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WHY A FOAM WEDGE PILLOW CAN COMBAT ACID REFLUX

[Natalie's POV] It was late at night, and I couldn’t sleep. All I could here were the waves. Being myself, and not caring. I changed into my bikini, and put some boardshorts on. I knew the water would be freezing, but I was so hot right now. I slipped my way out of bed, and tip toed out downstairs. I heard someone in the bathroom, and they heard me once I got out. I grabbed my surfboard, and ran to the waters. It was cold, but I loved it. As I was paddling out after my 5/6 times catching, small, but pleasant waves for me, a wave caught me unexpectantly. It pushed me under the water, and I was struggling for air. Just then I heard someone swim towards me. They lifted me up. Once I reached the surface, I pushed my hair out of my face. I was on the board, and the person was paddling me to shore. I wasn’t dead or anything, what the fuck. I spat water out of my mouth, to see someone scolding me. “What the hell were you thinking?” “I wanted to go for a swim. Sheesh.” I said. “I heard you from your room. I ran down here to see your board left. So I ran, thinking you were dead.” Nick said. He was screaming now, I just covered his mouth. “Not so loud, ass.” He shoved my hand away, and grabbed onto in. I pulled away, grabbed my surfboard, and walked to the house. Nick chased after me. “So I basically save you, and you just walk away?” I turned around, almost hitting him with my board. “Thank you, and keep it down. You’ll get me in trouble!” “You’re lucky I even saved you Nat.” He
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WHY A FOAM WEDGE PILLOW CAN COMBAT ACID REFLUX

If you are suffering from GERD or acid reflux then you are sure to experience a painful and burning sensation that will arise from your chest which then will radiate to your neck and throat. This is commonly referred to as heartburn.

A therapeutically intervention of this problem of this acid reflux can be aided by the use of a foam wedge pillow which helps in positional therapy apart from pharmacological and surgical interventions.

When there is a permanent damage to the barrier between the esophagus and the stomach due to the acid reflux in the esophagus resulting in chronic symptoms or mucosal damage then the Gastro esophageal reflux disease GERD results.

Heartburn, regurgitation and difficulty in swallowing are the most common that are experienced by people with acid reflux. The lesser symptoms include excessive salivation, nausea, chest pain and pain when swallowing.

Positional therapy by means of elevating the head of the bed using plastic or wooden bed risers can be used to effectively for providing relief to persons suffering from acid refluxes. These days a foam wedge pillow or an inflatable mattress is used for this purpose.

A foam wedge pillow helps to raise the head of a person suffering from acid reflux. In these cases to prevent the back flow of gastric fluids it is quite necessary that the head is elevated to a height of 6- 8 inches (15-20 cms).

The two main discomforts of pregnant women are backaches and muscle cramps which are experienced due to the mother’s increasing body weight which tends to push their spine forward due to shift of centre of gravity and added to this the weight of the baby contributes to the leg cramps. The lower blood circulation may also contribute to the leg cramps.

The back pain experienced by the mother when lying down is much controlled by the usage of the foam wedge pillow. The pillow helps to prop her up as per her body shape and hence it can either be used on bed, floor, or supported against a couch or chair which in turn provides the back and shoulder support much needed by the pregnant women.

Through proper life style modifications, appropriate diagnosis and treatment a person with gastro esophageal reflux disease can surely lead a normal life though there is no direct treatment available. And for pregnant women though the discomforts will surely be there they can be provided with much comfort by the usage of the foam wedge pillow

Author writes on health related topics and has special expertise in Memory Foam Wedge Pillow related topics.Check out his site www.memoryfoamwedgepillow.info

 

 

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Dog Pet Bed – your Dog Needs a Pet Bed

Dog Pet Bed – your Dog Needs a Pet Bed

Why is it important to give your favorite four-legged friend a place of his own? Your dog’s bed will benefit your dog’s sleep, comfort, and health for years to come. Many pet owners think that a dog bed is an optional item. However, having a pet bed is an essential item. Dogs spend a good part of every day sound asleep. The comfort and health of your dog depends on a quality sleep. There are many benefits for you and your dog.

