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Prior to adopting your dog, make sure that you know about the breed’s characteristics. For instance, a beagle is known for barking. There are so many animals that are brought into a home with the best of intentions, but because that family did not do their homework, months later they get rid of the pet because it did not live up to their expectations. Knowing about the breed can help you avoid purchasing a dog with known characteristics that you may find troublesome (i.e., barking). However, there are some dogs who bark excessively compared to others of their breed. Here are some tips that may help keep your dog quiet. This is NOT a positive method, it is an assertive method (meaning negative and positive feedback).

Steps

1. When the dog begins to bark, scold him with a firm “No.”
2. If he barks again, use a spray bottle filled with water, and using a displeased tone, repeat “No.” Tone of voice is very important. Someone with a weak tone and body language will get a very different reaction than someone who is very assertive and strong in tone.
3. Your dog may repeat barking. Don’t give up. Stay calm and repeat your negative-toned “No.”
4. Do not ever hit your dog unless it’s part of a struggle to break up a fight with another animal or a person. Some people believe that using a rolled up paper to make a loud noise may cause your dog to stop barking. This is rarely effective and often has negative consequences. Scaring your dog is not recommended. Stay away from using newspapers and never hit your dog.
5. Repeat the “no” command, combined with the spray bottle if necessary, and be patient–don’t lose your cool or hit the dog; this will break his desire to make you happy, which is an important part of training.
6. If he stops barking, have him perform a previously learned command (i.e., sit), then give calm praise. Don’t praise as soon as barking stops because he may believe you’re praising the bad behavior.
7. If the above tips fail, some people recommend electronic “shock” or spray collars. For the vast majority of dogs, alternative methods will be more successful, with lower cost and pain involved for the dog. These expensive devices may stop the barking, but can make training harder by causing your dog discomfort. This could result in an unhappy dog which could make them harder to train and possibly aggressive.

Tips

• Owners with Chihuahuas should seek professional dog trainers. Other breeds that require professional trainers are Basset Hounds and Miniature Collies.
• Inflicting bodily harm to discipline a pet is not recommended and may make the animal outwardly aggressive.
• When training your dog to a specific command, like “SIT,” try to use good-tasting, healthy dog treats. Milkbone are usually not as healthy as the treats specialty pet stores carry, which are often slightly more expensive, but healthier and more varied in flavour. Keep in mind that these are still only ‘treats’ and cannot substitute a dog’s regular meals.
• When a dog barks profusely, it sometimes indicates the need for human affection and attention, or it may be the result of built-up energy. For instance, it is not wise to keep a dog such as the Border Collie cooped up in an apartment. The dog has no way to release all of its dormant energy.
• Consider using a buzzer collar. Every time your dog barks, a small jolt will come from the collar. Talk to your vet before purchasing one but as stated above, this is not recommended. It can be as bad as hitting your dog for bad behaviour.
• Teach a dog that barks a lot to “speak.” By putting the command on cue you have more control over the behavior.
• Before tell your dog to “quiet,” check to see what they are barking at. They really are barking for a reason, today it maybe a lady with a baby stroller, tomorrow it could be an intruder or fire.

Warnings

• Please refrain from hitting your beloved pets. It only worsens the situation. They will end up barking louder.
• Please seek professional help before using a “shock” collar as misusing it can induce great pain.
• Do not put vinegar in the water bottle; vinegar contains acetic acid that can cause skin burns, permanent eye damage, and irritation to the mucous membranes!
• Don’t yell “no”. To a dog it sounds like a bark and may increase barking. “No” or “Quiet” in a firm voice is much more effective.
• The reason you don’t want to hit your dog is that it’ll make it more inclined to distrusting you and it will make the dog meaner.

Things You’ll Need

• Spray bottle
• Patience
• Dog
• Water

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• How to Control Your Dog’s Behavior by Becoming Pack Leader
• How to Train Your Dog using the M.U.T.T. Method
• How to Prevent a Dog From Door Charging
• How to Train a Puppy Not to Bite

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Toddlers don’t like showers when they’re used to bubble baths. You want to save water and time using the shower. But how many times you beg or plead your toddler, they say, “No mommy/daddy, I want bubble bath!” Even if you drag them into the shower they flings the door open running around with their bare heinie. Well, here are steps to encourage your toddler to take a shower.

