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Tale Waggers - A Pup in the House!
as I sit at the computer.
There's a pup in the house.
Now, I love puppies - really I do. But I know (do I ever) how they can tax your sanity and make the smartest person feel like a fool. That's their job. All I can do is share with you some tips and strategies I've learned in the span of 16 years and 5 puppies (hence the jumbo size of this article). Feel free to benefit from my misery.
Each pup is a new learning experience. Non-dog-owned friends are always remarking that each of our dogs is so "different", so "individual". Well of course they are. It's a clever survival strategy. If every dog was the same, we'd know what to expect and WE would rule the world! But, this is not the case. In the early days, though, there is a recurring theme: Eat, Drink, Pee, Poop, Chew. When you have a pup in your house, these are the words you live by. There are no other events. This is your life.
Once your home is puppy infested (yes, even one qualifies as an infestation) you are at a disadvantage. Read the puppy manuals before you bring puppy home. You will not have time later. The puppy will eat them. There are many excellent books on puppy rearing and a ton of information is available on the Internet (see the links at the end of this article). Knowledge is power. You'll need every edge you can get when puppy comes to town.
Buy the collar, leash, crate, dishes, toys, etc. before the furball touches down. Not only will you be ready for anything, but you will also get a small preview of the cost involved in bringing a pup to adulthood.
Again, a soft lightweight nylon leash to start. Puppy will chew it up, so don't spend a bundle. If you are going to puppy school, they will most likely want you to have a 6 foot leather leash as well.
Even if you haven't named your pup, you can have a tag made up with your name and phone number.
Do it NOW, before your pup wiggles under the fence and disappears!
More about that later in this article. You need this, trust me!
The doggie equivalent of a playpen. A safe place to let your pup bounce around, indoors or out.
Breeders often use them. I've never bothered but you might find it useful to set one up in the basement or the yard and buy yourself a few moments peace.
You will need these immediately! If they are not provided - in abundance - puppy will improvise with items found around the house. Try Nylabones, sterilized natural bones, rawhide, Kongs, or Booda Bones. Squeaky toys and Chewman toys (or any other durable soft toy) round out the toy box. Always supervise pups when they play with ANY toy. Know what your pup will do with a toy before you leave them unattended together. The only things I trust alone with a young pup are Nylabones and Kongs - and even then only after I have tried them out under supervision first. All these items are readily available at your local pet shop or on-line pet supply.
Use what your breeder or vet recommends.
Food and water dishes in appropriate sizes (puppies will crawl right in if the dish is too big!). Choose heavy bottoms and easy to clean materials.
Crawl around your home and identify potential hazards from a pups-eye-view. Anything that hangs down will be pulled down. Towels, toilet paper, whatever…Then it will be ingested (see below) or it will knock the perpetrator senseless, or worse. Electrical cords are favorite targets for sabotage. If they can't be chewed, they can be used to pull lamps, etc. onto the floor. Block them off, tuck them away. Anticipate trouble. Prove you are smarter than the infant furball!
Anything that can be ingested - WILL be ingested.
Or, an attempt will be made. Ask your vet to show you how to dislodge objects caught in the pups mouth or throat. Watch your pup for signs of distress - pawing at the mouth, bleeding from the mouth, drooling, gagging, etc. Even if you know a pup is teething - check anyway! One of my readers took her pup to the vet after she was unable to determine the source of blood. Her vet found a length of string had become wrapped tight around the very back of the pup's tongue! The damage required stitches and the vet told her the entire tongue might have been lost if she had not acted as quickly as she did. When in doubt, call your vet!!!
They tend (as do many adult dogs) to swallow things whole. Not everything is designed for this. I heard a tragic story about a grown Cocker who choked to death on a hunk of processed cheese. The sight of a pup trying to consume a large piece of food may be comical, but it can also be dangerous!
Bottles in your kitchen, bath or garage have a magnetic appeal to puppies.
Lock them out of reach. Puppy teeth can chew into a plastic bottle quicker than you think. The neighbor's bull terrier once unscrewed the cap off a quart of motor oil with his teeth. Assume everything you have is toxic. You won't be far wrong. Remove temptation and save money on vet bills.
Pack away anything that snags.
Puppy nails are tiny. You'll be amazed at the damage they can do. Save yourself and the pup some grief. Wear washable items when handling the pup. They run through things we find unsavory. Some get tense and pee on you. Then there's drool, vomit, puppy food slime - you get the idea. You are a napkin for a while. Dress accordingly.
Puppy will want to be on the couch with you. Whether you let him or not makes no difference. He will try. With razor claws, trying is worse than success. Puppy claws can leave marks you will have a hard time forgiving.
Teach the "Leave it!" command.
Start the first day. Set something down and tell the pup to "leave it". Yank them back if they go for it and repeat the command. Sound firm and sound serious but don't yell. Use praise and treats to reward success. This command may buy you a few precious seconds, even if your pup hasn't completely mastered the idea.
A fenced yard will not always contain a pup. Some shimmy through impossibly tight spaces. Some bound over a 4 foot fence with youthful exuberance. Supervise your pup even when he's outside. Get to know his style before you relax and assume he's safely contained. Pups are a bit stupid and they'll usually give away their secrets if you keep an eye on them.
Strap a collar and ID tag on pup as soon as you get him home. You can order an ID tag in advance with your name, address and phone (including area code!), then order another later with pup's name on it. They're cheap insurance in case pup does find that hole in your fence. You might also want to talk to your vet about the new microchip technology. Both Duncan and Emma scan like groceries on a conveyor belt!
When pup is out of his fenced yard, a leash may be the only thing that keeps him from becoming another sad statistic. Puppies ricochet left and right like the balls in a pinball machine. They will be sitting at your side one minute and running in traffic the next.
Puppies will run right over the edge of your deck, porch or what have you. Most will bounce and learn. But be aware they have no sense of height and protect them accordingly.
Your life now revolves around bodily functions.
A professional trainer clued me in to the absolutely best way to housebreak a pup. It requires work on your part, but it's less work than cleaning up accidents for months! She calls them "Potty Parties" and you are always invited! After feeding, after playtime, after napping, after ANYTHING, snap that leash on your furkid and take him outside (I carry mine out to avoid spills). They say that if you pick the same spot your dog will grow up to use that as his only potty area. Cockers must not have read the manuals because mine abandon my "chosen spot" the minute they hit puberty. Still, I hear others have succeeded and it sure makes for cleaner shoes all around. Now, tell your pup to do the deed. Pick any words you like (preferably something that will not accidentally be repeated in normal conversation) - I use the embarrassing, but endearing "Potty One" and "Potty Two". You can't miss. Pups do little else - he's bound to hit one or both. When a "Potty One/ Potty Two" has been completed, you praise in your happiest voice "Good Puppy, Potty One OUTSIDE!". Make It an EVENT! Potty one is easy - puppies always have a few drops in reserve. Success is ensured. For Potty Two, you'll need to watch and learn your pup's bowel habits. Most pups can reliably produce after eating, or first thing in the morning or after heavy play. These are what we call "opportunities for SUCCESS!". Your job (silly as it may seem) is to stand there in your PJs at the crack of dawn and say "Potty Two" in your perkiest voice until the deed is done and the "party" can begin. Your neighbors will never get over it. You will. Once the desired deed (or two) is achieved, puppy has earned ½ hour of supervised "free time" outside his crate. (This offer not valid in the middle of the night. For nighttime, you want junior to understand that a quick pee is the only thing he gets if he whines.) Warning, young pups can, and do, piddle at the drop of a hat. If the play is intense, you might want to break at 15 minutes for another "party".
The goal is to teach the pup what you want (potty outside!), not just what you don't want (potty on carpet!). Praise, treats and playtime rewards are mighty motivators puppies. The leash removes distractions. Without the leash the pup wanders off and maybe empties or maybe forgets and eats a plant instead. When they come inside, they tend to remember that they had to go…On the leash, there is little to do but please you so they can get their reward. You'll be surprised at how fast they learn. Now, we all get lazy and the appeal of standing in the rain at 6AM wears thin. If you can stick with it for even a few weeks, you will see results. The longer you trot yourself out with the pup, the faster the housebreaking will be. You decide - would your rather be outdoors chanting "potty, potty", or indoors on your knees cleaning up the potty, potty. When the inevitable accident occurs, show your displeasure in a limited way (a sharp NO or UH,UH will suffice) and you whisk the pup outside. (You must catch him in the act or this is useless). Fix your gaze on the little offender and firmly give your chosen potty command. Wait for success. Praise the success. If the pup is too empty to produce, put him in his crate and try again every 1/2 hour until you have a reason to party. Never rub a pup's nose in the mess or scream or spank. It does no good to just teach them WRONG. Teaching them RIGHT is more productive. I have also found that using a crate (kennel, cage, whatever you like to call it) is vital to quick success.
Remember you must be consistent and you must be aware that it takes time and diligence. My furkids are usually housebroken in two or three months (I normally bring pups home at 8-10 weeks). I've heard some people say their dogs got the message in just days or weeks. Some take nearly a year. Some are never quite reliable. It depends on the dog and the owner and, sometimes, the luck of the draw.
I've raised 2 pups without a crate and three with. In my opinion, crate training is indispensable. Your life will be easier, your pup will be safer, your home will be cleaner, your possessions will be intact. My first two pups slept on our bed. They also wet on our bed. While we were at work, they were confined to one room in our house. They ate the bed, the door, the woodwork. Then we installed kiddie gates and left them in the kitchen. Earnest's toy went under the gate. Earnest couldn't follow. Earnest clawed through a new linoleum floor. The 99 cent dog toy had just cost us thousands of dollars. They chewed cords, got into trash, ate shoes. They were despicable. It was not their fault. It was my stubborn refusal to "jail" my beloved pups. Instead, I risked their lives and my sanity every day I left the house. Even worse, when they had to be caged by the vet or groomer, they were frantic.
Tristan was our first experiment in crate training. Every night he was given a biscuit and sent into his "house" (I couldn't bear to call it a crate or cage!). He felt secure and the crate was small enough that he thought twice about messing in it. In the morning, he romped with the other dogs until it was time for me to go to work and then he went back into his house with a few indestructible toys. I was free to live my life without worry. Homecomings were not filled with dread (on either side). He was safe. The house was intact. Let the fun begin!
Crate training also reduces housebreaking time and the amount of time you spend on your knees with paper towels.
Pups are reluctant to soil their den, so they learn to control their bladder and bowels faster. Any accidents that do occur (and they will, I guarantee) are not setting a dangerous precedent for puppy soiling your carpeting or using a corner of the kitchen for a toilet. Puppies learn by association. If they get into the habit of regarding a particular area of your home as their personal toilet, it can be time consuming to change their mind. An added bonus is that puppies are usually either sleeping or chewing on a safe toy while in their crate. You will learn soon enough that puppy activity is followed (nearly immediately) by "potty emergencies". If you control the activity level, you can also control the need for "potty time" - to a certain extent.
