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Every puppy needs to be house trained. You don’t look forward to it and neither does the puppy, but it is something that just has to be done! This can be a frustrating time for you and the dog, but be patient and here are some tips to help you get started:
1. Get into a routine from day one. Take the dog out every few hours to go to the bathroom. Praise him like crazy when he does his business outdoors — “cookies” are a great idea! Before taking him outside, ask him something like, “Do you want to go outside?” or, “Do you need to go potty?” Whatever you decide, ask him the same thing every time so he gets used to it and know what’s coming next.
2. Consistency is the key. As with the “command” you’ll give her when you’re going to take her outside, create a ritual that stays the same every time. If you put her on a leash to take her outside, do so consistently and without changing the order of actions. Make her sit, put on the leash and take her out every time in that order if that is the ritual you’ve established. If she is released into a yard, go out with her every time and make sure she does her business, praising her afterward.
3. If you have to leave him alone during the day, put him into an indoor pen with newspapers on the floor. This method can also condition your dog to soil only floors that are covered by paper. You will have to clean up when you return, but this will help prevent those little surprises behind the couch or in the middle of the kitchen. As soon as you get home, take him outside using your normal routine.
4. Don’t get frustrated! It is tough to house train a dog, but it must be done. Yelling and screaming is not a productive way to house train. If you find an accident in the house, clean it up. If the dog is nowhere to be seen when you find the accident, yelling at her won’t help, as she won’t know why you’re yelling. If you catch her in the act, then by all means tell her she’s a naughty dog and immediately take her out to finish. If she goes outside, praise her for it.
With a little patience and consistency on your part, you’ll truly enjoy the outcome when you no longer have to clean up those surprise puddles and “gifts” from the carpet. Be consistent, praise often and get into a routine. Soon your dog will be by the door telling you he needs to go outside. And don’t forget to take the cookies with you!

To Save on Electric Costs, First Look at Your Heating and Cooling Devices

We all want to save money. Yet, we don’t always know how to cut down those bills. Here’s some hints on how you can at least cut down on one of your bills, your electric bill.

We all use electric. We rely and depend on it. We can not imagine how people from previous generations lived without it. And when it goes out, we all feel lost and deprived.

Yet, it is one of our most expensive utility. I am sure we all would like to learn how to cut down on it. After all, if we use less electric we save money.

 Lower your temperature down by 1 to 2 degrees in the winter and raise it 1 to 2 degrees in the summer months. (especially at night when you are sleeping)

Turn off your heat or your cooling system whenever nobody is at home.

 Make sure all air filters are clean, all year long.  Heat or cool only rooms that you are using. Close the vents and doors to unused rooms.

 Install storm windows or install inexpensive plastic sheeting on the inside to control temperature efficiency (especially in winter)

 Make sure all your doors and windows are sealed with weather stripping strips and or sealants, such as caulking.

On a windy day feel for leaks around windows and doors, make sure you get them all sealed as quickly as possible.

Check for holes in your roof and in all heating and cooling pipes, vents.

 Never allow furniture or rugs to block needed vents.

Lighting is another major electric expense. One way you can save money on lighting is to replace a fourth of your lights that you use the most with fluorescent lightning. If you do this, you can save about fifty percent of your lighting en

A few other ways you can save money on your electrical bill is by turning off appliances no one is using. You should also unplug all your television sets, vcr’s and other entertainment devices that has a light on all the time into a surge protector with a shut off on it. Then when they are not in use you can easily shut off all of them. You would be surprise just how much electric that little timer on these advises costs you per year.

You should also try to have a full load when washing clothes and dishes. You can also save money by washing your clothes in the cold water cycle. They even make special detergents now for the cold cycle.

When buying appliances, look for the energy star label. This label shows that the government rates this appliance as being energy efficient.

I know some of these steps seems very small. But every little bit that you do, can save you money in the long run. Besides the less energy we use the more energy that we will have tomorrow.

Like many other types of games, Keno is more or less a game of pure luck. A lot like other types of lotteries, the numbers for Keno are drawn at random. So, how do you figure out how to win? Well, there are several things that you can do in order to better improve your game.

The Amount of Numbers You Pick
For starters, one of the things that you can do is look for the game, which will allow you to play the most numbers. Most games will allow you to pick anywhere between one and fifteen numbers. Obviously, the more numbers that you pick, the better your chances of winning will be. However, you should keep in mind that the more numbers that you pick, the more numbers you are going to need to have to win. As an example of one type of game, in order to win with six numbers, you may need three numbers to be the same. With fifteen numbers, you may need to have ten numbers the same. Even with this, however, the more numbers that you are able to pick, the more you may be able to win with. The most ideal amount of numbers that you should play, according to Keno experts? Between four and eight.

Choosing Lucky Numbers
There is no doubt that lucky numbers tend to make us more likely to win with any game, although no one really seems to know why. What are some ideal numbers to play? Your favorite number, your birthday, a friend or family member’s birthday, street addresses, ages, or telephone numbers. The secret behind this trick is to play the same numbers consistently.

The Amount You Wager
The amount of money that you decide to wager depends on a number of factors. The biggest factor is how much you can afford to lose. However, how much you wager can affect how much you will win. If you wager more money, you will be more likely to get more money back. At the same time, if you wager less money and get more money, it will be even better for you in the end.
While Keno numbers are drawn at random, as you can see, there are a number of different factors, which can affect how well you will do. If you want to increase your chances of winning, you should keep these winning tips in mind. Always remember that you should never wager more money than
you can afford to lose and that you should not give up if you lose a few times. No one wins all the time, and you are probably not going to win a whole lot when you first begin playing the game- until you get used to the rules of the game.