Steps

1. Encourage your toddler: Tell your toddler that if they takes a shower you’ll give them a cookie, toy, treat, etc.
2. Make it look like a bubble bath: Use the same bubble bath as you did before. Or give them their special toy they use to play with in the tub.
3. Sing: If you have a good voice sing him into the shower. just like Marry Poppins sang Micheal and Jane to bed.
4. Give them a towel: If your toddler is afraid to get water in his her eyes use a towel to hide his eyes away from the water.
5. Be nice: Don’t scream or shove them into the shower that will make them think the shower is a punishment. Talk nicely for example: “Honey, come on, the shower is a wonderful place. It’s like going out in the rain and jumping into puddles. if you jump you will slip, but the bright side is you don’t have to wear a hat or carry an umbrella.”
6. Clean them: After you got him her into the shower clean them. Make sure to give him a towel so the soap doesn’t burn the eyes. Remember to clean behind the ears!

Things You’ll Need

• a towel
• a good voice (optional)
• A shower
• scented Bubble bath
• a smile
• cookie, toy, treat etc.
• Bath time toy

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• How to Buy a Baby Carseat/Stroller Travel System
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• How to Pack a Diaper Bag

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Adopting a child from China can be an exciting opportunity for your family, but you’ll have many papers to file before the pitter-patter of little feet fills your home. The international adoption process is time-consuming, arduous and expensive - it can take up to 18 months and cost as much as $15,000 to $20,000 - but it’s well worth the effort. Here is an overview of the steps required to bring your newest family member home. These instructions are written with Americans in mind, but many of the steps will apply to parents-to-be of any nationality.