The crate provides a safe playpen for when you must leave the house, or when company comes, or when you just need to eat in peace! I use a small sleeping crate in the bedroom and a larger playpen-sized crate for daytime. Do not leave anything in the crate that can be shredded or destroyed and choked on. When you feel your dog is trustworthy, begin weaning them off the crate - leaving him "alone" (you can be just outside the door the first few times) in the house ½ hour at a time. Most destruction is caused by insecurity, so gradually work your dog up to the point where they feel comfortable alone in the house while you are away. Leave the crate open, so your dog can return to a familiar "den" if he feels stressed. Emma was crated till she was well over a year old, but when we weaned her off, all we lost was one magazine. She was old enough to handle being alone without eating our shoes! Crate training also establishes some wonderful habits. In the crate, there's nothing to do but chew toys or sleep. When you leave the house, your pup falls into the pattern of doing one or the other. As you remove the crate from the equation, those habits remain. You have set the pattern for how your dog will behave when you are not home. You and your dog will know when the time is right. Some dogs will always need to be crated when you are away - for their safety and your peace of mind.
Bear in mind that crating is not a substitute for training and affection. It's a tool. Opinions vary, but I feel no young puppy (under 4 months) should spend more than 2 or 3 hours at a time in his crate. They need interaction and affection and frequent potty breaks. No older pup or adult dog should be left in a crate more than 8 hours for the same reasons. Remember, dogs naturally sleep a lot. They will play with chew toys or sleep in their crate, but they need to be active family members the rest of the time. For puppies, keep the crate in the center of activity so they feel part of the action.
My advice is to buy the best quality you can afford. My pups have always preferred the open feeling of wire cages rather than the plastic travel kennel style. Look for a sturdy collapsible style that is easy to carry when folded. We found out the hard way that some don't have handles! We take along our large fold-up wire crate when we travel and it has made life so much easier. I have found that painted cages tend to chip, so I avoid them. Buy a crate large enough to fit your dog when he is full grown. The absolute minimum should allow room for the dog to stand up completely and turn around easily. I think bigger is better from a comfort standpoint so we have pretty huge cages for the Cockers.
Look for smooth edges on the cage and tray. Check for signs that the cage is constructed with the dog's safety in mind. Are the wires finished smoothly? Are there any parts that could scratch, cut or catch a collar or fur? Is the latch secure? Does the cage fold easily yet feel sturdy when it is assembled?
All our pups have come from breeders who use crates and playpens, so we've had little trouble getting the pups to adjust. They will squawk at first. If you know they've been potty and aren't hungry or hurt, ignore it. They'll get the idea. Say "in your house" and toss in a treat. They will follow. I like to feed the puppies in their crate too. It helps you keep track of what and how much they are eating. It also offers yet another incentive to think warm happy thoughts about being crated. It's a good idea to remove your pup's collar when he is crated. Occasionally a rambunctious pup (or even a grown dog) will catch his collar on a part of the crate and strangle.
I like to set up crates for puppies with a newspaper area and a sleeping area. Conventional wisdom suggests that puppies should have only a tiny space to discourage them from soiling their crates. In my experience, size makes no difference. If they have to go, they go. I think it's nicer for them not to be sitting in it once they do. (If your dog is an incorrigible crate soiler, try reducing the floor space with boxes or plastic milk crates or a divider - anything your pup won't eat or get caught on - for a while). For the sleeping area, I use old towels or that dandy fake sheepskin fabric you can get in most major pet stores. Monitor the crate. If your pup starts eating the paper, remove it. If he shreds the towel, try the "sheepskin". I've never had a pup or dog eat the fake sheepskin, but some just might. Get a heavy water dish. Pups like to drag them around. They also like to wade in them, so keep it small. I leave a 1/3 full water dish in the crate if I'm going to be gone more than a few hours. I like to leave toys in the crate but they must be indestructible. I've used sterilized natural bones large enough that they can't get stuck in the dog's mouth and tough enough not to splinter. Several manufacturers now make a completely consumable cornstarch bone (one type is Booda Velvets). I use these in crates as long as they are a bit large for the dog. "Kong" toys are another almost indestructible choice and have the advantage of being hollow so treats can be stuffed inside. Basically, anything hard, and large is a good bet. Nylabones are wonderfully durable and safe. Don't use anything that can be shredded, dismantled or torn to bits and choked on. My rule is to road test each toy under supervision before leaving a dog alone with it.
Dogs accustomed to crates are more relaxed when they must be crated by your groomer or vet.
Hotels/motels/cabins are more likely to allow you to bring your dog if you tell them you are also bringing along a crate.
If your dog is ever sick and needs to be quarantined away from your other pets, you'll already have a portable "hospital room". Clean up and sanitation are much easier.
Feeding in the crate allows you to monitor dogs on special food even if you have other dogs in the house.
The crate becomes a "safe" place. You may find your dog goes there on his own when fearful or stressed or tired. They're a great place for over-excited pups and young dogs to "chill out".
Talk to your pup… How do human babies learn English? They relate speech to objects and actions because people talk to them. Dogs can do the same on a surprising level. Keep a running dialog going. "Upstairs", "Outside", "Inside", "Dinner", "Treat". Tell the pup what's going on in your language and he'll pick up enough to amaze you. (We had to start spelling CAR to avoid canine excitement on a grand scale every time one was mentioned. Then they learned what C…A…R…was). 99% of training is communication. Start talking!
Everything is play for puppies. Take advantage of their natural desire to please. You can use treats and praise to teach SIT and COME to even the tiniest puppies. Put them on a leash the first day and take them for "mini walks" in your yard. Teach them to STAY inside as you go out the door. You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much early training can be achieved.
Now, puppy class is not just for delinquents like our darling Emma. Shy pups gain confidence. Confident pups gain some humility. All pups get vital socialization with other dogs and people in unfamiliar surroundings. Plus, like any school, you, as the trainer, become motivated by an outside force. As with any school, that force is fear of total humiliation. You WILL work your pup. If you don't, some saintly pup and his hardworking master are going to show you up for the failure you really are. You will be exposed. To avoid this, you will do as many repetitions as your instructor tells you. You will practice heeling in blizzards. You will do your homework. And…you will succeed!
Puppy school is not the only way to socialize your pup. Once he has had his complete set of vaccinations (ask your vet when it's safe) show your furball the town. Take the little beastie to the pet shop with you. Many allow dogs inside. Let him shop and be admired. Pet shops are like Disneyland for puppies. Take him to meet your relatives, friends and neighbors. Gradually introduce the pup to people of all sizes, colors and ages. Parks are a great place to make friends. Happy experiences early on will make your dog a solid citizen when he's grown.
DO NOT LET CHILDREN (YOURS OR ANYONE ELSE'S) HARASS YOUR PUP. Now this seems like common sense advice but the world is full of dogs who dislike kids so you may draw your own conclusions. Older children should be instructed on the proper way to handle and play with a pup. Young children should never be allowed near a pup without supervision. Rough handling, loud noises and jerky sudden movements are alarming to your pup. Toddlers attempting to throw a toy for the pup will usually throw a toy at the pup. A firm hug can feel like a death grip. Puppies are often too dumb to hide, they keep coming back for more. If you're not careful you can end up with a dog who is skittish around children or worse. Teach and supervise. You'll be doing both your dog and your kids a favor. Many, many children are bitten by dogs each year. Help lower those statistics by educating your children on the proper way to behave around dogs. Your puppy should view children as playmates and not adversaries.
On the other hand, keep an eye out for signs that your pup is trying to dominate your children. Growling, mounting and other dominant behaviors must be taken seriously or they can lead to serious trouble.
One of the first places your pup should visit is the vet's office. If this is your first pup, be sure to ask questions about what is needed and when. If you've raised a pup before, ask anyway. If it's been a while, you might need to know about Heartworm preventative, Lyme Disease vaccines and more. Prevention is always cheaper than treatment!
If you are adding a pup to an existing pack, proceed with care. Introduce the pup to your other dogs with everyone on leashes, preferably in neutral territory (not in your house or yard). Cautiously allow more and more interaction in different areas of your home and yard until you are all comfortable with the situation. Take a few days if necessary. Make it clear to the older dogs that the pup is under your protection. Arthur terrorized Tristan for the first day, then accepted him. When we brought Emma home, Arthur tried to sneak up when I was holding her and grab her leg. I gave him three warnings, then I bopped him on the nose and sent him sneezing off across the room. Emma was grudgingly accepted a few moments later. As pack leader, you make the rules about who joins the pack. As a fair and benevolent leader you must also make certain the pup does not abuse or irritate the older dogs. Equally important - each day, while pup is napping in his crate, groom, cuddle and play with your older dog(s). Let them know you still love them. Remember, make the addition of puppy a celebration with treats and play and fun for everyone.
Pup will wail. Tuck him into his crate with a safe, soft dog toy and ignore him. He'll feel more secure in your room. He will also keep you awake. Think how you would feel. You are ripped from your family where you all sleep cuddled together each night. You've had a hard day - full of surprises - and now you are all alone in the dark and you have no idea if there's another living soul in the house. If he persists, tell him "quiet" or "settle" in a firm but not loud voice. I find that just clearing my throat or yawning will reassure the youngster that he is not alone. Wait him out. He will sleep. Really. Depending on the age of the pup, he will need to go out at least once in the night for a potty break. Do not expect a full night's sleep for a while.
*If you feel really evil about this, you can put the crate beside your bed and dangle a hand near it. With the last two pups, I have actually put the crate ON the bed (this requires a small crate and an understanding spouse) for the first night only. When the pup started to cry, I lightly thumped the crate and said "settle". When they quieted because they were distracted by the thump, I praised them in a soothing voice. After less than an hour, the little dears fell asleep. By the next evening, I could just say "settle".
Check with your vet or books on puppy rearing to learn when the various stages of development - both physical and mental - take place. Pups go through teething, fearful periods, exploration, sexual maturity and a multitude of other phases that effect their behavior. You need to know what to expect so you can help guide your pup through these changes with patient understanding. Otherwise, you may need tranquilizers. You need to know that potty training can take weeks - or months - depending on a number of factors. I recently heard from a woman who was concerned that her 6 week old puppy was not having much potty training success! A six week old puppy has almost no bowel or bladder control. A twelve week old has more. A four month old has quite a bit. Plan accordingly! Give that teething pup more chew toys and save your shoes. Take that 8 week old pup out every ½ hour to avoid stains on your carpet. Know what you're up against.
Before you know it, your darling pup will be an adolescent.
Need more help with crate training, housebreaking hints, problem solving, etc? Visit Dog Training Basics - This is the trainer I use and she's great! Lots of free advice on her web site and she does consultations for local clients too!

