Puppy Training Schedule

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Krissyar

Puppies can grow up to be smart if you train them correctly—and that’s exactly what our goal is today! As schools have schedules and curriculums to teach children, so too should you have one while you train your puppy.

By the time you’re done creating a puppy training schedule, you’ll be persuaded that a puppy on a schedule is the best kind of best friend. When communication is seamless and they understand routine, your puppy will grow up to be obedient.

The Moment your Puppy is Active

Before your puppy turns two months old you must implement a daily routine, and with time this routine will turn into a habit. Here’s what you need to establish:

  • Where the food and water dishes are kept
  • Feeding times
  • Where the bed and other resting places are
  • Bathroom time
  • Where the toys are kept

Creating a puppy training schedule is important. Do you know how to implement a non strict training schedule? If you don’t your puppy will grow up to believe he is the master of the house and show you how you can fit into his life.

Sounds like a nightmare, right? Okay, so let’s make sure that doesn’t happen!

 

At Two to Three Months

You may think it’s still too young, but your puppy can understand and learn commands from only two months old.

So what basic training can be done during this beginning stage?

 

Teach Your Puppy Words

A dog’s mind is remarkable. Did you know that your puppy can actually understand certain words already?

Praise and correction words must be the first things taught to a young puppy. “Good” and “No” set the basis for future training. Make sure your dog knows these well before implementing other commands.

With time you can teach your pup other words such as:

  • “Get off”
  • “Out”
  • “Come”
  • “Drop it” or “Give”

 

Being Handled

When you brush, bath, clip nails or clean teeth, you shouldn’t have to fight against an unwilling puppy. Acceptance handling begins at a young age. If you leave it for too late your dog may even get aggressive with you when it’s older.

Your puppy may be resistant at first, but with a bit of assurance & reward it will feel comfortable with being handled. Taking your pup to check ups will be that much easier going forward.

 

Gentleness

A puppy’s mother does bestow some gentle behavior onto her litter. You now need to take over from the mother in certain ways.

When your puppy bites, he isn’t being gentle. Proper training must be implemented to correct this behavior. If not, an ungentle pup can grow up to be aggressive.

Correct bad behavior with positive reinforcement or by putting your pup in a timeout, rather than yelling or spanking at him or her. Squealing or yelping can make some pups believe they’re hurting you, and cause them to stop rough biting.

 

Household Rules

Even for you and I household rules help distinguish right from wrong. What will the household rules be for your puppy?

Decide on the actions you don’t want your pup to do. Ask yourself:

  • Is he or she allowed on the furniture?
  • Is he or she allowed on beds?
  • Is shredding toilet paper allowed?
  • Is the puppy allowed in the kitchen while food is being prepared?

Keeping to a puppy training schedule is important, as it maintains your puppy’s routine and learning capabilities. Remember that each pup is different and some may take longer to learn. With patience and training you can set your puppy on the patt of open communication and friendship.

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5 Tips For Expanding Your Horizons As An Entrepreneur

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Krissyar

As an entrepreneur, it never feels like there’s enough time for anything. Yes, with everything feeling as though it was due yesterday, taking the time to learn and appreciate new things always seems out of reach. However, not only will these practices make you happier, but also a better business owner.

No matter how busy you are, take a second to consider a few of these helpful tips to start implementing into your schedule to boost your outlook, as well as your productivity. While that might sound counterintuitive, it’s actually one secret to getting more out of each day. Check them out below:

 

Develop A New Talent Outside Of Work

If you’re somebody that’s found themselves dragging at work and can’t quite muster up the creative juices to get going, then developing a new talent is one strategy that might help. Whether it be learning the piano or picking up cooking dinner again, bringing a new skill into your life is an activity that not only will train yourself to start thinking about things differently but give you something to look forward to at the end of the day. Believe it or not, little commitments like that can make a big difference both with how you spend your time, as well as investing in your happiness.

Make a list of all the activities you keep telling yourself that you’d like to start but never do. See which ones might be attainable to throw in your schedule and dedicate a solid chunk to it. Even if it’s just learning a new language for 30 minutes a day, that objective will give you something to break from and think about during your day, alleviating the stress of constantly worrying about the things you can’t control. The overarching goal here is to give your brain an exercise that both challenges you while giving you a mental break, which no matter your choice, should be something that excites you.