Steps

1. Find an adoption agency specializing in adoptions from China. The China Center of Adoption Affairs (CCAA) is in charge of all adoptions from China, and they only accept applications submitted through a registered adoption agency. The CCAA maintains an extensive list of agencies on its website (see the links section). Some are better than others, and some have lower fees, so research to find your best option.
2. Complete a home study. The home study is a biography of the prospective parents and an assessment of their living situation, and must be performed by a licensed social worker employed by a registered Chinese adoption agency. The home study requires four face-to-face visits with a social worker which usually includes a social worker’s visit to your home and three more interviews which can be conducted in your home or in the social worker’s office.
3. Assemble your application dossier. Your full application dossier requires a long list of supplementary documents, including a cover letter, certified copies of health documents, a criminal background check, tax documents or a letter from a CPA stating your yearly income, and pictures of you and your home. All documents will need to be notarized, certified by your Secretary of State, then authenticated by the Chinese Consulate that is responsible for your home state. It can take some time to get all these documents together, so start the process as soon as you can. Most people take about six months to complete the paperwork.
4. Complete your adoption application, as provided by your adoption agency. Along with all the supplementary documents, you’ll also send your application, which will include your preferences in age, sex, and health status of your child. Think long and hard about the preferences you list - the decisions you make will determine what child will join your family, and if you decide to change your preferences later, it can delay the process or even bring it to a halt. It should be noted that while the CCAA makes an effort to meet the requests of parents, files are matched based on the date that they are logged in with the CCAA with the files of children who are paper ready at the time. Individual requests may not be possible to meet, especially requests for a very narrow age range. Once your dossier is completed, your agency will submit it to the CCAA.
5. You should also submit an I-600A form (”Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition”) to the USCIS to get preliminary approval for your child to come to the U.S. This can take some time, so file it promptly.
6. Wait for a referral. There’s not much to do at this point but wait (and make sure your passports are current in preparation for the eventual trip to China). For many prospective parents, however, this is the hardest part of the process. The CCAA can be seriously backlogged and you may be waiting for a few months or more than a year if you are requesting a non special needs child. Follow up with your agency occasionally, but mainly just try to be patient. Remember, you’re getting close.
7. Accept or refuse a referral. When the CCAA has approved your application and matched you with a child, they will send you a referral–sometimes called an offer–for a specific child. The referral will include a picture and medical history for the child, as well as a brief introduction letter, often in the form of a check list of child’s abilities and personality. If you have additional questions, you may contact the CCAA through your agency. Refusals are rare, and second referrals can be difficult to obtain.
8. Travel to China to complete the adoption process. After you accept a referral, the CCAA will send you a sealed approval notice. With this in hand, you may travel to China to adopt your child. You will typically need to be in China for 10 - 17 days to finalize the adoption. Before you go, make sure you have the required immunizations. Your adoption agency will contact the U.S. consulate in Guangzhou, China to schedule an immigration interview. Do not make travel plans until you have a confirmed appointment with the consulate. If you’ve chosen a good adoption agency, these things will be taken care of for you.
9. Proceed to the Civil Affairs Bureau (CAB) in the province where your child is located. At the CAB, a notary will interview you and certify the birth certificate for your child. The interview is for official purposes only and is very brief.
10. Pick up your child either at a local governmental building, or your child will be brought to your hotel. If you are very lucky you will visit the Children’s Welfare Institute where he or she resides. China’s orphanages are called Children’s Welfare Institutes (CWI) or Social Welfare Institutes (SWI). Here you will finally meet your child and finalize the adoption process. You will be interviewed again and sign the adoption paperwork. You will also need to make a required standard donation of $3000 to the CWI, plus the cost of in-country adoption paperwork (typically $750 - $1500 additional). Once the adoption is final, you are fully and legally responsible for your new child.
11. Obtain a Chinese passport and exit permit for your child. With the notarized birth certificate in hand, proceed to the provincial Public Security Bureau to obtain a passport. This is necessary to facilitate immigration into the U.S. Again, your agency will be making all these arrangements, and a great agency will do this all for you while you bond with your new child.
12. Get a medical exam for your child, as arranged by your adoption agency. Your child will need a medical exam from an approved health center to obtain an immigrant visa. This exam is most conveniently conducted in Guangzhou, since you will need to go there to get the visa.
13. Get an immigrant visa for your child. Go to the U.S. consulate in Guangzhou to complete the visa interview and obtain your child’s visa. You should now have all the necessary documents; once the consulate has these, they will issue a visa within 24 hours.
14. Return to your home country. All you need to do now is bring your child back to his or her loving new home. In the US, if both parents meet the child before the adoption is final, he or she will automatically become a U.S. citizen upon arrival. Otherwise, you will need to apply for your child’s citizenship upon your return, but that’s the easy part - you’ve got a lifetime of parenting ahead!
15. More Paperwork. The CCAA requires two additional visits by your social worker to confirm that the child and you are adjusting well. These will entail detailed interviews and the completion of forms. Usually these visits take place at six and twelve months post-adoption. You will also need to submit photos your child in his new environment and apply for a social security number for your child. You may want to get a U.S. passport for your child as well. Additionally, many states require re-adoption done stateside. Check with your agency to ensure your paperwork is completed.

Tips

• Do as much research as possible before choosing an adoption agency. The website for Families with Children from China (FCC), an organization of families who have adopted from China, has a good article on agencies. Checking with the Better Business Bureau is a good place to start, but you should also make sure to ask prospective agencies any questions you have and research them on the Internet. Ideally, you should interview parents who have used an agency before.
• Once you get a referral, be sure to carefully review your prospective child’s health history. Consider taking the report to a pediatrician. Your agency will assist you with any questions you have, and will be able to communicate with the orphanage you child resides in for further questions. You’ll still need another exam for the immigrant visa, but if you discover new health problems at this stage, it’s already too late to refuse the child.
• When you travel to China, consider bringing necessities such as baby wipes, various sizes of diapers and a variety of bottles and sippy cups. Your agency should provide you with a comprehensive list of items to bring and not to bring. Purchasing an umbrella stroller in China is cheap, but not recommended as it’s preferable for you to hold your child while they adjust to you and the new environment. Some items can be difficult to find in China, especially in rural areas, and your trip will be difficult enough without having to worry about last-minute shopping.
• Meeting your child for the first time is an emotional, and often overwhelming experience for both the parent and the child. It may take several days for your child to become comfortable around you. Try to spend as much time as possible just getting to know your child, and making them feel safe and secure around you.
• A wealth of information is available to prospective adoptive parents. Check the links section for useful resources, and perform a search on the Internet for specific questions.
• While the amount of paperwork may seem daunting, you will undoubtedly find it worthwhile once you meet your new child.

