to upload to Instagram or Facebook. Actually go once you’ve scheduled an appointment! This is a great way to complete a task you’ve pushed aside or avoided, as you have no way to back out of it. If someone later asks how your appointment went, you won’t have to fumble for an explanation: you’ll be able to honestly describe how your day or evening went. Choose an appointment that is not readily rescheduled. A hair appointment, for instance, can likely be pushed to another time, but a doctor’s appointment is harder to reschedule. Once the event has passed, if you see the host or person who invited you, ask about the event, how it went, who was there, etc. Be gracious in hearing about what transpired. After you discuss the party, once again express your regret that you had something else scheduled, and finish your conversation with something such as, “I’m sorry I wasn’t able to come--it sounds like a great party.” Be sincere. If you cannot think of something nice to say, you can just apologize and leave it at that.
summary: Be quick on your feet. Schedule something at the same time. Go to your appointment, date, etc. Express interest in hearing about the event. Express your regrets at having had plans.