Security
Dogs can feel anxious especially when their owner is away. Providing your pet with a special place to call his own will give him a sense of security. It also provides a private area for your dog. Your dog will love the fact that he has a place that is just for him, and in return he might be less likely to curl up on your furniture or bed.

Health
Just like humans, dogs appreciate comfort also. Older dogs as well as younger dogs can start to suffer from joint pain, arthritis and hip problems. Lack of quality sleep can also cause an unwillingness to go for walks and exercise. Make sure to buy the right size dog bed for your best friend. Big dogs need large dog beds! A dog bed’s soft, comfortable cushions feel just as great on a dog’s joints as a mattress or body pillow provides comfort and support for humans. A typical dog bed elevates the animal above the hard ground, supports essential joints and provides a degree of warmth. You may want to consider a orthopedic dog bed.

Warmth
Dogs will benefit from the extra layers of warmth and insulation off the bare floor especially during the night and cold winter months. A pet bed also provide essential support from a hard cold floor. Although dogs will sleep on a floor, it is often uncomfortable for them. Consider how you would feel sleeping on the cold floor with nothing but a blanket. This is usually the reason that they sneak onto the furniture the minute you leave the house and because it smells like you. Most dogs will sleep at the foot or side of their owner’s bed, on a favorite blanket or cushion placed in a warm part of the room away from drafts.

Position
Should your dog be allowed to sleep in your bed, with you? Probably not, where your dog sleeps is important to their emotional and physical health, as well as to your family’s. Some animal behaviorists say letting your dog sleep with you is a bad idea and sometimes upset the chain of command because the dog may get delusions of grandeur and dominance problems can arise. A dog bed lets your dog know where he is sleeping. You might consider and your dog may enjoy, several dog beds in other rooms where the family comes together.

Protection
A dog bed will provide protection for your furniture. When your dog is sleeping on your furniture, it affects the appearance and condition of your furniture, and as we mentioned earlier it affects your dog’s joints where he jumps up and down off high furniture. Not to mention bothersome pet hair on the furniture. For this reason, you’ll definitely want a cover that be removed from the mattress, and that is 100% machine washable. It should also be durable enough to deal with sharp claws, and stain resistant.

In conclusion, your dog will be spending an awful lot of time in his or her bed, so it’s important that you select the right one. So remember, when buying a pet bed for your dog, you need to take numerous things into consideration: your dog’s breed, dog’s age (puppy, adult, senior), dog’s size, dog’s health and where you plan on using the bed. Buying the right kind of bed and maintaining it properly can go a long way to your dog’s health and happiness, and maybe even your own.

Jennifer Pezzillo is the founder of CradleYourPets.com which offers a variety of dog beds and other pet beds. Make sure to look at our dog pillow beds and other luxury dog beds. We know your pet will enjoy them!

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What’s The Best Absorbent Pad Or Pillow For Your Application?

What’s The Best Absorbent Pad Or Pillow For Your Application?

1.Review your primary need

Fine fibre construction allows absorbent mat pads to trap and retain liquid making them very efficient for quickly soaking up leaks and spills in your facility from spills or general maintenance. As a result, less mess is created when cleaning up an unwanted oil spill or leaked machinery fluid when you use absorbent pads. If you are looking to cover a large surface area, mat pads are a cost effective way to catch and contain overspray. Absorbent pillows are great for large spills, repair jobs and leaving under a machine to catch oil leaks or hydraulic leaks for an extended time.

2.Consider additional versatility

If you are looking for a versatile product, absorbent pads can help you in various situations. Absorbent mat pads are typically used in and around the facility as bench liners to place tools; as a cloth to wipe oil from machinery; as added protection on walls to prevent against overspray and splashes; in loading bays during we weather and can be wrapped around leaky pipes and gearboxes to minimise drips. Absorbent pads are also in spill kits as the perfect spill containment product. Absorbent pillows prove popular in large spill clean up and under machines to soak up uwanted oil leaks and spills.

