<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131</id><updated>2011-11-27T15:57:07.220-08:00</updated><category term='Puppy Nanny 911'/><category term='Grooming'/><category term='Reports'/><category term='Recipes'/><category term='General'/><category term='Training'/><category term='Health'/><category term='Vinny'/><category term='Welcome'/><category term='Books'/><category term='Fun For Dogs'/><title type='text'>Best Kept Dog Secrets</title><subtitle type='html'>Everyone has at least one secret dog remedy, recipe, or other related information that should be shared.  This blog will be a collection of those from long time dog breeders, owners and those that show dogs.  
Feel free to contribute your secret, pictures or even questions.</subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>28</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-8536631717886728094</id><published>2011-04-23T08:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-04-23T08:32:07.286-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Great new dog toy!</title><summary type='text'>
Does your dog need a toy that will wear him out without wearing out?  I think I have it: http://www.dogstuffusa.com/id82.html </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/8536631717886728094/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2011/04/great-new-dog-toy.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/8536631717886728094'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/8536631717886728094'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2011/04/great-new-dog-toy.html' title='Great new dog toy!'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-6689650707281395833</id><published>2010-12-15T14:33:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-12-15T14:33:23.400-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Dog Stuff Made in the USA</title><summary type='text'>This is a new website that features dog products that are made in the USA.  Wonderful products from wonderful vendors.  Just one little thing you can do to keep our jobs in America.  Please take a look.  DogStuffUSA</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/6689650707281395833/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/12/dog-stuff-made-in-usa.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/6689650707281395833'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/6689650707281395833'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/12/dog-stuff-made-in-usa.html' title='Dog Stuff Made in the USA'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-4398268940572902047</id><published>2010-06-29T09:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-06-29T09:34:22.345-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Links</title><summary type='text'>Hi
After updating my website , I have found that some of the links in old posts may not work.  You can still find the information at www.pnashpugs.com.

I also added a new Pug Store to the site so check that out also.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/4398268940572902047/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/06/links.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/4398268940572902047'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/4398268940572902047'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/06/links.html' title='Links'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-5706901612866651900</id><published>2010-04-17T08:22:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-17T08:22:25.614-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fun For Dogs'/><title type='text'>Dog Cartoons</title><summary type='text'>This is a fun site to watch dog cartoons evolve.  I love it,           Draw the Dog</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/5706901612866651900/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/04/dog-cartoons.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/5706901612866651900'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/5706901612866651900'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/04/dog-cartoons.html' title='Dog Cartoons'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-1341904018715851079</id><published>2010-04-11T10:33:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-11T10:33:58.539-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><title type='text'>Dog Book Store</title><summary type='text'>                 I just opened a new  book store.  Great dog books.  Take a look http://astore.amazon.com/best0c93-20</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/1341904018715851079/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/04/dog-book-store.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1341904018715851079'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1341904018715851079'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/04/dog-book-store.html' title='Dog Book Store'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-3784507456678780468</id><published>2010-04-07T13:40:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-04-07T13:41:07.361-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Health'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Recipes'/><title type='text'>My dog is fat!  Here is help.</title><summary type='text'>I heard of an interesting way of putting your dog on a diet.  Diet dog food is not necessarily that healthy and everyone hates to just feed their dog three bites of kibble.
Try this - Add canned, french cut green beans as a replacement for a reduction in food.  Not only is it healthy but it also gives the dogs a full feeling.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/3784507456678780468/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-dog-is-fat-here-is-help.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/3784507456678780468'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/3784507456678780468'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-dog-is-fat-here-is-help.html' title='My dog is fat!  Here is help.'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-2474554062595332219</id><published>2010-03-26T09:34:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-26T09:34:57.894-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fun For Dogs'/><title type='text'>How to Lick a Bowl</title><summary type='text'>A friend sent this to me and I thought it was too cute.

How a Bowl  Should be Licked:  
How sweet the owner grabbed a camera instead of  chasing the puppy away.   
I'll bet someone had a major bellyache shortly after this...but how  adorable... 
  Click here: How to lick a bowl.


"Until  one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains  unawakened."</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/2474554062595332219/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-lick-bowl.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2474554062595332219'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2474554062595332219'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/how-to-lick-bowl.html' title='How to Lick a Bowl'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-1003013101505260361</id><published>2010-03-18T12:59:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2010-03-18T12:59:03.434-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><title type='text'>Top Ten Reasons to Breed Dogs</title><summary type='text'>Top Ten Reasons to Breed Dogs