Warnings

• The adoption process for special-needs children can be significantly faster than for others, but if you decide to welcome one of these children into your home, be sure that you are prepared and willing to take on the extra commitment in the long term.
• Timing is everything. Especially when assembling your dossier, carefully review what you need early to acquire something later. For example, you’ll need to include a photocopy of your passport in your dossier. This means getting your passport right away, even though you likely won’t need the actual passport (to travel to China) for another two years. Be prepared to pay “expedited” fees if you are working under a desired timeline.
• Be very careful with your passport and cash when traveling in China. Passports can fetch thousands of dollars on the black market, and it can be very difficult to obtain a new one if yours is stolen. Also, the adoption process necessitates that you carry large sums of cash with you. As always, use common sense and your intuition to avoid theft.
• Removal from their culture can have a serious impact on a child, such as feelings of not belonging or being out-of-touch. Do research about what adoption means to both you and the child, but not just with agencies. Try to find an adoptee group of local or international adoptees or join and online forum who has international adoptees and ask questions.

Related wikiHows

• How to Co Sleep Safely With Your Baby
• How to Keep a Baby Entertained
• How to Change a Diaper
• How to Bathe an Infant
• How to Adopt a Child
• How to Wear Your Baby

Sources and Citations

• http://www.gwca.org Great Wall China Adoption
• http://www.fwcc.org Families with Children from China
• http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/country/country_365.html U.S. State Department’s guide to China adoptions
• http://travel.state.gov/family/adoption/info/info_457.html Information on child citizenship
• http://www.china-ccaa.org/gwsyzz/gwsyzz_index_en.jsp China Center of Adoption Affairs
• http://soulofadoption.com/forum/index.php Good forum for all Adoption related stuff.

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English speakers communicating with wikiHow editors from the USA will need to know just a little more about the language.

Steps

1. Be aware that certain food items are called by different names:
   • French fries are chopped and fried potatos,
   • Potato Chips are crisps,
   • Cookie is a Biscuit.
   • Biscuit is a small piece of soft bread.
2. Learn the different terms for parts of a building:
   • The First floor is the Ground Floor.
   • The Second floor is the First Floor
   • Elevator is the Lift,
   • Apartment is the general word for a Flat,
3. Study these terms for when you are on the move:
   • The Trunk is the Boot of the car, and
   • The Hood is the Bonnet,
   • A Traffic Circle is a Roundabout.
   • The colours of traffic lights are called red, yellow and green (not amber)
   • Truck is a Lorry,
   • Sidewalk is the Pavement.
   • Gasoline is Petrol,
4. Avoid embarrassment by understanding these differences:
   • Bathroom is the Toilet
   • An Eraser is a Rubber.
5. Remember when throwing something away that:
   • Garbage or trash is Rubbish.
   • Garbage goes in the Trash Can
   • “Trash Bag.” is a Bin Liner.
6. Use these terms when talking about clothing:
   • Pants are Trousers,
   • Panties/Knickers are women’s undergarments,
   • Sneakers are Trainers,
7. Finally, study these terms which an cause confusion:
   • Baby Stroller is a Pram,
   • Vacation is a Holiday or a trip to get away from ordinary life,
   • Flashlight is a Torch
   • Dish Detergent is Washing-up liquid or liquid to wash dishes.