3.Hide the leaks & spills for Longer Mat Life

While absorbent pillows are ideal for deep spillages where maximum absorbency is needed; or for concentrated drips and leaks at a particular point, they are often dispensed after one application. Agreeably, some customers also throw out their absorbent pads before they are used to full capacity; however these customers are underestimating the life expectancy of their pads. It’s smart and economical to look at the colour of the pads to make sure they are fully saturated before they are thrown away. Dark coloured absorbent pads, such as grey or brown, hide dirt and grime for a cleaner appearance, so the pads can stay on the job longer. Another way to make sure that your company isn’t dispensing of absorbent pads too soon is to “Rummage in your Rubbish!” Look in your facilities bins to monitor if absorbents are being used to maximum absorbency.

Spill containment will be more efficient and you will save time and money on spill clean up in your facility when you select the right product for your application.

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Need more information? New Pig Ltd offer more than 2600 solutions and products for leaks and spills in the workplace. Contact them on 0800 919 900 or visit their website at http://www.newpig.co.uk

Additional Information Need more information on absorbent pads ? New Pig Ltd offer more than 2600 solutions and products for leaks and spills in the workplace. Contact them on 0800 919 900 or visit their website at http://www.newpig.co.uk

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Love Sacs and Foof Chairs-taking Comfort to Another Level

Love Sacs and Foof Chairs-taking Comfort to Another Level

Traditional bean bags have been very popular, but companies have now come up with an improved version. The new sophisticated options in home decoration are called love sacs and foof chairs. The concept of Love sac was first developed by Shawn David Nelson in 1995 when he wanted to create oversized and more comfortable bean bags. These furniture items use material called polyurethane foam in shredded form.

Simply speaking, it is a canvas with a filing of durafoam. When a person buys a love sac, it is in shrunken state and to use it one has to fluff it. This is done by rotating or massaging and flipping the sac. This piece of furniture easily seats between 2 to 4 people at a time.

A foof chair on the other hand is a huge hit with children and teenagers and is a chair which is filled with memory foam that is usually used in sofa cushions. This makes the experience of sitting on this chair feel like one is sitting on soft pillows. Matt Jung and Chip George are credited with creating these chairs in 1994. Even though these two items are more or less similar, they are produced by different companies. Foof chairs which are now also called Fuf chairs are produced by comfort research and usually come in two sizes, cylindrical and round.

While sitting on a bean bag, a person can feel the beads while in love sacs and foof chairs, the experience is far more relaxing. This is because when you sit on a love sac or a foof chair, it completely takes the shape of the human body and as you get up it goes back to its original shape. These are also made of water and wear and tear resistant fabrics and are double stitched with double zipper and therefore offer greater safety for kids and toddlers.

One can buy a small size of these items for US$ 100 and mid sized ones for US$ 130 to US$ 200, while large sized ones cost more than US0. The covers in these come in different designs and patterns thereby giving them a far more sophisticated appearance. Usually, manufacturers offer a one year guarantee on the covers. Manufacturers also generally offer a lifetime guarantee on these products against leaking, breaking or going flat. These can also be shrunk, when not in use and so can be easily transported from one place to another.

While sitting on a bean bag, a person can feel the beads while in love sacs and foof chairs, the experience is far more relaxing.

Finding the Right Training Supplies for Your Cat

Finding the Right Training Supplies for Your Cat

Choosing the supplies needed for training a cat need not be expensive. What is important is to know the supplies that are really needed for training and are found to be the most effective. Choosing the cat training supplies needed is never complicated. The only thing that needs to be considered is to determine what the cat owner would like to improve in the behavior of the cat.

Here are the most important supplies needed for training:

1. Litter Box

A litter box is very important in training a cat especially if the cat will be trained to litter in a proper place. When choosing a litter box, the size of the box and the sides should be considered. The cat should be able to jump to it easily, which is why enough space is needed. Cats scratch when littering. The sides should have some height so that the litter will not be scattered when the cat scratches.

2. A Scratching Post

Cats love to scratch. Much of the time they scratch anywhere they like. They scratch on the walls, couches and even on other furniture. Therefore, it is necessary to have a post where a cat can scratch. A scratching post can be bought commercially or the owner can improvise.