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tale waggers - a pup in the house!
as i sit at the computer.
there's a pup in the house.
now, i love puppies - really i do. but i know (do i ever) how they can tax your sanity and make the smartest person feel like a fool. that's their job. all i can do is share with you some tips and strategies i've learned in the span of 16 years and 5 puppies (hence the jumbo size of this article). feel free to benefit from my misery.
each pup is a new learning experience. non-dog-owned friends are always remarking that each of our dogs is so "different", so "individual". well of course they are. it's a clever survival strategy. if every dog was the same, we'd know what to expect and we would rule the world! but, this is not the case. in the early days, though, there is a recurring theme: eat, drink, pee, poop, chew. when you have a pup in your house, these are the words you live by. there are no other events. this is your life.
once your home is puppy infested (yes, even one qualifies as an infestation) you are at a disadvantage. read the puppy manuals before you bring puppy home. you will not have time later. the puppy will eat them. there are many excellent books on puppy rearing and a ton of information is available on the internet (see the links at the end of this article). knowledge is power. you'll need every edge you can get when puppy comes to town.
buy the collar, leash, crate, dishes, toys, etc. before the furball touches down. not only will you be ready for anything, but you will also get a small preview of the cost involved in bringing a pup to adulthood.
again, a soft lightweight nylon leash to start. puppy will chew it up, so don't spend a bundle. if you are going to puppy school, they will most likely want you to have a 6 foot leather leash as well.
even if you haven't named your pup, you can have a tag made up with your name and phone number.
do it now, before your pup wiggles under the fence and disappears!
more about that later in this article. you need this, trust me!
the doggie equivalent of a playpen. a safe place to let your pup bounce around, indoors or out.
breeders often use them. i've never bothered but you might find it useful to set one up in the basement or the yard and buy yourself a few moments peace.
you will need these immediately! if they are not provided - in abundance - puppy will improvise with items found around the house. try nylabones, sterilized natural bones, rawhide, kongs, or booda bones. squeaky toys and chewman toys (or any other durable soft toy) round out the toy box. always supervise pups when they play with any toy. know what your pup will do with a toy before you leave them unattended together. the only things i trust alone with a young pup are nylabones and kongs - and even then only after i have tried them out under supervision first. all these items are readily available at your local pet shop or on-line pet supply.
use what your breeder or vet recommends.
food and water dishes in appropriate sizes (puppies will crawl right in if the dish is too big!). choose heavy bottoms and easy to clean materials.
crawl around your home and identify potential hazards from a pups-eye-view. anything that hangs down will be pulled down. towels, toilet paper, whatever…then it will be ingested (see below) or it will knock the perpetrator senseless, or worse. electrical cords are favorite targets for sabotage. if they can't be chewed, they can be used to pull lamps, etc. onto the floor. block them off, tuck them away. anticipate trouble. prove you are smarter than the infant furball!
anything that can be ingested - will be ingested.
or, an attempt will be made. ask your vet to show you how to dislodge objects caught in the pups mouth or throat. watch your pup for signs of distress - pawing at the mouth, bleeding from the mouth, drooling, gagging, etc. even if you know a pup is teething - check anyway! one of my readers took her pup to the vet after she was unable to determine the source of blood. her vet found a length of string had become wrapped tight around the very back of the pup's tongue! the damage required stitches and the vet told her the entire tongue might have been lost if she had not acted as quickly as she did. when in doubt, call your vet!!!
they tend (as do many adult dogs) to swallow things whole. not everything is designed for this. i heard a tragic story about a grown cocker who choked to death on a hunk of processed cheese. the sight of a pup trying to consume a large piece of food may be comical, but it can also be dangerous!
bottles in your kitchen, bath or garage have a magnetic appeal to puppies.
lock them out of reach. puppy teeth can chew into a plastic bottle quicker than you think. the neighbor's bull terrier once unscrewed the cap off a quart of motor oil with his teeth. assume everything you have is toxic. you won't be far wrong. remove temptation and save money on vet bills.
pack away anything that snags.
puppy nails are tiny. you'll be amazed at the damage they can do. save yourself and the pup some grief. wear washable items when handling the pup. they run through things we find unsavory. some get tense and pee on you. then there's drool, vomit, puppy food slime - you get the idea. you are a napkin for a while. dress accordingly.
puppy will want to be on the couch with you. whether you let him or not makes no difference. he will try. with razor claws, trying is worse than success. puppy claws can leave marks you will have a hard time forgiving.
teach the "leave it!" command.
start the first day. set something down and tell the pup to "leave it". yank them back if they go for it and repeat the command. sound firm and sound serious but don't yell. use praise and treats to reward success. this command may buy you a few precious seconds, even if your pup hasn't completely mastered the idea.
a fenced yard will not always contain a pup. some shimmy through impossibly tight spaces. some bound over a 4 foot fence with youthful exuberance. supervise your pup even when he's outside. get to know his style before you relax and assume he's safely contained. pups are a bit stupid and they'll usually give away their secrets if you keep an eye on them.
strap a collar and id tag on pup as soon as you get him home. you can order an id tag in advance with your name, address and phone (including area code!), then order another later with pup's name on it. they're cheap insurance in case pup does find that hole in your fence. you might also want to talk to your vet about the new microchip technology. both duncan and emma scan like groceries on a conveyor belt!
when pup is out of his fenced yard, a leash may be the only thing that keeps him from becoming another sad statistic. puppies ricochet left and right like the balls in a pinball machine. they will be sitting at your side one minute and running in traffic the next.
puppies will run right over the edge of your deck, porch or what have you. most will bounce and learn. but be aware they have no sense of height and protect them accordingly.
your life now revolves around bodily functions.
a professional trainer clued me in to the absolutely best way to housebreak a pup. it requires work on your part, but it's less work than cleaning up accidents for months! she calls them "potty parties" and you are always invited! after feeding, after playtime, after napping, after anything, snap that leash on your furkid and take him outside (i carry mine out to avoid spills). they say that if you pick the same spot your dog will grow up to use that as his only potty area. cockers must not have read the manuals because mine abandon my "chosen spot" the minute they hit puberty. still, i hear others have succeeded and it sure makes for cleaner shoes all around. now, tell your pup to do the deed. pick any words you like (preferably something that will not accidentally be repeated in normal conversation) - i use the embarrassing, but endearing "potty one" and "potty two". you can't miss. pups do little else - he's bound to hit one or both. when a "potty one/ potty two" has been completed, you praise in your happiest voice "good puppy, potty one outside!". make it an event! potty one is easy - puppies always have a few drops in reserve. success is ensured. for potty two, you'll need to watch and learn your pup's bowel habits. most pups can reliably produce after eating, or first thing in the morning or after heavy play. these are what we call "opportunities for success!". your job (silly as it may seem) is to stand there in your pjs at the crack of dawn and say "potty two" in your perkiest voice until the deed is done and the "party" can begin. your neighbors will never get over it. you will. once the desired deed (or two) is achieved, puppy has earned ½ hour of supervised "free time" outside his crate. (this offer not valid in the middle of the night. for nighttime, you want junior to understand that a quick pee is the only thing he gets if he whines.) warning, young pups can, and do, piddle at the drop of a hat. if the play is intense, you might want to break at 15 minutes for another "party".
the goal is to teach the pup what you want (potty outside!), not just what you don't want (potty on carpet!). praise, treats and playtime rewards are mighty motivators puppies. the leash removes distractions. without the leash the pup wanders off and maybe empties or maybe forgets and eats a plant instead. when they come inside, they tend to remember that they had to go…on the leash, there is little to do but please you so they can get their reward. you'll be surprised at how fast they learn. now, we all get lazy and the appeal of standing in the rain at 6am wears thin. if you can stick with it for even a few weeks, you will see results. the longer you trot yourself out with the pup, the faster the housebreaking will be. you decide - would your rather be outdoors chanting "potty, potty", or indoors on your knees cleaning up the potty, potty. when the inevitable accident occurs, show your displeasure in a limited way (a sharp no or uh,uh will suffice) and you whisk the pup outside. (you must catch him in the act or this is useless). fix your gaze on the little offender and firmly give your chosen potty command. wait for success. praise the success. if the pup is too empty to produce, put him in his crate and try again every 1/2 hour until you have a reason to party. never rub a pup's nose in the mess or scream or spank. it does no good to just teach them wrong. teaching them right is more productive. i have also found that using a crate (kennel, cage, whatever you like to call it) is vital to quick success.
remember you must be consistent and you must be aware that it takes time and diligence. my furkids are usually housebroken in two or three months (i normally bring pups home at 8-10 weeks). i've heard some people say their dogs got the message in just days or weeks. some take nearly a year. some are never quite reliable. it depends on the dog and the owner and, sometimes, the luck of the draw.
i've raised 2 pups without a crate and three with. in my opinion, crate training is indispensable. your life will be easier, your pup will be safer, your home will be cleaner, your possessions will be intact. my first two pups slept on our bed. they also wet on our bed. while we were at work, they were confined to one room in our house. they ate the bed, the door, the woodwork. then we installed kiddie gates and left them in the kitchen. earnest's toy went under the gate. earnest couldn't follow. earnest clawed through a new linoleum floor. the 99 cent dog toy had just cost us thousands of dollars. they chewed cords, got into trash, ate shoes. they were despicable. it was not their fault. it was my stubborn refusal to "jail" my beloved pups. instead, i risked their lives and my sanity every day i left the house. even worse, when they had to be caged by the vet or groomer, they were frantic.
tristan was our first experiment in crate training. every night he was given a biscuit and sent into his "house" (i couldn't bear to call it a crate or cage!). he felt secure and the crate was small enough that he thought twice about messing in it. in the morning, he romped with the other dogs until it was time for me to go to work and then he went back into his house with a few indestructible toys. i was free to live my life without worry. homecomings were not filled with dread (on either side). he was safe. the house was intact. let the fun begin!
crate training also reduces housebreaking time and the amount of time you spend on your knees with paper towels.
pups are reluctant to soil their den, so they learn to control their bladder and bowels faster. any accidents that do occur (and they will, i guarantee) are not setting a dangerous precedent for puppy soiling your carpeting or using a corner of the kitchen for a toilet. puppies learn by association. if they get into the habit of regarding a particular area of your home as their personal toilet, it can be time consuming to change their mind. an added bonus is that puppies are usually either sleeping or chewing on a safe toy while in their crate. you will learn soon enough that puppy activity is followed (nearly immediately) by "potty emergencies". if you control the activity level, you can also control the need for "potty time" - to a certain extent.
the crate provides a safe playpen for when you must leave the house, or when company comes, or when you just need to eat in peace! i use a small sleeping crate in the bedroom and a larger playpen-sized crate for daytime. do not leave anything in the crate that can be shredded or destroyed and choked on. when you feel your dog is trustworthy, begin weaning them off the crate - leaving him "alone" (you can be just outside the door the first few times) in the house ½ hour at a time. most destruction is caused by insecurity, so gradually work your dog up to the point where they feel comfortable alone in the house while you are away. leave the crate open, so your dog can return to a familiar "den" if he feels stressed. emma was crated till she was well over a year old, but when we weaned her off, all we lost was one magazine. she was old enough to handle being alone without eating our shoes! crate training also establishes some wonderful habits. in the crate, there's nothing to do but chew toys or sleep. when you leave the house, your pup falls into the pattern of doing one or the other. as you remove the crate from the equation, those habits remain. you have set the pattern for how your dog will behave when you are not home. you and your dog will know when the time is right. some dogs will always need to be crated when you are away - for their safety and your peace of mind.
bear in mind that crating is not a substitute for training and affection. it's a tool. opinions vary, but i feel no young puppy (under 4 months) should spend more than 2 or 3 hours at a time in his crate. they need interaction and affection and frequent potty breaks. no older pup or adult dog should be left in a crate more than 8 hours for the same reasons. remember, dogs naturally sleep a lot. they will play with chew toys or sleep in their crate, but they need to be active family members the rest of the time. for puppies, keep the crate in the center of activity so they feel part of the action.
my advice is to buy the best quality you can afford. my pups have always preferred the open feeling of wire cages rather than the plastic travel kennel style. look for a sturdy collapsible style that is easy to carry when folded. we found out the hard way that some don't have handles! we take along our large fold-up wire crate when we travel and it has made life so much easier. i have found that painted cages tend to chip, so i avoid them. buy a crate large enough to fit your dog when he is full grown. the absolute minimum should allow room for the dog to stand up completely and turn around easily. i think bigger is better from a comfort standpoint so we have pretty huge cages for the cockers.
look for smooth edges on the cage and tray. check for signs that the cage is constructed with the dog's safety in mind. are the wires finished smoothly? are there any parts that could scratch, cut or catch a collar or fur? is the latch secure? does the cage fold easily yet feel sturdy when it is assembled?
all our pups have come from breeders who use crates and playpens, so we've had little trouble getting the pups to adjust. they will squawk at first. if you know they've been potty and aren't hungry or hurt, ignore it. they'll get the idea. say "in your house" and toss in a treat. they will follow. i like to feed the puppies in their crate too. it helps you keep track of what and how much they are eating. it also offers yet another incentive to think warm happy thoughts about being crated. it's a good idea to remove your pup's collar when he is crated. occasionally a rambunctious pup (or even a grown dog) will catch his collar on a part of the crate and strangle.
i like to set up crates for puppies with a newspaper area and a sleeping area. conventional wisdom suggests that puppies should have only a tiny space to discourage them from soiling their crates. in my experience, size makes no difference. if they have to go, they go. i think it's nicer for them not to be sitting in it once they do. (if your dog is an incorrigible crate soiler, try reducing the floor space with boxes or plastic milk crates or a divider - anything your pup won't eat or get caught on - for a while). for the sleeping area, i use old towels or that dandy fake sheepskin fabric you can get in most major pet stores. monitor the crate. if your pup starts eating the paper, remove it. if he shreds the towel, try the "sheepskin". i've never had a pup or dog eat the fake sheepskin, but some just might. get a heavy water dish. pups like to drag them around. they also like to wade in them, so keep it small. i leave a 1/3 full water dish in the crate if i'm going to be gone more than a few hours. i like to leave toys in the crate but they must be indestructible. i've used sterilized natural bones large enough that they can't get stuck in the dog's mouth and tough enough not to splinter. several manufacturers now make a completely consumable cornstarch bone (one type is booda velvets). i use these in crates as long as they are a bit large for the dog. "kong" toys are another almost indestructible choice and have the advantage of being hollow so treats can be stuffed inside. basically, anything hard, and large is a good bet. nylabones are wonderfully durable and safe. don't use anything that can be shredded, dismantled or torn to bits and choked on. my rule is to road test each toy under supervision before leaving a dog alone with it.
dogs accustomed to crates are more relaxed when they must be crated by your groomer or vet.
hotels/motels/cabins are more likely to allow you to bring your dog if you tell them you are also bringing along a crate.
if your dog is ever sick and needs to be quarantined away from your other pets, you'll already have a portable "hospital room". clean up and sanitation are much easier.
feeding in the crate allows you to monitor dogs on special food even if you have other dogs in the house.
the crate becomes a "safe" place. you may find your dog goes there on his own when fearful or stressed or tired. they're a great place for over-excited pups and young dogs to "chill out".
talk to your pup… how do human babies learn english? they relate speech to objects and actions because people talk to them. dogs can do the same on a surprising level. keep a running dialog going. "upstairs", "outside", "inside", "dinner", "treat". tell the pup what's going on in your language and he'll pick up enough to amaze you. (we had to start spelling car to avoid canine excitement on a grand scale every time one was mentioned. then they learned what c…a…r…was). 99% of training is communication. start talking!
everything is play for puppies. take advantage of their natural desire to please. you can use treats and praise to teach sit and come to even the tiniest puppies. put them on a leash the first day and take them for "mini walks" in your yard. teach them to stay inside as you go out the door. you'll be pleasantly surprised at how much early training can be achieved.
now, puppy class is not just for delinquents like our darling emma. shy pups gain confidence. confident pups gain some humility. all pups get vital socialization with other dogs and people in unfamiliar surroundings. plus, like any school, you, as the trainer, become motivated by an outside force. as with any school, that force is fear of total humiliation. you will work your pup. if you don't, some saintly pup and his hardworking master are going to show you up for the failure you really are. you will be exposed. to avoid this, you will do as many repetitions as your instructor tells you. you will practice heeling in blizzards. you will do your homework. and…you will succeed!
puppy school is not the only way to socialize your pup. once he has had his complete set of vaccinations (ask your vet when it's safe) show your furball the town. take the little beastie to the pet shop with you. many allow dogs inside. let him shop and be admired. pet shops are like disneyland for puppies. take him to meet your relatives, friends and neighbors. gradually introduce the pup to people of all sizes, colors and ages. parks are a great place to make friends. happy experiences early on will make your dog a solid citizen when he's grown.
do not let children (yours or anyone else's) harass your pup. now this seems like common sense advice but the world is full of dogs who dislike kids so you may draw your own conclusions. older children should be instructed on the proper way to handle and play with a pup. young children should never be allowed near a pup without supervision. rough handling, loud noises and jerky sudden movements are alarming to your pup. toddlers attempting to throw a toy for the pup will usually throw a toy at the pup. a firm hug can feel like a death grip. puppies are often too dumb to hide, they keep coming back for more. if you're not careful you can end up with a dog who is skittish around children or worse. teach and supervise. you'll be doing both your dog and your kids a favor. many, many children are bitten by dogs each year. help lower those statistics by educating your children on the proper way to behave around dogs. your puppy should view children as playmates and not adversaries.
on the other hand, keep an eye out for signs that your pup is trying to dominate your children. growling, mounting and other dominant behaviors must be taken seriously or they can lead to serious trouble.
one of the first places your pup should visit is the vet's office. if this is your first pup, be sure to ask questions about what is needed and when. if you've raised a pup before, ask anyway. if it's been a while, you might need to know about heartworm preventative, lyme disease vaccines and more. prevention is always cheaper than treatment!
if you are adding a pup to an existing pack, proceed with care. introduce the pup to your other dogs with everyone on leashes, preferably in neutral territory (not in your house or yard). cautiously allow more and more interaction in different areas of your home and yard until you are all comfortable with the situation. take a few days if necessary. make it clear to the older dogs that the pup is under your protection. arthur terrorized tristan for the first day, then accepted him. when we brought emma home, arthur tried to sneak up when i was holding her and grab her leg. i gave him three warnings, then i bopped him on the nose and sent him sneezing off across the room. emma was grudgingly accepted a few moments later. as pack leader, you make the rules about who joins the pack. as a fair and benevolent leader you must also make certain the pup does not abuse or irritate the older dogs. equally important - each day, while pup is napping in his crate, groom, cuddle and play with your older dog(s). let them know you still love them. remember, make the addition of puppy a celebration with treats and play and fun for everyone.
pup will wail. tuck him into his crate with a safe, soft dog toy and ignore him. he'll feel more secure in your room. he will also keep you awake. think how you would feel. you are ripped from your family where you all sleep cuddled together each night. you've had a hard day - full of surprises - and now you are all alone in the dark and you have no idea if there's another living soul in the house. if he persists, tell him "quiet" or "settle" in a firm but not loud voice. i find that just clearing my throat or yawning will reassure the youngster that he is not alone. wait him out. he will sleep. really. depending on the age of the pup, he will need to go out at least once in the night for a potty break. do not expect a full night's sleep for a while.
*if you feel really evil about this, you can put the crate beside your bed and dangle a hand near it. with the last two pups, i have actually put the crate on the bed (this requires a small crate and an understanding spouse) for the first night only. when the pup started to cry, i lightly thumped the crate and said "settle". when they quieted because they were distracted by the thump, i praised them in a soothing voice. after less than an hour, the little dears fell asleep. by the next evening, i could just say "settle".
check with your vet or books on puppy rearing to learn when the various stages of development - both physical and mental - take place. pups go through teething, fearful periods, exploration, sexual maturity and a multitude of other phases that effect their behavior. you need to know what to expect so you can help guide your pup through these changes with patient understanding. otherwise, you may need tranquilizers. you need to know that potty training can take weeks - or months - depending on a number of factors. i recently heard from a woman who was concerned that her 6 week old puppy was not having much potty training success! a six week old puppy has almost no bowel or bladder control. a twelve week old has more. a four month old has quite a bit. plan accordingly! give that teething pup more chew toys and save your shoes. take that 8 week old pup out every ½ hour to avoid stains on your carpet. know what you're up against.
before you know it, your darling pup will be an adolescent.
need more help with crate training, housebreaking hints, problem solving, etc? visit dog training basics - this is the trainer i use and she's great! lots of free advice on her web site and she does consultations for local clients too!