Warnings

• Some words are less acceptable in America than in the UK e.g. do not ask for a fag when you want a cigarette — You’ll be asking (quite derogatorily) a homosexual.
• This article was copied from Understand British Terms

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• How to Understand British Terms
• How to Choose Which English to Use on wikiHow

Sources and Citations

• This site
• This site

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Isn’t it so beautiful when baby falls asleep with a bottle in her mouth? Isn’t it so disgusting when you find a bottle of cheese the next morning?

Steps

1. Make sure that when your child is asleep with the bottle, to quietly take it out of the crib, so that you won’t have cheese the next morning.
2. Pour the excess milk into the sink, and rinse the bottle with warm water.
3. Fill the bottle halfway and put a few drops of soap. Put on the nipple, close it up with your finger, and shake, shake, shake!
4. Pour the suds and water out, get your sponge wet, put some soap on it, suds it up, and start scrubbing inside the bottle.
5. Let the bottle sit and and take the nipple off the cap. Scrub that with soap, water and your fingers. Rinse and clean the cap.
6. Rinse the bottle and nipple until there are no suds.
7. Dry.

Alternate Method

1. Empty the bottle and place it, upside down, in the top rack of your dishwasher. Run it through with the next batch of dishes. Viva la modern technology!

Tips

• If the bottle contents are already gross, empty them into the toilet instead of the sink.

Warnings

• Make sure there is no soap when you feed the milk to your baby.

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Being prepared with a full diaper bag while out of the house is always better than guessing or thinking twice about things. You’ll never know what situation you’ll be in or what you’ll need in order to keep a baby happy.

Steps

1. Keep a food stock. If you are not breast-feeding, food and/or drinks should always be packed. Babies always need their nutrients. If you are bottle feeding, use a travel container that divides each powder amount & spare travel-sized bottles of water or juice. If your baby is on solids, choose small travel jars that you can throw out when finished.
2. Stock up on diapers. Diapers are very essential to have in a diaper bag. It’s recommended to have at least one diaper for each hour you’re out, but it’s nice to grab a handful in case of emergencies. Also, try to get a travel pack of baby wipes.
3. Know that health is important. Use the side pockets or little compartments for medications, emergency phone numbers, etc. Oragel and infant Tylenol are both excellent items to leave in the bag.
4. Have extra clothing and blankets. A good sized blanket is appropriate for a cool environment, a bib or two is excellent for feeding times, and comfortable socks & hats keep the sensitive parts warm and cozy. You may also want to keep an extra sweatshirt or sweater if the weather could change drastically. You don’t need to over pack these things; if it’s just for a walk in the park, you probably don’t need to pack clothes.
5. Keep them entertained. Bring a toy or two. Keep a few pacifiers in little sandwich baggies - this helps if one drops on the ground, you have extra.
6. Bring Sanitary Wipes and Gel. Anti-bacteria hand gel can be a lifesaver when there’s not a sink nearby. Sani-wipes or antibacterial wipes can help clean off a restaurant highchair, the handle of the grocery car, and the restroom changing table.
7. Pack Extra Plastic Bags. Whether a reused grocery bag, or zip-top baggie, you’ll need these constantly for putting dirty bibs and clothes in, or a soiled diaper.
8. Give yourself a treat. How would you keep yourself occupied while he/she is sleeping? Pack a little snack for yourself, drop your wallet in, and anything else that will make you happy on your trip. Take a camera along just in case you see something on a stroller ride or you want to photograph the baby doing something cute.

Tips

• Just remember that you’re not packing for a trip, just a time out of the house. Don’t overdo the stroller or cram things in the diaper bag.
• Always have a bag ready. If you’re out or low on food/drinks, prepare as soon as you come home, so you don’t have to worry at the last minute. Wash any dirty/dropped pacifiers as soon as possible.
• You may want to have two diaper bags: one for long outings, and a smaller one for shorter trips.
• It’s good to have a changing pad (either disposable or plastic) if there isn’t a restroom around. Some restaurants won’t have a “Koala Baby Changing Station”, which is a plastic changing table (usually mounted on the wall). Having your own plan is better than guessing if something is available or not.
• If your child’s doctor uses disposible examination pads (they are about the size of a bandanna), grab a few –they make excellent disposible changing pads. They are also available at some retailers for use in incontinent patients.