 

Read Up On Strategy

As an entrepreneur, your goal should always be to absorb as much as you can. After all, there are no hard or set rules to being successful, which is why educating yourself is so imperative. No matter if it’s on social media, fundraising, or even leadership, taking in a vast number of perspectives and methodologies is essential to keeping your business going.

Start digging through some of the magazines and other resources you use to pick up on the type of articles you like to read, as well as if you have any favorite authors. Additionally, checking out things like marketing guides or case studies is also a great habit, as these are going to tell you specifically what’s been useful for others and what hasn’t. Granted, with so much content out there, it’s hard to decipher what’s quality material and what’s not; however, once you get the hang of things, it’ll be smooth sailing from there on.

 

Diversify Your Offerings

A common mistake many entrepreneurs make is that they keep trying to push the same product six different ways without ever realizing that maybe it’s not their strongest offering. And whether you’re a camping store that hasn’t considered the best tactical flashlight or a kitchen supply company that might see a boost from selling non-slip shoes, check around your inventory to see what niche item you could include. Because while it might sound somewhat silly, you’d be surprised at what people are looking for that’s an underserved market, making it a space where you could thrive.

 

Get Active

I’m willing to bet if you surveyed every successful entrepreneur and asked them what their secret to a good day is, the majority of them would probably include exercise. Not only is working out great for our bodies but our minds as well, proving to reduce stress and anxiety. Furthermore, in a study conducted by Stanford University on the benefits of exercise on our cognitive abilities, it was concluded that exercise results in an increased ability to remember and pay attention. And although many of us loathe going to the gym, it’s actually much easier to be active than just simply pumping iron or running.

Find an activity that both fits your schedule and is something you want to do regularly. Even just joining an adult sports league could be a good option to ease into things, as well as make some new friends. If you find yourself not having the time for that, then working out at home or in the office for short five to ten-minute stretches of pushups or yoga could make a world of difference. Remember, this is supposed to be something enjoyable to you, so make it worth the time you dedicate.

 

Keep Up With New Technologies

Finally, as your business is out to solve a problem in the world, keeping up with what’s going on with the latest and greatest is key to how your firm should respond. For example, according to Gartner, by 2020 85 percent of customer interactions won’t involve a human, which is good to consider when thinking about how AI is going to impact your business. While it’s nothing to immediately stress over, keeping the newest happenings in the back of your mind will be advantageous to stay competitive.

What are some exercises you perform to avoid staying stagnant?

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Fitness Friday: Top Fitness Apps

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Krissyar

We all seem to use our smartphones as daily planners, diaries, grocery list, and little black books. One thing that you might not of realized is your smart phone can be your trainer as well.
No need for a paper food journal, books and videos on fitness and health food. Your phone has it all! Check out some of the great apps to help you reach your fitness and health goals.
(Most of the apps or free, or have free versions, though there are ‘pro’ versions of the app you can purchase for additional services/features)

Argus–  If spending a hundred bucks (or more) on a Fitbit One, Jawbone UP, or Nike+ FuelBand isn’t your thing, you might try the Argus app. It tracks your activity directly through your iPhone rather than a separately purchased device. As long as you carry your phone all day long, Argus will watch your movements. You can also log other workouts, keep an eye on how much water you drink, and take photos of your food to inspire yourself to stick to a healthy lifestyle. Be aware that Argus can drain your battery quickly, though.

CycleMeter – Bicycle tracking app Cyclemeter (for iOS only) collects a wealth of data, is very accurate, contains several well thought out features, and appeals to fitness enthusiasts who participate in more than one sport. Despite the name, you can use Cyclemeter to track walks, runs, and other activities. It does not include a calorie-counting component, but it is packed with data about your biking outings.

