If you are trying to mate your dog and you are having difficulty doing that then you should first think about what the potential problems might be. If you can identify what the problem might stem from, then it may be easier to address. For a male dog, some potential risk factors for infertility include:  Age, too old or too young Injury to reproductive organs Physical injury or physical inability that restricts ability to mount female dog Medications that decrease fertility or sex drive Lack of interest in mating can signal that your dog has a hormonal problem. Take your dog to its veterinarian if you are trying to get it to mate and it does not want to. When you are trying to get a male dog to mate you need to get it near a female dog that is in the right stage of its reproductive cycle. The female dog will give off pheromones that lure the male dog towards it and initiate the breeding process. If you are convinced that the issue with infertility is with the dog's semen, and not its ability to consummate sexual intercourse, then you can have the semen tested. Semen testing will tell you about the quality of the dog's sperm, if they are formed correctly, and if they have the ability to move towards a female dog's egg.  Semen testing is done at many veterinary clinics, as well as clinics specializing in breeding and fertility. Conditions that semen testing could identify include Teratozoospermia. This is a condition in which the dog's sperm do not form correctly and some of them are abnormally shaped.
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One-sentence summary -- Identify risk factors for infertility. Pay attention to lack of interest in mating. Get the dog tested for fertility.


If you're a guy walk with your chest out a little bit, not in a ridiculous way, but in a way that makes you look power. Keep your eyes up and your chin up. This is a confident walk and will make you look cool. Don’t mix up being cool with being aloof. You can be extremely friendly and mysterious at the same time. You don’t need to constantly reveal things about yourself. Just be friendly to those around you! Smile and wave at people in the hallway. The more that people know you, the more cool people will think you are. If you smile at people, they’ll want to get to know you. You're not in the military, relax a little bit. It's considered nerdy to have a perfect posture all the time. Slouch in your desk and put your feet out in front of you. You don't have to do this all the time, but it will help you look nonchalant. If you really want to take it to the next level you can put your hands behind your head too. It's always cool to lean up against things - the cool guys do it all the time in movies. If you're talking to a girl or guy in the lunch line try leaning up against the wall with your shoulder while you keep eye contact with them. Super cool.
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One-sentence summary -- Walk confidently. Smile. Don't always sit up straight. Lean up against things.


If you're delivering your icebreaker in a context where people will want to know who you are like, you can focus on giving a chronological account of your life. You won't be able to talk about every single life event, but you can choose a few milestones. For example, if you're accepting an award, you'll want to introduce yourself to the audience. A chronological account of your life tells your audience where and when you were born, the first memory you can remember, and where you went to college. You can write an icebreaker speech that focuses on the events in your life that share a theme. This is an especially good approach if you're giving your speech in a context that focuses on a specific issue or theme..  For example, if you're giving your speech at a business meeting, you might want to focus on your most impressive business-related accomplishments. If you're giving your speech in an academic setting, you might want to highlight your academic accomplishments, including degrees and certifications. You can also structure your speech around a common thread in your life. This approach allows to focus on the things you love, rather than just a list of your accomplishments.  For instance, if you are a veterinarian, you might talk about your first pet, your first job caring for animals, your decision to become a veterinarian, your current practice and your current pets. This is also a great approach if you're writing a wedding toast. Focus on your friendship with the couple (or just one of them) and how it has influenced your life over time.
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One-sentence summary -- Give a chronological account of your life. Try a topical approach. Focus on a common thread in your life.


Daily blood sugar testing with a glucometer is advised to avoid episodes of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This will also help assess your ideal insulin requirement. Learning to use a glucometer is important. Select a brand that has easily obtainable glucose strips. In the beginning you may have to check your blood sugar levels three to four times a day or even at nighttime. Managing your insulin levels improves carbohydrate metabolism and reduces blood sugar levels. Insulin therapy is individualized according to weight, lifestyle, age, family support, and occupation. Follow your healthcare provider’s instructions when administering insulin injections. If medications are required, some physicians recommend starting with oral blood sugar control medications such as metformin or glyburide. If oral agents fail, the traditional treatment involves an intermediate insulin such as NPH in the morning and bedtime, and a short acting insulin with some or all meals. The dosing depends on weight, trimester of pregnancy, and how elevated the blood sugars are.
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Monitor blood glucose (sugar) as recommended by your healthcare provider. Know the benefits of insulin therapy. Know when you should have insulin therapy.