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text: Description 2 of 7 in a series: Hidden Silhouettes in Unrefined Shades. This series was Nicole's BFA Thesis when graduating from the Hartford Art School. Scanned color 35mm film. No digital manipulation used.

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Eli worked for me as a co-op placement from University of Waterloo. He was responsible for automating our software packaging process and creating a benchmarking tool across multiple platforms ( Palm OS and Windows CE ). He completed all tasks on schedule and with great results.
Eli is a solid program manager with deep technical skills. In many of my projects in Bing, I depended on his feature team to deliver the underlying platform pieces. He made sure that his team always delivered on time and with top notch quality.
Eli cares deeply about his partner teams and is overall a great professional to work with.
I worked with Eli on a number of projects while we were both in Bing at Microsoft. He's a strong technical PM and made an excellent counterpart to several of my development leads on multiple key projects. His biggest strength is his ability to define user requirements for complex technology--where it is usually the case that the users do not understand the system well enough to know what they really need.
Eli is a go getter. Given a task, he owns it and works tenaciously to get it done. Eli has streamlined our teams execution by creating a set of tools to run scrum (we call it super scrum with Eli’s magic scrum sheet) more effectively. Eli is very personable and it helps him to create and maintain strong relationships with partner teams. This has allowed Eli to be on top of customer feedback. I wish him luck. He will do great in any situation.
Eli's been a wonder in organizing and tracking the work our group did. Despite coming in cold from the middle of the development effort, he still got up to speed, and became a necessary part of the planning and project management side.
He knows how to reduce developer randomization, as well as understanding developer issues.
I enjoyed working with him, and would happily do so again.
I worked remotely with Eli when he was PMing a new agile platform that my team wanted to use. Eli was a great evangelist for the platform and did everything he could to help us be successful by understanding our requirements even as they kept changing. Eli was an excellent partner who always went the extra mile.
Eli is passionate and easy to work with. He is a good team player who can stay level-headed even in heated discussions and follows up diligently on tasks assigned to him. Eli's particular strength lies in creating storyboards for visual tools and applications.
Eli’s key interpersonal strength is his ability to dig deep until he finds the person’s true motivation and values. Through those, he is able to create bridges between individuals who seem to start from opposite corners of the room. This desire to understand root causes and drive consensus through this deep analysis is a key strength that I value in Eli.
Eli did great work for Mechanical Turk. Even as an SDE his project management skills were apparent. I would definitely recommend Eli for his project management skills.
Eli is a hard working engineer who learns quickly and puts in extra effort to deliver on time.
Eli is one of the most meticilous and detail oriented PMs I have worked with. He is strong in driving the team towards execution on the shared goal, and works hard to make sure that partner scenarios are addressed and delivered beyong expectations. I have also seen him take on hard technical areas and ramp up quickly to become an effective owner. He would be top of my list to deliver a complex project end to end with quality, effectiveness and competence.

