Problem: Article: Bacterial ear infections can range from a mild infection easily cleared with medication to serious infections causing the dog to feel very unwell. A veterinarian needs to be involved in the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial ear infections due to the potential for serious complications. Occasionally, odd lumps or bumps are found in and around the ears. Most times these lumps and bumps are nothing but skin cysts or reactions to trauma or bug bites. Carefully watch these at home. If they don’t go away within a week, grow larger, or bother your dog, consult a veterinarian.
Summary: Look for the signs of a bacterial infection in the outer part of the ear. Keep an eye out for anything that might be a tumor, but remember that these are rare.

Problem: Article: You can earn one as a prize for the bug-catching contest, get one from Bill's grandfather, win it from a trainer on Rt. 38, or trade with a friend. You can also buy a Thunder Stone at the Pokeathlon Dome on a Wednesday, Thursday, or Saturday. This is very important in case you don't like your Jolteon.
Summary: Find a Thunder Stone. Save the game before you use the Thunder Stone. Use the Thunder Stone on your Eevee.

Problem: Article: You should plan ahead if you want a productive day. Before going to bed for the night, make a to-do list. Actually, make one that's doable. If you list an onslaught of tasks, this is more likely to stress you out than make you productive. Stick to 3 to 5 big daily goals.  If your goals are bigger, stick to a lower number. For example, if you need to finish a report for work, that's going to take a lot of sub-steps. You can write a goal that just says, "Finish the Henderson report by end of day" and assume you'll have a lot of sub-steps involved there. If you don't have any big tasks ahead, reach for 4 or 5 smaller goals. You could write something like, "Return e-mail to Cindy, rewrite press release, proofread website copy, and return Carter's phone call." Remember, you may get more done. In fact, if you work hard and stay productive, there is a good chance you will exceed this list. The point of making your list is to get a sense of what absolutely must be done by the end of the day. Seeing your main goals written down can help you prioritize. Lemon can boost your energy in the morning, which can increase your productivity throughout the day. As soon as you wake up in the morning, have a glass of water with lemon juice squeezed in. Do not drink pure lemon juice, as this is hard on your teeth. It can help to place a pitcher of lemon water in the fridge before bed at night.  For best results, you should drink the lemon water on an empty stomach. Wait 15 to 30 minutes to eat after drinking the water. Facebook, Twitter, and other social media outlets can make you lose focus. Do not grab your phone first thing in the morning to check your Facebook. Instead, focus your energy elsewhere.  Think of a relaxing, positive way to start the day. Social media can often fuel feelings of inadequacy, making you grumpy at the beginning of the day. Instead, stretch, meditate, watch the birds outside, or listen to a song you like. Make a rule for yourself about when you can first look at social media. You can promise yourself, for example, you won't check Facebook until after breakfast. If this becomes a more serious problem for you, you can even block distracting sites on your iPhone. A good breakfast is vital for a successful day. It's called the most important meal of the day for a reason. Breakfast helps improve your mood and energy and can increase your overall productivity.  Go for a real breakfast. Skip the processed foods or sugary snacks like donuts. Oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, and eggs are all great breakfast choices. If you're in a rush, try grabbing something small on your way out the door. Even eating a banana on your way to work can help bolster your productivity levels. A workout can help regulate your mood and stress level. Also, physical activity bolsters your energy. Get up a little earlier in the mornings so you can fit a workout in before work or school.  You don't have to do a long workout. Something as simple as 10 minutes of physical activity can help. You can go for a brisk 10 minute walk, do 10 minutes of aerobics in your kitchen, or run on the treadmill for 10 minutes. If you like something like yoga or Pilates, try to find a 10 minute routine online.
Summary: Start preparation the night before. Have a glass of lemon water. Avoid social media right away. Have breakfast. Exercise before work.

Problem: Article: Dogs respond with aggression for many different reasons. Your dog’s aggressive behavior may be triggered by a certain type of person or situation. For example, some dogs become aggressive when new people visit, or when people walk past your dog’s yard area. Try to identify your dog’s triggers to help you as you attempt to retrain him. Pay special attention to his body language when he is exposed to one of his triggers. Many dogs are fearful or anxious prior to aggression. Common signs to watch for include a lowered head, low body posture, tail tucked between the legs, licking lips, looking away, dilated eyes,  shivering or shaking. A dog that intends to attack will make a subtle change in the way he is standing. He will make direct eye contact and stare at his target. Then he will shift his weight so that it is over his front legs. He may also give a stiff tail wag with his tail held low. Watch for these signs because they indicate that a dog is about to lunge.  If you are ever faced with a dog showing any of these signs, your best defense is to step aside or away from the dog and avoid staring back at him. Be quiet and calm as you do so. If you notice your dog behaving this way, get him under control with a leash or bring him inside immediately. You will not be able to solve your dog’s aggression problem with a single training session. Retraining an aggressive dog takes time. Be patient and take precautions (such as a strong leash and a muzzle) to protect yourself and others as you retrain your dog. Never hit or punish your aggressive dog. Doing so will cause your dog to become over excited, or if his aggression is due to anxiety it will make him more fearful. As a result, his aggression may become worse. To increase your chances of success in retraining your dog, it is a good idea to consider a consultation with a registered pet behaviorist. Aggression has many contributing factors and a home consultation with an expert may give you the best chance of identifying all of these factors and working out the best strategy to control them.  For example your dog may have a fear of strangers or other dogs, territorial aggression, or be prone to protecting a resource such as food. Ask your veterinarian for help finding a registered pet behaviorist in your area. While you are retraining your dog, try to avoid his triggers. This might mean changing your walk route to something that is quieter and less used by dog walkers or playing vigorous games in the yard to burn off energy rather than going to the park.
Summary:
Think about what triggers your dog’s aggressive behavior. Get into the habit of reading your dog’s body language. Learn how to recognize common signs of aggression. Understand that there is no quick fix for aggression. Consider having a consultation with a registered pet behaviorist. Change your routine to reduce exposure to triggers.