10. Thought the house was too orderly.
9. Never did like getting a full night’s sleep
8. Wanted my veterinarian to get a new BMW
7. Thought the furniture needed more use
6. Love the sounds of puppies in the morning, noon, afternoon, evening, midnight,      pre-dawn, etc.
5. Garden and backyard overly manicured and fussy looking
4. Neighbors didn't complain enough
3.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/1003013101505260361/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/top-ten-reasons-to-breed-dogs.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1003013101505260361'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1003013101505260361'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/top-ten-reasons-to-breed-dogs.html' title='Top Ten Reasons to Breed Dogs'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-1270315340110225442</id><published>2010-03-10T09:57:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-10T09:57:18.361-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Grooming'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><title type='text'>Shedding tool</title><summary type='text'>Shedding, shedding, shedding. The good news is that now that the weather
is starting to get better I can get the kids out side to brush. I love my Zoom Groom as it gets the hair out while giving the dogs a massage. http://www.pnashpugs.com/id12.html  Does anyone know of other good tools?</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/1270315340110225442/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/shedding-tool.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1270315340110225442'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1270315340110225442'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/shedding-tool.html' title='Shedding tool'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-7909104585530389703</id><published>2010-03-07T10:45:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-07T11:18:32.250-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><title type='text'>Aromatherapy for your dog</title><summary type='text'>A friend and I attended an aromatherapy class yesterday and boy did we learn a lot.  When I arrived home I tried a little Chamomile on my hand and the dogs calmed down immediately.  Here is some recommended reading if you are interested. </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/7909104585530389703/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/aromatherapy-for-your-dog.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/7909104585530389703'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/7909104585530389703'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/03/aromatherapy-for-your-dog.html' title='Aromatherapy for your dog'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-8355021554699694138</id><published>2010-03-01T11:24:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-03-01T11:24:06.027-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Health'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><title type='text'>Grooming Questions</title><summary type='text'>        
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Shedding </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/4591487001203057987/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/02/shedding-help.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/4591487001203057987'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/4591487001203057987'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/02/shedding-help.html' title='Shedding help!'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-2632010020283064856</id><published>2010-02-08T11:36:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-08T11:36:51.691-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Recipes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fun For Dogs'/><title type='text'>Valentine's Treats for your dog.</title><summary type='text'>A friend sent this to me saying  "These are the best treats, I made them a couple of weeks ago. Got the recipe from the English Cocker people.  They had made  them and handed them out as dogs were going into the ring."  Here is the recipe:Hand made Dog Treats
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4 c. whole wheat flour 
&gt;8 eggs 
3/4 c. oil 
2/3 c. honey 
1/2 c. molasses 
2 c. milk 
1 large can solid</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/2632010020283064856/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines-treats-for-your-dog.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2632010020283064856'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2632010020283064856'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentines-treats-for-your-dog.html' title='Valentine&apos;s Treats for your dog.'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-8986777385424078281</id><published>2010-02-02T10:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-02-02T10:32:56.751-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Recipes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><title type='text'>Got Skunks?</title><summary type='text'>Here is recipe for a rinse to remove skunk scent:

One quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda
1 TSP of strong dish-washing liquid such as Dawn

Mix together and bathe your dog in the solution. Avoid the dogs, eyes, ears and mouth.  Do not store the solution.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/8986777385424078281/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/02/got-skunks.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/8986777385424078281'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/8986777385424078281'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/02/got-skunks.html' title='Got Skunks?'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-6085847881574887805</id><published>2010-01-28T09:29:00.001-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-28T09:29:41.616-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Boarding your pet.</title><summary type='text'>There may come a time when you find it necessary to board your pet.  Boarding pets can be an anxious period for both of you, but doing your homework and being prepared can help make the experience easier.

Start by researching your options.  Do you want to use an upscale Doggy Camp or boarding kennel,  in home pet sitter or alternative option.  
The answer to these choices depends upon finances, </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/6085847881574887805/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/boarding-your-pet.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/6085847881574887805'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/6085847881574887805'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/boarding-your-pet.html' title='Boarding your pet.'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-8655897249781121899</id><published>2010-01-26T11:00:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-26T11:00:15.964-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Training'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><title type='text'>Is your dog afraid of Thunderstorms?</title><summary type='text'>        
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You may ask what is the big deal with Vinny the Pug?  A month or so ago I was approached by a complete stranger wanting to know if I would help with his rescue effort.  After listening to his plans I gave a resounding yes and since then we have become friends. 

This is what they are doing:
Vinny has planned a national tour to raise $1,000,000 in funds to help end the killing of healthy pets.
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for hours.  They relax the dogs. They are healthy.  I love using them when we </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/6385806416508729298/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/if-your-dog-has-not-had-buford-bully.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/6385806416508729298'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/6385806416508729298'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/if-your-dog-has-not-had-buford-bully.html' title='If your dog has not had a Buford bully....'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/S1Tdbe0iZII/AAAAAAAAABs/Z99XVzPIlF8/s72-c/lauraBully.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-7852228849000199082</id><published>2010-01-14T12:10:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-17T09:10:24.993-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Training'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reports'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Puppy Nanny 911'/><title type='text'>7 Tips for New Puppy Owners</title><summary type='text'>If you have a new puppy here is some help to make the transition easier. If you are a breeder, this is a good handout for your new puppy owners.