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eli worked for me as a co-op placement from university of waterloo. he was responsible for automating our software packaging process and creating a benchmarking tool across multiple platforms ( palm os and windows ce ). he completed all tasks on schedule and with great results.
eli is a solid program manager with deep technical skills. in many of my projects in bing, i depended on his feature team to deliver the underlying platform pieces. he made sure that his team always delivered on time and with top notch quality.
eli cares deeply about his partner teams and is overall a great professional to work with.
i worked with eli on a number of projects while we were both in bing at microsoft. he's a strong technical pm and made an excellent counterpart to several of my development leads on multiple key projects. his biggest strength is his ability to define user requirements for complex technology--where it is usually the case that the users do not understand the system well enough to know what they really need.
eli is a go getter. given a task, he owns it and works tenaciously to get it done. eli has streamlined our teams execution by creating a set of tools to run scrum (we call it super scrum with eli’s magic scrum sheet) more effectively. eli is very personable and it helps him to create and maintain strong relationships with partner teams. this has allowed eli to be on top of customer feedback. i wish him luck. he will do great in any situation.
eli's been a wonder in organizing and tracking the work our group did. despite coming in cold from the middle of the development effort, he still got up to speed, and became a necessary part of the planning and project management side.
he knows how to reduce developer randomization, as well as understanding developer issues.
i enjoyed working with him, and would happily do so again.
i worked remotely with eli when he was pming a new agile platform that my team wanted to use. eli was a great evangelist for the platform and did everything he could to help us be successful by understanding our requirements even as they kept changing. eli was an excellent partner who always went the extra mile.
eli is passionate and easy to work with. he is a good team player who can stay level-headed even in heated discussions and follows up diligently on tasks assigned to him. eli's particular strength lies in creating storyboards for visual tools and applications.
eli’s key interpersonal strength is his ability to dig deep until he finds the person’s true motivation and values. through those, he is able to create bridges between individuals who seem to start from opposite corners of the room. this desire to understand root causes and drive consensus through this deep analysis is a key strength that i value in eli.
eli did great work for mechanical turk. even as an sde his project management skills were apparent. i would definitely recommend eli for his project management skills.
eli is a hard working engineer who learns quickly and puts in extra effort to deliver on time.
eli is one of the most meticilous and detail oriented pms i have worked with. he is strong in driving the team towards execution on the shared goal, and works hard to make sure that partner scenarios are addressed and delivered beyong expectations. i have also seen him take on hard technical areas and ramp up quickly to become an effective owner. he would be top of my list to deliver a complex project end to end with quality, effectiveness and competence.