When making an improvised scratch post, the post should be sturdy enough. It should not tip over once the cat touches it. It can be covered with a rough mat or the other side of a carpet. However, it is not recommended to use the same coverings used for the couches or furniture otherwise, the cat will do the same to them.

3. Bed for the Cat

A bed should be also be prepared for a cat especially if the cat is be trained not to sleep anywhere he wishes. A bed should be specially made for the cat. The trainer or cat owner can improvise a bed that is made of a soft pillow. It should be inviting and appealing to the cat. Cats love to sleep in warm places. That is why it is important that the bed should provide enough warmth for the cat. A scent can also be added to the bed, which is more appealing to cats.

4. Yarn or Balls as Toys

When teaching a cat some tricks. The best tools are the yarns and balls. Cats love to play with things that are light and moving. There are toys that are specially made for cats but yarns and small balls are the cheapest yet most effective.

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20 year old cat with 2 year old boy
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The Chicco Travel System Can Make Traveling With Your Baby Easy!

The Chicco Travel System Can Make Traveling With Your Baby Easy!

If you have the correct equipment taking a baby or a toddler on trips can be a lot easier and more enjoyable for the kids as well as you. A Chicco travel system is great equipment that includes both a car seat and a stroller that helps to ensure traveling with a baby is as simple and easy as possible.

The two units of the Chicco travel system work together so you can effortlessly transfer the baby from the car seat to the stroller with any problem. The car seat is suitable for infants up to 30 pounds and the stroller is for a child up to 30 pounds.

The Chicco travel system is given great reviews on most baby stroller reviews sites.  You can get my complete review of the  Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System by clicking on the links at the bottom of this article.

The Chicco car seat can easily be fitted into your vehicle and it will provide the safety that you would want for your baby when traveling. To keep your baby comfort and safely in the seat it has an adjustable harness plus strap pads. It also comes with an insert pillow for the newborn baby that you can remove as your child grows.

You baby will be completely cozy in the space with high sides, adjustable canopy, and padding. Moving your baby from the car seat to the Chicco Cortina stroller is easy, all you have to do is place it into the stroller where it will fit securely.

The Chicco travel system stroller is lightweight and can open it with just one hand.

Another good feature of the Chicco stroller is when you fold the stroller it becomes a freestanding unit that is easy to store in your vehicle when you are traveling.  Also the stroller has a spacious seat, a multiple position backrest as well as an adjustable leg rest for your baby comfort.

The Chicco travel system has front wheels that will swivel and you can also lock them to keep the stroller from rolling away when you take your hands off of it. Even if the weather is not ideal when you are out and about your child will be protected by a summer/winter hood. If it is a bit cold outside the matching leg cover will help keep your child warm.

If you need to change your baby you can store the changing items in the matching changing bag.

Other features include an adjustable handle that has a storage tray plus a detachable tray for the bumper bar and also a very spacious storage basket. These features will give you all the space needed for all of your baby’s items whether you are only going out for a quick walk or you are going on a long day trip.

The Chicco travel system is great choice for families that are active and want to make sure their baby is with them during most of the activities.  You can get more information on the Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System by clicking on the links below and find out where you can it at the best price!

You can check out my Baby Stroller Reviews and get more information on one of the best travel system the Chicco Cortina KeyFit 30 Travel System.

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Decorative Pillows Add Beautify and Charm To Your Home Decor

Decorative Pillows Add Beautify and Charm To Your Home Decor

Those who want to beautify their home can never avoid one adorable piece of decoration – Different Color and Shapes Decorative Pillows That Help to Decor Your Bed Room and Living Room

Those who want to beautify their home can never avoid one adorable piece of decoration -Throw decorative pillows! They give such an embellishment to any living area, no matter whether it is your living room or the bedroom, it surely enhance the home decor effectively. It has an endless charm which certainly pleasing to all of us. If you have not yet brought them, it is time for you to get them and decorate it marvelously to spruce up your interior decoration.

