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The Kino is a pet that is styled after the orange mushroom monster. The Kino is much smaller and cuter, however. In fact, the Kino is one of the smaller pets that you can purchase for your MapleStory character. Kinos have an expressive mouth that reflects Asian artistic styles such as anime. The Kino can transform into a zombie mushroom and, when angry, a horned mushroom.
CommandsLike other pets on MapleStory, Kinos respond to commands. At Level 1, your Kino can respond to the following commands: "poop," "sleep," "sit" and "no." At Level 10, your pet will respond to new commands such as "iloveyou," say, "talk," "chat" and "bad." When your pet responds to the command, it will show an animation that correspond to the command, such as sitting. However, your pet may not feel like completing the command and may argue with you instead. The "chat" command allows you to make it seem as though your Kino is saying unique text.
LevelingAs you interact with your pet, it will level up. Leveling shows an animation and you can view information about your pet's level when you view your character information. Feeding your Kino pet food contributes to leveling as does using commands with your Kino. Note that you can use the same command up to three times in a row before the system encourages you to use a different command. When your pet becomes higher level, it travels closer to you.
Usable ItemsYou can purchase a green hat for your Kino from the MapleStory cash shop. The temporary item expires after 90 days and is currently available for 1,900 NX while the permanent version is 3,8000 NX. You can charge NX to your account by purchasing it from the MapleStory website. The Kino is also compatible with general cash shop items such as the Meso Magnet, which allows it to automatically pick up mesos that monsters drop. If you purchase the Pet Name Tag, you can rename your Kino. The cash shop also sells a Sprout, especially for that Kino, that increases closeness with your pet by 100.
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Feisty, long-haired dogs can be fun and loving pets. One of the challenges of owning these dogs is when they come to your porch with heavily matted hair. Dogs, like humans, feel the pain of a brush and react unfavorably. Follow some important steps to remove these mats and get your pet's coat back to a manageable condition.Related Searches: PreparationTrain your pet to allow brushing and de-matting the same way you taught him to be obedient in other areas. Give him rewards for allowing grooming and offer negative feedback for reacting poorly. Before you begin the de-matting process, do the best you can to brush out your dog's hair, skipping the matted areas as necessary. After brushing, bathe your dog completely with shampoo, then with a commercial product designed to help you comb through mats such as silicone-based lotions. Begin de-matting while the hair is still wet. Waiting until he dries might reduce the effectiveness of your grooming.
BasicsThe key to removing matting from your dog's coat is breaking large mats into much smaller ones, either with your fingers or with a tool available at pet supply stores. This is a time-consuming process because your pet's skin might be sensitive and he might respond in anger if you merely jerk out the mats. Pinch a small amount at a time and separate it from the rest of the mat, holding below where you pull to prevent the hair-pulling sensation. Work in some corn starch or a commercial equivalent as needed to make this process easier.
Advanced TechniqueHold your fingers below the now smaller matted areas, then pick through the areas with a pick to further separate the hair. You can also use a grooming comb for this application. Just be sure to hold the hair with one hand and brush with the other to reduce yanking hair. Some pet owners use forced air to help remove these mats once they have worked through these steps. If this doesn't work well, however, you might need to apply a lubricant or re-bathe your dog to begin the process again since his hair will be dry.
Other ConsiderationsDaily maintenance is critical the dematting process. If you do not allow your dog's matting problem to get out of hand through infrequent grooming, you will have far fewer problems in this area. Many owners also shave a long-haired dog periodically to prevent matting from getting to be a big problem in the first place. While this dramatically changes his appearance, it does make maintaining a mat-free appearance much easier. Alternatively, use thinning and blending shears, which are available at pet supply stores. These shears let you cut some of the hair in a way that does not leave large clumps of missing hair or unsightly bald spots on your pet.
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As a dog owner, it’s important to strike a balance between the roles of companion and disciplinarian with your four-legged friend. Jumping up on visitors, stealing food from the kitchen and chewing on shoes are common dog habits that should be curtailed as soon as possible. Whether you and your new puppy are getting to know each other or you’re trying to break an older dog of some undesirable habits, the same rules of communication apply.Related Searches: Be Consistent