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Mumbai, (IANS) Actor Anupam Kher’s greatest challenge as an actor is now upon him as he plays former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in “The Accidental Prime Minister”.
The shooting which was recently concluded in London had Anupam placed in a precarious dilemma.
“It is easy to play a personality who is someone long gone, no matter how distinguished.
“With due respects to Ben Kingsley who was simply outstanding, he played Mahatma Gandhi long after when the original character’s physicality was a hazy memory on blurred bank notes and vague documentaries,” the actor said.
“On the other hand I had to play someone who is very much in the public domain. Manmohan Singhji’s walk, his personality, his style of speaking are all in the public consciousness.
“I could not afford to slip up. I’d have ended up being caricaturish,” said the veteran actor.
He also thinks Manmohan Singh is one of his best-played characters.
“I’ve given it my entire concentration. We have worked hard to make a big epic homage to a man, scholar and politician, who is misunderstood, or rather hardly understood,” he said.
One of the first friends to whom Anupam would like to show “The Accidental Prime Minister” is Robert de Niro. Apparently De Niro has shown a keen interest in the biopic, he said.
The two share an unlikely kinship. On March 7, De Niro threw an impromptu birthday party for Anupam in New York.
However, Anupam is reluctant to speak about his friendship with the legendary actor.
“It (the birthday celebration) was just something that he did on the spur of the moment. It was sweet gesture and one that I deeply appreciate,” he said.

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mumbai, (ians) actor anupam kher’s greatest challenge as an actor is now upon him as he plays former prime minister manmohan singh in “the accidental prime minister”.
the shooting which was recently concluded in london had anupam placed in a precarious dilemma.
“it is easy to play a personality who is someone long gone, no matter how distinguished.
“with due respects to ben kingsley who was simply outstanding, he played mahatma gandhi long after when the original character’s physicality was a hazy memory on blurred bank notes and vague documentaries,” the actor said.
“on the other hand i had to play someone who is very much in the public domain. manmohan singhji’s walk, his personality, his style of speaking are all in the public consciousness.
“i could not afford to slip up. i’d have ended up being caricaturish,” said the veteran actor.
he also thinks manmohan singh is one of his best-played characters.
“i’ve given it my entire concentration. we have worked hard to make a big epic homage to a man, scholar and politician, who is misunderstood, or rather hardly understood,” he said.
one of the first friends to whom anupam would like to show “the accidental prime minister” is robert de niro. apparently de niro has shown a keen interest in the biopic, he said.
the two share an unlikely kinship. on march 7, de niro threw an impromptu birthday party for anupam in new york.
however, anupam is reluctant to speak about his friendship with the legendary actor.
“it (the birthday celebration) was just something that he did on the spur of the moment. it was sweet gesture and one that i deeply appreciate,” he said.


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Lady Susan is written in an epistolary form, which meant that I read it in no time, including my giggling between the letters. We deal with Lady Susan Vernon, a 4-month widow, in search of a new husband for herself and her daughter. In her second youth (i.e. in her mid-thirties), she can still take the world by a storm with the help of her looks, her wit and her manners.
"My kind friends here are most affectionately urgent with me to prolong my stay, but their hospitable and cheerful dispositions lead them too much into society for my present situation and state of mind; and I impatiently look forward to the hour when I shall be admitted into Your delightful retirement"
"I have avoided all general flirtation whatever; I have distinguished no creature besides, of all the numbers resorting hither, except Sir James Martin, on whom I bestowed a little notice...Mrs. Mainwaring (is) insupportably jealous .. and so enraged against me...It is time for me to be gone; I have therefore determined on leaving them"
"this want for cordiality is not very surprising, and yet it shows an illiberal and vindictive spirit to resent a project which influenced me six years ago, and which never succeeded at last"
Why she wonders at her sister-in-law's mistrust towards her? why, because Lady Susan moved Heaven and Earth so that Mrs. Vernon would not marry her husband's brother...such a tiny little thing, how could one bear a grudge after all these years???
This is the only Austen book which I haven't got around to reading but I'll be on the look out for it now. Thanks.
it's really a treat to read!
I always wondered what Lady Susan would be like as a novel. Austen was a bit in love with the epistolary format (S&S started as one).

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lady susan is written in an epistolary form, which meant that i read it in no time, including my giggling between the letters. we deal with lady susan vernon, a 4-month widow, in search of a new husband for herself and her daughter. in her second youth (i.e. in her mid-thirties), she can still take the world by a storm with the help of her looks, her wit and her manners.
"my kind friends here are most affectionately urgent with me to prolong my stay, but their hospitable and cheerful dispositions lead them too much into society for my present situation and state of mind; and i impatiently look forward to the hour when i shall be admitted into your delightful retirement"
"i have avoided all general flirtation whatever; i have distinguished no creature besides, of all the numbers resorting hither, except sir james martin, on whom i bestowed a little notice...mrs. mainwaring (is) insupportably jealous .. and so enraged against me...it is time for me to be gone; i have therefore determined on leaving them"
"this want for cordiality is not very surprising, and yet it shows an illiberal and vindictive spirit to resent a project which influenced me six years ago, and which never succeeded at last"
why she wonders at her sister-in-law's mistrust towards her? why, because lady susan moved heaven and earth so that mrs. vernon would not marry her husband's brother...such a tiny little thing, how could one bear a grudge after all these years???
this is the only austen book which i haven't got around to reading but i'll be on the look out for it now. thanks.
it's really a treat to read!
i always wondered what lady susan would be like as a novel. austen was a bit in love with the epistolary format (s&s started as one).


