Q: If you have never trained a dog before, a dog training class is a helpful way to learn the basics. Obedience classes can also help you and your dog grow closer since you will be working with it one-on-one.  Training your dog can help keep them safe, healthy, and sociable. As the owner, you are the leader and guide in your relationship with your dog. They rely on you for their health and well-being so it is important to set boundaries with your dog in regards to undesirable behaviors. Obedience classes help you and your dog to establish good communication when they learn to respect and follow your verbal and physical cues. When you are training your dog, mix it with play!  Many dogs, especially working dog breeds, enjoy tasks and are bred to perform jobs. These dogs may benefit from participating in an agility training course, receiving more exercise, and spending more time outdoors.  Many dogs are motivated by food, so small treats can be a positive motivator when they correctly do a trick or a specific behavior. Play encourages a healthy relationship and gives you an opportunity to continue to bond with your dog.  Games like fetch or tug of war are great ways to give your dog some exercise and for them to have fun. Try different games to see what your dog enjoys.  Some dogs are less interested in playing with you than others. Some may prefer to play independently or with other dogs. This is okay! This is just your dog’s personal preference and you should respect that. Keep track of games and toys that your dog likes better than others! If your dog likes fetch, get toys that can be thrown or tossed, like balls and frisbees. If they prefer puzzles, invest in Kong toys or toys where treats can be hidden inside. Physical contact is a great way to show that you care about your pet. Most dogs love belly rubs, pats on the head, and pets. When you pet your dog, studies have shown that both you and your dog release a hormone called oxytocin, which makes you both feel calm and happy.  Snuggling and cuddling with your dog helps to de-stress both of you, while encouraging a strong physical bond. Some dogs like more physical contact than others, and there are times when even the cuddliest dog needs their space. Just like with humans, sometimes dogs want to be close to you and in physical contact, and during other times they don't. Physical contact helps to solidify the emotional and relational bond between you and your dog. It demonstrates that you both love, respect, and care for each other. Grooming also shows your dog that you care about their wellbeing, and it helps to foster a physical bond while keeping your dog healthy and clean. Disciplining your dog is essential in maintaining good boundaries in your relationship.  There are different ways to discipline your dog, but you should never hit your dog. If a dog has done something that it shouldn't have, like going on your couch or eating off your plate, you can make them sit and sternly say, "No! Bad dog! Don't do that!"  If you use a stern voice for disciplining them, they will act submissive because they will know they were bad. What you see as "guilty", a dog sees as sad. Averting the eyes, crouching down low with their head bowed, or giving you that look, shows that they know you are mad at them. While they might know you are mad at them, it is important to give discipline right away, when they are bad. That way, they will know why they are in trouble.  If you come home to find that they have ripped the couch to shreds, do not discipline them. You didn't catch them in the act, therefore they have no idea what you are yelling at them for. Destructive behavior is a sign of boredom. Let them spend the day outside in your backyard, or perhaps take them for more frequent walks. If you do not want them in the livingroom, or any particular room, consider dog gates. Don't use threats that your dog won't understand. For instance, "You ripped up the couch, we are not going to the dog park tomorrow!". Dogs will not understand this and have no idea what you are saying.   Use discipline that is appropriate for the scenario. The discipline that you would use if your dog barked when it shouldn't have versus tearing up your couch will be very different. Avoid using the dog's crate for discipline. The crate should be a safe space for your dog. Only put the dog in there if it is too hyper or wound up.
A: Attend a brief dog training class. Keep all learning a fun experience. Play with your dog. Pet your dog. Discipline your dog.

Q: You'll need lots of wood.  Wood is used to make everything from the floors, counters, shelves, tables, and chairs.  You'll also need trapdoors and pressure plates which can be used to craft stovetops, tabletops, and the sides of chairs. Keep in mind that different types of trees produce different color wood.  Oak and Birch trees produce lighter color wood.  Dark oak and spruce have a darker color.  Jungle wood and acacia have a reddish tent to it. Cobblestone is mined from stone using a pickaxe.  Stone can be found underground and alongside mountains. Stone can be used to make buttons as well as for countertops and floors.  Use the following steps to craft stone:   Craft a crafting table from the wooden planks you made.  Craft a furnace using the crafting table and 8 pieces of cobblestone. Place the furnace and open it. Place cobblestone in the space above the icon that resembles a flame. Place place fuel in the space below the icon that resembles a flame.  You can use coal, charcoal, wood, or wooden planks. Wait for the cobblestone to finish cooking and gather your stone from the furnace. Minecraft has lots of materials that can be used to craft a good looking kitchen.  And they're always adding new materials.  Below is a list of some items you may want to add to your kitchen and where you can find them:   Iron:  Iron can be used to craft buttons, cauldrons (for a sink), buckets, and steel doors.  Iron ore is mined in caves using a stone pickaxe and then smelted into Iron bars using a furnace.  Sand: Sand is found in and alongside rivers and lakes and mined using a shovel.  It can be used to craft sandstone, which can be used for counters and floors.  It can also be smelted in a furnace to create glass, which can be used for windows.  Granite:  Granite is a reddish stone found in caves.  It can be mined with a pickaxe.  You can use a crafting table to craft polished granite from 4 granite blocks.  Clay:  Clay can be found by mining clay blocks using a shovel in rivers and lakes.  It can be used to craft clay blocks and bricks which make great walls and counters.  Nether Quartz Block:  Nether quartz blocks can be crafted from nether quartz.  You get nether quartz by smelting a nether quartz block mined in the nether in a furnace.  You can then craft four nether quartz into a nether quartz block using a crafting table.  Plants: For some added decoration, consider adding some flowers or plants to your kitchen.
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Gather wood from the trees. Mine cobblestone. Craft stone. Gather optional materials.