You get a variety of decorative pillows these days. They are artistically and aesthetically made and can be used for enhancing the home decor and give comfort to your guests. You get embroidered decorative pillows, hooked pillows, silk, and needlepoint pillows. You get them in fine quality materials as well as many different shades and designs. Needlepoint pillows are very handsome that the canvas is fully covered with embroidery and gives a very decorative look. You can use them on your sofas or any other sitting arrangements. They compliment well with other decorative items in your home.

For living room, tasseled decorative throw pillows are suitable. They give a fantabulous look to the living room and give an ornamental look to your sitting area. You get many different varieties such as Tuscany, terracotta, sage, frayed edge, beige, and many more. Throw pillow bolsters are another item which is attractive and decorative for your home decor. As you get them in variety of shades, you can mix and match them with your living room arrangements.

There are terracotta throw pillows which gives a classic and elegant look to your bedroom. You can bring those decorative pillows to marvelously arrange it as a bedroom accessory. However, for bedroom, it is always better to bring soft decorative throw pillows. They give both attractiveness as well as the desired comfort.

The price also varies. You can get inexpensive regular use pillows to high-end decorative pillows like silk pillows. However you should make sure that your pillows are soft and comfortable. Inexpensive throw pillows can be easily get0spoiled and can lose its softness within a short period of time. So spending a little more on decorative pillows cannot go waste as it ensure a lot of enhancement to the home decor. So now pillows are not only used for resting your head, it gives a fantastic support your back also! Get them as per the size you require for your sitting arrangements or for bedroom decoration.

If you are a nature lover, you can even get some organic decorative pillows. These pillows are made of eco-friendly materials such as cotton, hemp and wool. For all these products, it is better for you to browse in the internet and find out many varieties. You get a better idea about price, variety, styles, designs, materials, and shades.

Your Home will never be the same after you set up Decorative Curtain Rods and create some beautiful Charm. home decor items like Decorative Pillows and Glass Candle Holders for your home or restaurant.

Queen Air Bed — Comfort at Its Best

Queen Air Bed — Comfort at Its Best

Rest is best served with soft pillows, comfortable cushions and blankets to keep you warm. After a long day’s work, your body will want to rest in that heavenly bedroom and recharge itself for another day. A good rest will energize your body and will give you enough rest to keep your body going, in your work or school, even though you’ve had only a few hours rest. A terrible rest on the other hand will make you tired and lethargic, damaging your efficiency at work and school. This is often caused by, terrible sleeping conditions, the most frequent of which are uncomfortable beds. This problem can be easily solved by acquiring the best and in-demand beds for your bedroom, air beds. These air beds are instilled in people’s minds as Queen Air Beds, a line of high-quality and comfortable air beds that give users the most relaxing sleep they could have, without pain in their pockets.

Queen offers three different air beds for commercial deals. Each of these has the most comfortable surfaces, easy-to-inflate functions, and been further improved with a sleek design to keep the user sleeping like a baby.
The Intex Pillow Rest is the best choice for travelers. It comes furnished with a built-in and high-powered electric pump that will inflate the bed in mere minutes. It has a waterproof flocked top and high-quality vinyl beams as well as 16-gauge sides and bottom. It is secured and comfortable; giving you the sense that you are sleeping in your own home. The Wenzel Insta-Flex on the other hand is a perfect air bed for guests that allow transition from bed to seat. It can be easily customized and easy to carry, with an adjustable head and shoulder section that copes with the needs of the user. For those wanting quality and comfort, the AeroBed Hi Rise Premium is the right choice. It is considered the best of its kind, having the standard height of a regular bed and top quality mattress. The vinyl used is non-allergic, heavy-gauge and puncture-resistant, giving you a durable and comfortable air bed in one. A Queen Air Bed will not disappoint any of its users. Getting a well-deserved rest is now possible every day of your life.

Are you looking for more information regarding Queen Air Bed ? Visit http://www.queenairbed.net/ today!

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How to Get Pregnant Naturally

How to Get Pregnant Naturally

It can be frustrating when trying to conceive. You try month after month only to find –again– that you’re still not pregnant. Most people that do not conceive right away do not have fertility problems needing more invasive methods. Before you spend thousands on infertility tests and treatments, you can try many natural techniques to greatly improve your chances of becoming pregnant.