Hot5 – From abs and core to yoga and flexibility and everything in between, Hot5 contains pages and pages of 5-minute video workouts that are super easy to follow. You can find video workouts of all varieties and difficulty levels that will work you out with only five moves. The interface is also beautifully designed and user friendly. It is to the point and clear cut, saving you time by skipping the personal questionnaires and sign-up lag. I also love that this app can be used as an add-on to your fitness routine or as your entire workout. If you want to do 5-minute abs after a run, Hot5 is for you. If you want to do a full body workout, mix and match from their plethora of videos. This pick and choose system is great for beginners and fitness gurus alike.

Zombies Run! – This is one of the most creative apps out there. Put your headphones on, press start, and start running. And that’s when you’ll hear them…ZOMBIES! This app is a running game and audio adventure, co-created with award-winning novelist Naomi Alderman. As you run, dodge zombies and follow orders from the voice recordings. Before you know it, you’ve just completed a successful run.

GymPact – We all need a little motivation when it comes to working out, and GymPact is the perfect way to get inspired. How does it work? Make a commitment to work out a certain number of times a week. Choose the amount of money you are willing to risk if you don’t reach your goal. If you don’t achieve your goal? Your credit card gets charged. Achieve your goal? You get paid! The days of being paid to work out have finally come!

Couch to 5k – Get the support and motivation you need to start your journey and finish a 5K. Train for 30 minutes a day, three days a week, in nine weeks. Utilize various training tools, music-sync programs and virtual coaching to run 3.1 miles.

DigiFit iCardio – If you want real hard stats about your workouts, accelerometers and GPS aren’t enough. You need a heart rate monitor… and an app that can access the information it collects. One option is the Digifit iCardio app for iPhone and Android. You can pair it with any supported heart rate monitor to track your runs, bicycle rides, and other workouts. It records heart rate, of course, but also distance, time, and pace. All the components needed to track heart rate can add up, so plan to spend somewhere in the $50 to $100 range to get full use of this app.

FitBit – I came to know the Fitbit system through testing the company’s activity trackers, like the Fitbit Force and Fitbit Flex, but you don’t necessarily need a tracker to use parts of the mobile app and website. Without a tracker, you can use the Fitbit app and website to count calories, log your weight, and record other health information, such as your blood pressure and glucose levels. If you do own a Fitbit, however, you can upload the data it collects to the mobile app through Bluetooth.

Endomondo Sports Tracker –  Endomondo focuses on the community aspects of staying motivated to reach your fitness activity goals. The app uses GPS features on your phones to track running, cycling, jogging, skating, dancing—whatever. Endomondo can track numerous activities. Then you share your progress with friends by connecting Endomonodo to other online social accounts, such as Facebook. The app also can connect to some supported fitness devices, such as Garmin sports watches.

RunKeeper – RunKeeper has been around for a while, but it’s still one of the greatest fitness apps out there. RunKeeper allows you to track your runs, walks, or bike rides by using the GPS system in your phone. You can view your detailed stats on its easy-to-use layout, and also track your progress over time. RunKeeper even allows you to connect with your friends so others can track your achievements and goals. My favorite feature on this app is the audio cue option. RunKeeper provides real-time coaching by giving you audible updates on your pace, time, distance, and more.

Obstacles XRT –  Say goodbye to boring sit-ups and treadmill runs. With Obstacles XRT, you can jump over tires, escape quicksand, and crawl under fences. All in the comfort of your own home—no equipment needed. Obstacles XRT uses plyometrics and HIIT training to get your blood flowing and fat burning. Get ready for an extreme workout.

Fitocracy – Fitocracy uses game-like stats to spur on friendly competition and increase your dedication to working out. Fitocracy helps you track your various workouts, but more importantly, encourages social interaction among its users. Post a status, whether it’s your success story of going to the gym or the reason you skipped a workout, and you’re likely to find a wealth of support from the community. It also has plentiful resources for all kinds of fitness enthusiasts, from weightlifters to swimmers.

P90X – The interactive features in the P90X app make it fun and easy to stay motivated. Push through any plateaus, track your reps, manage your weight, and watch your body transform into a lean machine. The app now includes P90X2, providing a continuous challenge that allows you to take your fitness to new levels.