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Guillermo Foster was born on 31 May 1945 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He died on 6 Feb 2014. He married Living on 8 Aug 1980 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Alejandro María Fernández [Parents] was born on 10 Jun 1929 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He died on 28 Feb 2012. He married Living estimated 1960 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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guillermo foster was born on 31 may 1945 in buenos aires, argentina. he died on 6 feb 2014. he married living on 8 aug 1980 in buenos aires, argentina.
alejandro maría fernández [parents] was born on 10 jun 1929 in buenos aires, argentina. he died on 28 feb 2012. he married living estimated 1960 in buenos aires, argentina.


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Sign up for the website.
Verify your email and log in.
Click on "Apply for KYC" in the orange text box on the top of the page and submit your details.
Go to your profile and submit your ETH address.
Tokens (60 ZPOP) will be available to withdraw after the end of the campaign and after KYC is passed.
Amplify Exchange is a cryptocurrency exchange focusing on fiat to Altcoin markets. The concept was born out of the original Substratum ecosystem, which provides access to a decentralized internet.

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sign up for the website.
verify your email and log in.
click on "apply for kyc" in the orange text box on the top of the page and submit your details.
go to your profile and submit your eth address.
tokens (60 zpop) will be available to withdraw after the end of the campaign and after kyc is passed.
amplify exchange is a cryptocurrency exchange focusing on fiat to altcoin markets. the concept was born out of the original substratum ecosystem, which provides access to a decentralized internet.


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The Harvard Open Access Project (HOAP) fosters the growth of open access to research, within Harvard and beyond, using a combination of consultation, collaboration, community-building, and direct assistance. Open access makes knowledge accessible and reusable, accelerates the pace of discovery and discussion, maximizes the return on our investment in research, and speeds the development of all the benefits that depend on research, from new medicines and useful technologies to informed decisions, solved problems, and improved public policies. HOAP was launched in the fall of 2011.
This project is sponsored in part by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation.

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the harvard open access project (hoap) fosters the growth of open access to research, within harvard and beyond, using a combination of consultation, collaboration, community-building, and direct assistance. open access makes knowledge accessible and reusable, accelerates the pace of discovery and discussion, maximizes the return on our investment in research, and speeds the development of all the benefits that depend on research, from new medicines and useful technologies to informed decisions, solved problems, and improved public policies. hoap was launched in the fall of 2011.
this project is sponsored in part by the laura and john arnold foundation.


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In the strict sense of the term (a further indication), the tourbillon is not a complication. On the other hand, it is an additional function and one of the most elegant of all. The fast date, seconds stop and regulator are not strictly speaking complications either but ingenious devices which make use of the watch by its wearer easier or more convenient.
The influence of the earth’s gravity combined with the position of the watch causes variations in the movement rate. The ingenious feature of the tourbillon resides in the fact that the entire regulating organ rotates on its own axis, generally in one minute. By doing so, it automatically compensates the different positions for which an advance or retard would otherwise occur. This invention is particularly effective for pocket watches. A wristwatch is naturally self-compensating depending on the position of the arm. The tourbillon is one of the finest achievements of the watchmaking art. It testifies to the exceptional skill of its inventor, Abraham-Louis Breguet, and the expertise of those people who still today meticulously design and assemble these dozens of components in a diameter of little more than one centimetre.

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in the strict sense of the term (a further indication), the tourbillon is not a complication. on the other hand, it is an additional function and one of the most elegant of all. the fast date, seconds stop and regulator are not strictly speaking complications either but ingenious devices which make use of the watch by its wearer easier or more convenient.
the influence of the earth’s gravity combined with the position of the watch causes variations in the movement rate. the ingenious feature of the tourbillon resides in the fact that the entire regulating organ rotates on its own axis, generally in one minute. by doing so, it automatically compensates the different positions for which an advance or retard would otherwise occur. this invention is particularly effective for pocket watches. a wristwatch is naturally self-compensating depending on the position of the arm. the tourbillon is one of the finest achievements of the watchmaking art. it testifies to the exceptional skill of its inventor, abraham-louis breguet, and the expertise of those people who still today meticulously design and assemble these dozens of components in a diameter of little more than one centimetre.


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The University Extension Programme (PEU) takes up the challenge of ensuring the university’s presence in the surrounding territory and of using culture as a vehicle of communication to approach the current social reality.
As well as its conventional targets (teaching and research), the Universitat Jaume I pays particular attention to the study and development of culture, and to participating in the advances and development of society.
One of the university’s core missions, through the PEU, is to encourage the creation and dissemination of critical thinking and the growth of culture in the university community and society as a whole, and to provide comprehensive education and training in the process of lifelong learning. Its objectives include development cooperation, social and cultural transformation, creation and dissemination of critical, participative cultural habits and practices in a spirit of solidarity, as well as open and plural continuing education.
In parallel, we have developed a teaching model that enhances informal, cooperative, experiential learning, where critical reflection on reality and shared learning are core factors in this process of growth.
The PEU is committed to a model that follows the distributed network approach. In this model, all the actors involved in the process form part of a horizontal structure in which the central focus of the project may be located in any of the network’s nodes.
The programme is based on the joint leadership of the various agents in the territory: town councils, associations, groups and, in particular, development specialists and professionals whose commitment and dedication lies with and for the territory.

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the university extension programme (peu) takes up the challenge of ensuring the university’s presence in the surrounding territory and of using culture as a vehicle of communication to approach the current social reality.
as well as its conventional targets (teaching and research), the universitat jaume i pays particular attention to the study and development of culture, and to participating in the advances and development of society.
one of the university’s core missions, through the peu, is to encourage the creation and dissemination of critical thinking and the growth of culture in the university community and society as a whole, and to provide comprehensive education and training in the process of lifelong learning. its objectives include development cooperation, social and cultural transformation, creation and dissemination of critical, participative cultural habits and practices in a spirit of solidarity, as well as open and plural continuing education.
in parallel, we have developed a teaching model that enhances informal, cooperative, experiential learning, where critical reflection on reality and shared learning are core factors in this process of growth.
the peu is committed to a model that follows the distributed network approach. in this model, all the actors involved in the process form part of a horizontal structure in which the central focus of the project may be located in any of the network’s nodes.
the programme is based on the joint leadership of the various agents in the territory: town councils, associations, groups and, in particular, development specialists and professionals whose commitment and dedication lies with and for the territory.


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For more than a decade, I have been sharing a personal connection with my fans. From my evolution as a songwriter to my performances with legendary artists and work with the healing benefits of music & sound, I invite my listeners to relate their own life experiences and journey we are all on together.
I believe that positive music can make the world a better place and I have been on a mission to inspire the listener take heart and take action with music that is fun, fresh, upbeat and thought provoking. For the past 12 years, I have been writing and performing songs that make a difference through positive, empowering lyrics at venues across the country and internationally. My 4th CD, The Italian Project is my first transatlantic project that includes collaboration with my new friends and immensely talented musical colleagues in Italy.
I thank my friends and family members who have been on this musical journey with me for more than a decade. Starting as as primarily a jazz standards performer and evolving into an indie singer/songwriter with deep Americana, jazz, roots rock and blues influences could not have happened without the support of friends, family and fans along the way.

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for more than a decade, i have been sharing a personal connection with my fans. from my evolution as a songwriter to my performances with legendary artists and work with the healing benefits of music & sound, i invite my listeners to relate their own life experiences and journey we are all on together.
i believe that positive music can make the world a better place and i have been on a mission to inspire the listener take heart and take action with music that is fun, fresh, upbeat and thought provoking. for the past 12 years, i have been writing and performing songs that make a difference through positive, empowering lyrics at venues across the country and internationally. my 4th cd, the italian project is my first transatlantic project that includes collaboration with my new friends and immensely talented musical colleagues in italy.
i thank my friends and family members who have been on this musical journey with me for more than a decade. starting as as primarily a jazz standards performer and evolving into an indie singer/songwriter with deep americana, jazz, roots rock and blues influences could not have happened without the support of friends, family and fans along the way.


text: This apartment in Cannes offers you a wonderful view of the city. Located 500 metres from the Palais des Festivals, this accommodation includes a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. A flat-screen TV and a terrace complete the property.

lowercased: this apartment in cannes offers you a wonderful view of the city. located 500 metres from the palais des festivals, this accommodation includes a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave. a flat-screen tv and a terrace complete the property.