First, you’ll want to be sure to adopt as healthy a lifestyle as possible. Healthy eating habits can greatly improve fertility. Eat a well-balanced diet including plenty of whole grains and three to five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Many trying to conceive are found to be deficient in vitamins and minerals, the most likely deficiencies being vitamin B-12, iron, zinc, and folic acid. You may even want to take a multi-vitamin to improve overall nutrition.

Along with proper diet, you should engage in a regular exercise program to improve your circulation and the body’s natural regulation of your menstrual cycle. If you are already exercising, evaluate your program to be certain you’re not overdoing it, as over exercising will have the opposite of the intended affect by interfering with your cycle as well.

You should try to maintain or achieve a healthy weight for easier conception. Being overweight can cause a woman’s body to overproduce estrogen and can reduce the healthy sperm count in males while affecting their testosterone levels. Being underweight can also disrupt your normal cycle and reduce fertility in women.

Make sure you’re not only physically fit but mentally healthy as well. Depression and stress can affect fertility rates by affecting ovulation and reducing sperm count making it harder to become pregnant. Sperm count can also be affected by a man’s clothing. Men should avoid tighter clothing and stick to loose fighting undergarments and pants for optimal sperm count and to keep the testes cool.

Stay away from cigarettes, alcohol and caffeine as all can reduce your chances of becoming pregnant. Alcohol can also cause numerous medical problems in the fetus if drinking when unaware that you are pregnant. Smoking increases infertility rates and leads to egg loss in females and can cause earlier menopause. Caffeine has been found to disrupt pregnancy by making it harder for a fertilized egg to implant in the uterus.

Did you know there are certain positions that make it easier for you to conceive?

The best conception position is missionary with the best results obtained by placing the female’s hips on a pillow for elevation. Sex side by side or from rear entry are also other positions that may be effective. It is the most difficult to get pregnant if having intercourse while standing up or with the female on top, so avoid these positions if you’re trying to conceive. Also, the more you have sex, the lower the sperm count will be, so have sex less often and save intercourse for the time of your cycle that is most likely to result in conception.

To greatly enhance your chances of pregnancy, you’ll want to track your cycle to find out when you are ovulating. This usually happens around mid cycle. You can tell by regularly checking your temperature, which tends to be around a half a degree lower when ovulating. The cervix will also become thinner and move higher. If you have trouble detecting exactly when you are ovulating, you can purchase relatively inexpensive kits over the counter kits that will detect this for you.

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Getting a Great Deal on Your Next Motorcycle ? The Puppy Dog

Getting a Great Deal on Your Next Motorcycle ? The Puppy Dog

So what do puppies have to do with negotiating for a motorcycle? It is assumed that you want to get your bike for the least amount of your money, and that you are looking out for your own best interests. However, you might be unwittingly working against yourself if you are unaware of a strong emotional force present in every transaction.

** The following is excerpted from the book, The Perfect Motorcycle: How to Choose, Find and Buy the Perfect New or Used Bike. The information provided here will give you a framework to guide your motorcycle purchases. Space limitations preclude an in-depth discussion of the subject. You can find out about the book at www.theperfectmotorcycle.com. There are also 18 checklists and worksheets available for download at www.theperfectmotorcycle.com/download-worksheets-and-che.html that you can use to supplement the information in the book.

Professional sellers know many ways to tip the scales in their favor and get the most money for their products. Professional selling methods include techniques to close the sale to prospective buyers, appropriately called “closes.” The Puppy Dog Close is the most powerful closing technique used by sellers to win an emotional commitment and to even have the prospect help sell the product to them. But, what the pros don’t tell you is that this technique can be used on either side—you can also use this approach in your favor. It is also important to realize that this emotional mechanism is in play in every sale, even when a professional isn’t involved.

Here’s how the close got its name: You walk past a pet store window, and see a pen full of puppies and think they’re cute. You also consider their training, how their cries will wake you up, and the expense for their food, vet care, leashes, collars, and grooming. People don’t like change. You were doing fine before you walked past, and it will take effort to change the current situation. The scale will tip in favor of the seller and you will take action to take a puppy home, only if the every one of the objections you have to dog ownership are overcome. You are looking for reasons not to get a puppy.