Pocket Yoga – Practice yoga any where and any time with Pocket Yoga. Gaia Flow Yoga created unique and creative flows to help you maintain your practice. It’s perfect for all ages, gender and skill level.

Abs Workout – Break away from boring ab workouts. This four-week training program helps you stay on track and develop a lean six-pack. Take the exercise videos to the gym, or at home to get a solid workout in. It’s easy to use and keeps you challenged.

Map My Fitness – The company that makes the Map My Run app for runners also makes a slew of similar apps for different sports, such as Map My Ride for cyclists and the more general purpose Map My Fitness. Although it might sound like Map My Fitness will give you the widest range of supported activities, really all the apps have settings that let you track different sports and workouts. In other words, you only need to download one of the apps, and you can use it for almost any activity (Map My Fitness has more than 600 activities). But beware: The free app keeps some of its features behind a subscription pay wall, starting at $5.99 per month or $29.99 per year. As with most fitness apps for running, walking, cycling, etc., Map My Fitness uses GPS to track the routes you travel, and shows you a map of the ground you covered when you’re done. It also displays length, in both time and distance, as well as pace, maximum speed, and a few other statistics.

Nike+ – The Nike+ Running app, which is available on iPhone and Android phones, tracks your distance, pace, time, and calories burned while you run. It uses GPS to map your route and has audio feedback built in—including real-time cheering every time one of your friends from Facebook or Path (a private social network) “likes” the post where you’ve noted you’re going out for a run. If you have a Nike+ FuelBand SE, the app integrates well with it.

Lose It! – The free website and app Lose It!, designed for counting calories and logging exercise, can help you lose weight, especially if you tend to eat name-brand American foods. Lose It!, which has been around for years, has an incredibly strong community of supportive people to help you stick to your goals. Lose It! is compatible with a long list of other fitness devices and apps, including Nike+ FuelBand, Fitbit devices, Runkeeper, MapMyFitness, and Jawbone UP.

Runtastic Pro –  Runtastic PRO lets you measure and track your runs, walks, and other exercises, but it also doubles as a coaching app to motivate you to keep working toward your goals. You can use it to train for races, too. The $4.99 Pro version is worthwhile, because the free app lacks (and tries to sell to you through in-app purchases) many of the features that are central to the experience, such as the coaching features, voice feedback, and music player integration.

Weight Watchers Mobile – Without a Weight Watchers membership, you can’t really use the Weight Watchers Mobile app, but members will love how it helps them keep track of the foods they eat and tally up their “points” (allotted calories) for the day and week. The app has a built-in scanner that lets you find information about packaged foods instantly. More Weight Watchers resources are tucked into this app as well, all designed to keep you on the plan.

 

 What’s your favorite fitness app?
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7 Surefire Ways To Get Your Home Ready To Sell

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Krissyar

Are you feeling the neverending sensation of itchy feet? Is it time to move onto pastures new? Whether you want to move to be closer to family, you need to relocate due to a job promotion or you simply fancy a change and would love to upsize, there are many ways you can make your home more sellable. You may meander from room to room in your humble abode and think that every painted wall, lovingly laid floorboard and custom printed cushion looks stunning. However, you are looking through rose tinted subjective spectacles. What about the old boiler and the leaky tap? These are the things that can prevent your home from flying off the market.

Before you list your pad for sale, you need to make sure it is in a state ready for potential purchasers to come and view. Take a look at these ways you can prepare your home so that you will have your pick of offers when you come to sell.

First Impressions Count

Don’t be that homeowner who is so arrogant that they believe their 1930s characterful home will sell itself. If your bins are overflowing, your lawn looks more like the Amazonian jungle and your porch area is full of cobwebs, you haven’t created a good first impression, and any potential viewings will be uphill battles. You have shown the potential buyer that you don’t care about your dwelling and lack any affection for your external space when nothing could be further from the truth. Get out the lawnmower, weed the flower beds and put up some hanging baskets to inject a bit of color into your driveway. Make sure that the outside space looks organized, tidy and inviting. Your house should be getting viewers excited about its exceptional curb appeal.

