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I'm just wondering if there are any government services in Manitoba that offer basic life skills courses, or assistance. I have a friend who's constantly in debt- (she's also considered 'challenged'). She has two kids, and neither her nor her husband can manage money-- if they have it, they spend it. They are constantly borrowing money. Are there any kind of programs in Manitoba that offer this kind of assistance with budgeting, managing finances, and how to plan shopping trips, etc?

I've already looked on the Manitoba Government website, and tried Child and Family Services--their website is currently under construction and has no information on it. Could anyone direct me to some links?

I've just gotten a male Staffordshire Bull terrier puppy, 11 weeks old. I've grown up with Staffies all my life, and also have a 9 year old female.

My problem is, my puppy nips, which I expect because he's a puppy, however, how can I work on teaching him that it's not acceptable behavior?

If I pet him, he thinks I'm playing and will nip me. When I grab his muzzle and tell him no, he thinks I'm playing with him, and will lunge and bite. When biting on other things that aren't his (ex, the socks on my feet, pens, and paper), I simply replace them with his toys.

Is he old enough to learn this yet, and how do I go about starting to train him?