The savvy pet shop owner picks up a dog you were looking at, approaches you, hands you the puppy and says, “I see you were looking at this puppy. I know it’s hard to decide. I’ll tell you what. I’ll lend you a dog pillow, a leash, a food bowl, a book about this type of dog, and I’ll give you a week’s worth of kibble. You can take the dog home to see how it works out. Bring it back in a week, if you don’t want it, and I’ll refund all your money.” Now, if you take the dog home, you will have crossed an emotional line. You will look for every reason to keep the puppy.

The scale has been tipped in favor of the seller. Again, people don’t like change. It would take a lot for you change the current situation and return the dog to the shop. So, you get a little howling or chewing on the coffee table? No biggie. Even your brother-in-law does that. Heck, in the last week, you showed “your” dog to all your friends, took pictures of it to share with coworkers, and even named it. The dog is emotionally yours, and you are invested in taking responsibility for it. You are now working for the seller in the negotiation, and the sale is almost certainly closed.

In professional sales, the seller uses techniques to get you to emotionally “own” the product. They will get you to imagine yourself enjoying the benefits of ownership. They will get you to sit on the bike and imagine what it would feel like to be on the open road. They will use language to paint a mental picture like, “What do you think your buddies will say when you ride up on your new bike?” and “Won’t it be great after a long day’s ride, sitting in your garage with a cold beer, looking at your beautiful bike parked next to your workbench?” “Let’s see if we can get the manager to get you test ride on your bike.” Once you emotionally cross the line and own this bike in your mind, you begin doing their job for them.

The “puppy dog close” is used by marketers and sellers every day in many ways and guises you might not have considered. Common examples are; moneyback guarantees, trial subscriptions, first-month free rebates, test drives, and introductory prices. These programs are used to lower the cost or risk of acquiring the product and get the consumer emotionally owning it while additionally making it difficult to undo the new relationship.

The bottom line of all this puppy talk is you need to be aware of this impulse in yourself, and emotionally disconnect yourself from the outcome of the negotiation to get the best deal. Regardless of the source you decide to buy from, reseller, individual, or auction—if you picture yourself with this bike in your driveway, stop! Motorcycles are just products, like a can of soup, or a piece of lumber. Your words are important, too. What you say and what you feel can be different. You can say, “I want to buy this” but you could really mean. “I want to get the best deal.”

Think about how you could use this puppy dog strategy in reverse as a buyer. Once you have convinced the seller that you are likely to buy that motorcycle, he will look for reasons to finish the sale with you rather than someone else. So, if you say, “I’ll take it,” and if the buyer believes you will, you now have the upper hand and can negotiate from a stronger position. Up to the point where the title transfer is signed, you have the ability to tell the seller you changed your mind. In some states, you can even change your mind up to a couple of days later if you have buyer’s remorse. Of course, if you decide to “puppy dog” the seller, you should only do so if you really want to buy the motorcycle and the terms of the deal are close to those you want.

Now that you are aware of this technique, don’t let sellers “puppy dog” you, and don’t haphazardly “puppy dog” sellers, either. You shouldn’t disappoint people for sport by reneging on a purchase, but you can often wring a few concessions on a bike you want to buy by continuing to negotiate after indicating that a deal has been struck.

Kevin Domino’s book, “The Perfect Motorcycle: How to Choose, Find and Buy the Perfect New or Used Bike,” is published by 671 Press. www.theperfectmotorcycle.com

Kevin is an avid motorcycle enthusiast with a riding career spanning four decades. He has ridden many hundreds of thousands of miles on dozens of new and used motorcycles from around the world, and participated in many motorcycling activities, from riding dirt bikes and motocross to motorcycle commuting in metro areas, to long-distance rides and rallies.

Kevin’s writing is enriched by the business perspective earned in nearly 30 years in professional sales and operations management for high-tech companies.

Currently based in the Midwestern U.S., he is preparing two more books for publication.

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