 

Brighten It Up

You may love the deep crimson dining room and the lime green kitchen, but the chances are that your potential buyers won’t. Bite the bullet and attempt to neutralize your home. This means getting out the cans of magnolia or white and giving the entire house a lick of paint. You don’t have to rely on a paintbrush or a set of rollers and instead you can utilize a paint sprayer. This will cut the job down immeasurably and lead to a higher quality finish. The paint won’t be patchy, and it will look like a professional decorator has completed the work. Before you fork out for this piece of equipment head to ToolNerds.com to check out the different types of sprayers on the market and source the best one to suit your budget. With a coat of white, your home will be more inviting and show a blank canvas to buyers who can then put their own stamp on your property.

Lighting

One of the main bugbears for house hunters is the lack of natural light within a home. Maximize the amount of light in your humble abode by placing lamps, spotlights and vintage filament fittings in every room. Open doors, put up some mirrors and move drapery out of the way of the windows. This way you’ll be enhancing the amount of light that is able to bounce across the rooms of your home. Turning your home from dark to light will create a fresher and more cheery ambience for your home and will get potential buyers flooding through your door.

 

Storage

If you are bursting at the seams and need to find a new pad that will give you more storage space, you cannot convey this message to your buyers. Kids toys, clothes and the ironing board need to be kept out of sight. It doesn’t matter what the real-life situation may be you need to market your home as a haven for storage. Rifle through your wardrobes and cupboards and clear out half of your stuff. Put this in the attic or store it at a friend’s house until you’ve secured a sale. If a buyer then opens the fitted wardrobes in your master suite, they’ll see some functional and organized storage spaces with room to spare.

Pets

If you have a loveable little pooch who tends to rule the roost, you have to be a little firmer with your mutt. The same goes for our feline friends. Because you are immersed in your environment, you can’t smell the odors of your four-legged pal. The chances are a potential buyer walking through your door will get one whiff of your labrador and be put off especially if you leave his food, bed and toys strewn across every room of the house. Before every viewing the pet items need to be cleared, the house needs a spray of deodorizer, and the dog needs to head off for a long walk with your partner.

 

Viewings

If you’re doing the viewings of your home, make sure you go out of your way to sell your property. It can feel a bit odd and make us very self-conscious when we are trying the hard pitch to sell our homes, but potential buyers expect it. They want to know all of the positives about living in your locality, what the neighbors are like and how good the schools are. Tell them about Bob next door and how handy he is with cars. If you enjoy good transport links, tell the people who come your way. Don’t offer up anything negative unless asked. If you are asked a sensitive question, don’t be tempted to fudge the truth. If a property lawyer gets wind of it, you could find yourself in a bit of legal bother.

The Price Must Be Right

It doesn’t matter how much square footage you have, how well decorated your home is or how much curb appeal you enjoy, your property will have a ceiling price. Try and stretch beyond this and you’ll find your property lingering on the market for too long. You need to be realistic. Check out sites like zillow.com to view recent house sales in your area. Don’t be tempted to go with the real estate agent who says he can sell your home for $20k more than any other like for like house on your road. These sorts of agents promise the Earth and deliver nothing. Set your price accurately, secure an agent who knows his or her stuff and you could find your house is off the market quicker than you can say ‘sold!’

Selling your home is a bit of a game. Play well, and you will achieve the maximum price for your humble abode.


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Genesis Brand Offers Cutting Edge Technology in Partnership with Amazon

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Krissyar
We have all heard of the Amazon Echo   which is a virtual assistant for your home – but did you know that the Genesis G80 and G90 are compatible with Amazon Echo and Amazon Alexa? You can use your Amazon Echo to control aspects of car – like starting it ,locking it, and even setting the interior temp. The Alexa and Echo can work with your vehicle to make your life easier!

By using your Amazon Alexa enabled device, you can issue voice commands to your Genesis – being able to control the lights, locks, start and turn off the engine, makes the Genesis a top vehicle for tech-loving buyers!

So if you are ready for a luxury vehicle that gives you the technologically advancements that put Back to the Future to shame, check out the Genesis G80 and G90. You can check out these luxury vehicles at Central Avenue Genesis Dealership.

 

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