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• How to Change a Diaper
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• How to Photograph a Baby or Infant

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Save some money on baby food–make your own! Healthy, tasty baby food can be had for far less than you would have paid in the grocery store. It’s not that difficult! Plus, you can enjoy knowing exactly what food goes into your baby.

Steps

1. Find small containers to store the food. Sterilize your containers in the dishwasher or sterilizer.
2. Buy fresh fruit or vegetables that are at the peak of ripeness. You can also use frozen food if you like, and sometimes that is far easier and better if the food is out of season. Look at the ingredients of frozen portions carefully to avoid any additives like sugar or salt.
3. Clean the fruit/veggie carefully and remove any brown spots. Peel the fruit. Steam the veggies or cook them in the microwave in a bit of water. Follow the directions and make sure the food is soft. It is not necessary to cook the fruit.
4. Chop the food in a food processor until it is very smooth. Add warm water if necessary until you get a smooth consistancy.
5. Pour a single serving size into each container and freeze immediately.

Tips

• Make sure all of your equipment is very clean before using it for baby food.
• Pears and other similar fruits will turn brown quickly, so work quickly.
• You must strain the seeds out of the mixed berries using a large strainer.
• Depending on the child’s age, you can cook your own dinner, and puree a portion that’s appropriate for Baby to eat.
• You can also freeze homemade baby food in ice cube trays. When frozen, just pop them out and store in a plastic freezer bag.
• Try feeding baby a variety of foods—even if you dislike them! You may be surprised to find out your child just loves prunes, peas, lima beans, and more.
• Consider choosing organic. Eliminating or limiting the amount of pesticides your child ingests is a good idea. Organic foods may be a bit more expensive, but it doesn’t take much of one fruit, vegetable, or portion of meat to feed a baby.
• Buy fruits and vegetables locally and at peak of season when available. The fresher the produce, the tastier, more nutritious, and inexpensive it is likely to be. Although almost always safe, foods imported from abroad are more likely to be tainted or contaminated than fruits and vegetables grown locally. Plus, a trip to a local Farmer’s Market is a great outing for a stroller ride.
• A few “adult foods” in the supermarket are perfectly fine for baby without any additional preperation, such as pureed squash, unsweetened applesauce, and plain unsweetened whole milk yogurt. You can save money by comparing prices of such foods against the same type marketed to infants.

Warnings

• Ask your pediatrician before making baby food or feeding solids.
• Avoid strawberries, nuts, and corn in the first year to avoid early allergies.
• Very young babies should not have cows milk products–only formula or breast milk.
• Only introduce a new food every 3-4 days. If there is an allergic reaction, you will know the exact food.
• Avoid using spinach or collard greens before your baby is 1 year old as it contains nitrates that can be very harmful to young babies.
• Avoid introducing citrus foods and tomatoes to babies under 1 year — the acidity can be hard on a baby’s digestive system.
• Do not add sugar, butter, salt or honey to your recipes.
• Babies under 1 year of age should not have honey or corn syrup,it could contain spores of botulism.

Things You’ll Need

• Fresh or frozen fruit or veggies appropriate for babies age
• Mixing bowl
• Knife and cutting board
• Strainer
• Food processor
• Warm water
• Food storage containers
• Dish detergent
• Hungry baby

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• How to Make Irish Mashed Potatoes
• How to Soothe a Baby
• How to Bottle Nurse a Baby
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• How to Use Leftover Baby Food
• How to Eat Peas
• How to Wear Your Baby
• How to Bathe an Infant
• How to Read a Book to a Baby or Infant
• How to Photograph a Baby or Infant
• How to Feed a Baby or Infant Solid Food

Sources and Citations

• http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/solids2.htm
• http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com/FruitRecipes.htm

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