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Mark the occasion: The SafeServ Food Handler exam is over - Sanitation classes are a thing of the past! And while this isn't a cue for us to start wallowing in our own filth (daily showering remains mandatory), it does mean that each and every class from here on out is 100% culinary.
And if that wasn't the most exciting news since the Cronut, we finally baked the Fig Newtons (it almost didn't happen - but yours truly, somewhat obsessed with the idea of finally getting to try these bars, brazenly noted the omission from the Chef's daily schedule).
How are they? Um, amazing!
These Fig Newtons are similar enough to the packaged versions, so there's denying that they are the freshly baked versions of the classic lunchbox treat. However, a healthy dose of tawny port in the fig compote elevates this particular version to levels that a packaged product could never pull off.
Sorry, doormen... I'm not sharing these.
Thank you, French Meringue and Lemon Curd, for giving eggs and sugar a little bump in the rankings.
Even though half of the day was lost to the SafeServ Exam, we managed to bang out a number of recipes. That said, Chef clearly indicated it was our last day to crawl. It's time to pick up the pace.
A "stirred custard" prepared by mixing egg with sugar and flavoring ingredients (in this case, lemon zest and lemon juice), which is then cooked while stirring in a Bain-marie or water bath.
- Cooking a stirred custard in a Bain-marie.
- Testing the temperature of the custard to ensure the proper setting temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit is achieved.
- Increasing the stability of the curd by dissolving a sheet of gelatin into the pre-strained mixture. A more stable structure is best when using the curd as a filling that might otherwise spread undesirably.
- Straining the cooked curd through a mesh sieve to remove any remnants of lemon zest, set egg or undissolved gelatin.
A rich, unmistakably nutty-flavored tart paired with the bright, acidic flavor of raspberry jam. This baked tart is made up of three layers: an initial, thin layer of raspberry jam, a textural layer of toasted almond slivers, and a primary cake layer composed of nut flours folded with a Common Meringue (i.e. French Meringue).
- Making a Common or French Meringue, a raw-egg meringue preparation that requires subsequent cooking.
- Improving the stability of a meringue by: i) whipping the meringue at a slow speed to create many, smaller but more stable air bubbles rather than fewer, larger and more easily burst air bubbles; ii) waiting until the whipped egg whites take on a foamy, nearly opaque appearance before slowly incorporating sugar; iii) using cream of tartar, as an acid, to chemically stabilize the meringue.
- Using toasted almonds rather than raw almonds (as in the Tarte Bourdaloue) to provide deeper, more developed flavor. As a middle layer to the tart, the nuts will not burn.
- Creating negative space designs on the top of the baked and cooled tart by dusting powdered sugar over various shapes.
An almond flavored butter cookie that is piped into rosettes and topped with a raspberry baker's jam prior to baking.
- Shaping dough by piping, forming individual rosette-shaped cookies.
- Using high-pectin baker's jam as a topping, which does not run in the heat of the oven.
Looking good. I made lemon curd and lime curd this week on my blog. I used the lemon curd to fill my croissants. Lovely blog and some great detail here.
Thank you, Angela. Would never have thought of the lemon curd and croissant combination, but they look delicious. And great blog overall!
That could be the best royal essays I read so far. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about culinary arts. Hope to read and learn more recipes here.
Many many thanks. Glad to hear that people are enjoying the reads!
Glad you found the blog and glad to hear that you're enjoying it!

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mark the occasion: the safeserv food handler exam is over - sanitation classes are a thing of the past! and while this isn't a cue for us to start wallowing in our own filth (daily showering remains mandatory), it does mean that each and every class from here on out is 100% culinary.
and if that wasn't the most exciting news since the cronut, we finally baked the fig newtons (it almost didn't happen - but yours truly, somewhat obsessed with the idea of finally getting to try these bars, brazenly noted the omission from the chef's daily schedule).
how are they? um, amazing!
these fig newtons are similar enough to the packaged versions, so there's denying that they are the freshly baked versions of the classic lunchbox treat. however, a healthy dose of tawny port in the fig compote elevates this particular version to levels that a packaged product could never pull off.
sorry, doormen... i'm not sharing these.
thank you, french meringue and lemon curd, for giving eggs and sugar a little bump in the rankings.
even though half of the day was lost to the safeserv exam, we managed to bang out a number of recipes. that said, chef clearly indicated it was our last day to crawl. it's time to pick up the pace.
a "stirred custard" prepared by mixing egg with sugar and flavoring ingredients (in this case, lemon zest and lemon juice), which is then cooked while stirring in a bain-marie or water bath.
- cooking a stirred custard in a bain-marie.
- testing the temperature of the custard to ensure the proper setting temperature of 175 degrees fahrenheit is achieved.
- increasing the stability of the curd by dissolving a sheet of gelatin into the pre-strained mixture. a more stable structure is best when using the curd as a filling that might otherwise spread undesirably.
- straining the cooked curd through a mesh sieve to remove any remnants of lemon zest, set egg or undissolved gelatin.
a rich, unmistakably nutty-flavored tart paired with the bright, acidic flavor of raspberry jam. this baked tart is made up of three layers: an initial, thin layer of raspberry jam, a textural layer of toasted almond slivers, and a primary cake layer composed of nut flours folded with a common meringue (i.e. french meringue).
- making a common or french meringue, a raw-egg meringue preparation that requires subsequent cooking.
- improving the stability of a meringue by: i) whipping the meringue at a slow speed to create many, smaller but more stable air bubbles rather than fewer, larger and more easily burst air bubbles; ii) waiting until the whipped egg whites take on a foamy, nearly opaque appearance before slowly incorporating sugar; iii) using cream of tartar, as an acid, to chemically stabilize the meringue.
- using toasted almonds rather than raw almonds (as in the tarte bourdaloue) to provide deeper, more developed flavor. as a middle layer to the tart, the nuts will not burn.
- creating negative space designs on the top of the baked and cooled tart by dusting powdered sugar over various shapes.
an almond flavored butter cookie that is piped into rosettes and topped with a raspberry baker's jam prior to baking.
- shaping dough by piping, forming individual rosette-shaped cookies.
- using high-pectin baker's jam as a topping, which does not run in the heat of the oven.
looking good. i made lemon curd and lime curd this week on my blog. i used the lemon curd to fill my croissants. lovely blog and some great detail here.
thank you, angela. would never have thought of the lemon curd and croissant combination, but they look delicious. and great blog overall!
that could be the best royal essays i read so far. thank you for sharing your knowledge about culinary arts. hope to read and learn more recipes here.
many many thanks. glad to hear that people are enjoying the reads!
glad you found the blog and glad to hear that you're enjoying it!


text: Free printable POWER RANGERS coloring pages for toddlers, preschool or kindergarten children. Enjoy this Power Rangers SPD coloring page. All POWER RANGERS coloring pages, including this Power Rangers SPD coloring page are free. Enjoy the wonderful world of coloring sheets!

lowercased: free printable power rangers coloring pages for toddlers, preschool or kindergarten children. enjoy this power rangers spd coloring page. all power rangers coloring pages, including this power rangers spd coloring page are free. enjoy the wonderful world of coloring sheets!


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The Paw Patrol puppies are on a mission and children can join them with this bright, colourful junior-sized duvet set. The officially licensed duvet cover features popular puppy Chase and the matching pillowcase features Marshall. The set is ideal for any young fans of the TV show.
Dimensions: Duvet: H: 120cm x W: 120cm. Pillowcase: H: 42cm x W: 62cm.

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the paw patrol puppies are on a mission and children can join them with this bright, colourful junior-sized duvet set. the officially licensed duvet cover features popular puppy chase and the matching pillowcase features marshall. the set is ideal for any young fans of the tv show.
dimensions: duvet: h: 120cm x w: 120cm. pillowcase: h: 42cm x w: 62cm.


text: The Cary 300 spectrophotometer is used worldwide for routine analysis and research. The Cary 300 is controlled by the new Cary WinUV software. This Windows based software features a modular design which makes it easy to use. The instrument is shipped with liquid sample holders and of course it can be fitted with a wide range of accessories to provide extra capabilities.

lowercased: the cary 300 spectrophotometer is used worldwide for routine analysis and research. the cary 300 is controlled by the new cary winuv software. this windows based software features a modular design which makes it easy to use. the instrument is shipped with liquid sample holders and of course it can be fitted with a wide range of accessories to provide extra capabilities.


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Mr. Felix is the Chief Product Officer at ACUE. While a lifelong passion for technology has driven his ed-tech career focus, his experience as an educator “on the inside” of schools revealed to him the gap in teacher preparation that ACUE strives to solve.
Early in his career, Felix served as Vice President of Technology at eCollege, helping architect and build one of the world’s first successful higher education Learning Management Systems. He then spent five years teaching in the classroom, deepening his understanding of the craft of teaching. Felix helped power the growth and development of several educational technology ventures involving student information systems, data warehouses, as well as college publishing. He served as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Learning Officer at Flat World Knowledge, an open content higher education publisher.
Felix earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and holds an MA in Educational Technology from Teachers College, Columbia University.

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mr. felix is the chief product officer at acue. while a lifelong passion for technology has driven his ed-tech career focus, his experience as an educator “on the inside” of schools revealed to him the gap in teacher preparation that acue strives to solve.
early in his career, felix served as vice president of technology at ecollege, helping architect and build one of the world’s first successful higher education learning management systems. he then spent five years teaching in the classroom, deepening his understanding of the craft of teaching. felix helped power the growth and development of several educational technology ventures involving student information systems, data warehouses, as well as college publishing. he served as chief technology officer and chief learning officer at flat world knowledge, an open content higher education publisher.
felix earned his bs in mechanical engineering from tufts university and holds an ma in educational technology from teachers college, columbia university.