       &lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     Normal.dotm   0   0   1   450   2567   Doggie Salon   21   5   3152   12.0          &lt;![endif]--&gt;&lt;!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;     0   false         18 pt   18 pt   0   0      false   false   false                         &lt;![endif]</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/7852228849000199082/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/7-tips-for-new-puppy-owners_14.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/7852228849000199082'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/7852228849000199082'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/7-tips-for-new-puppy-owners_14.html' title='7 Tips for New Puppy Owners'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-3270867759054924263</id><published>2010-01-09T07:14:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-09T07:17:58.544-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Training'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><title type='text'>Learn more secrets by reading about your dog</title><summary type='text'>A good friend of mine loves reading books about dogs, how to train, how to understand, etc.  He is recommending four books you should add to your list.  They should be read in the order listed.  Here they are:


This is a great foundation for understanding positive reinforcement training, clicker training and having fun with your dog.  Written by Karen Pryor, these techniques are clearly defined.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/3270867759054924263/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/learn-more-secrets-by-reading-about_09.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/3270867759054924263'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/3270867759054924263'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/learn-more-secrets-by-reading-about_09.html' title='Learn more secrets by reading about your dog'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-2078453461763271620</id><published>2010-01-07T10:42:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-07T10:43:57.710-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Recipes'/><title type='text'>Secret Recipe for Liver Brownies</title><summary type='text'>
Your dogs will love you for this one. Here is a recipe for liver brownies.  A great way to keep busy on these snowy days.  It makes lots and freezes well.  
Liver Brownies

1 pound of liver
3 eggs
4-5 cloves of garlic

Blend above in blender until liquid.

Mix well with:
1 cup of corn meal
1 cup of wheat germ

Prepare a 9X13 cake pan by lining it with foil and spraying with PAM.  Spread the </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/2078453461763271620/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/secret-recipe-for-liver-brownies.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2078453461763271620'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2078453461763271620'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/secret-recipe-for-liver-brownies.html' title='Secret Recipe for Liver Brownies'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/S0Yq4TSmzWI/AAAAAAAAABk/ECBPpkXi_Lk/s72-c/hungrypup.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-477760692575001365</id><published>2010-01-05T09:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-11T12:41:39.869-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Puppy Nanny 911'/><title type='text'>Learned a lot about getting puppies started.</title><summary type='text'>My girl recently had a litter of five puppies.  Unfortunately, there were three we could not get started.  As sad as it was, I thought I would share some of the techniques we used.
If this helps to save one puppy it will be worth it.  First off, you must be patient and keep trying.
Suction mouth and nose to remove fluid.  
Give dopamine to stimulate respiration.  
Prick nostrils with a needle.
</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/477760692575001365/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/learned-lot-about-getting-puppies.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/477760692575001365'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/477760692575001365'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/learned-lot-about-getting-puppies.html' title='Learned a lot about getting puppies started.'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-266297700426048764</id><published>2010-01-02T10:18:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-05T08:56:15.757-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Recipes'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Fun For Dogs'/><title type='text'>Best Kept Dog Secret for the New Year</title><summary type='text'>If there was one thing my dog would say they couldn't live without it would be their Marrow Bones
Here is how I make them.

Marrow  Bones are the circular bones with the marrow (looks like lard) in the middle.  You can get them in your meat department or ask the butcher.  Make sure you get an appropriate size (not too small).
 I bring them home, put them on parchment paper, dose them good in </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/266297700426048764/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/best-kept-dog-secret-for-new-year.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/266297700426048764'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/266297700426048764'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/best-kept-dog-secret-for-new-year.html' title='Best Kept Dog Secret for the New Year'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-2151199182743761871</id><published>2010-01-01T09:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-01T09:43:31.290-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='General'/><title type='text'>It is too cold for my dog to go out!</title><summary type='text'>    We are still in single digits here and the pugs hate going out.  Their little feet get so cold so fast.

Many people ask "how can I get my little dog to out?"  A good friend of mine puts out leaf piles that seem to work well.  Being a one time farmer I would also think straw would work and if you have a pitch fork it would be very easy to pick up.

You can also "hide it under a picnic table </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/2151199182743761871/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/it-is-too-cold-for-my-dog-to-go-out.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2151199182743761871'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/2151199182743761871'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/it-is-too-cold-for-my-dog-to-go-out.html' title='It is too cold for my dog to go out!'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-4234827316584013691</id><published>2010-01-01T09:38:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-01T09:38:27.066-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Reports'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Puppy Nanny 911'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Books'/><title type='text'>Puppy book recomendations</title><summary type='text'>If you are thinking of having puppies here are two books that you must have on hand.  I still read each of them as we prepare for new litters.</summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/4234827316584013691/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/puppy-book-recomendations.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/4234827316584013691'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/4234827316584013691'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/puppy-book-recomendations.html' title='Puppy book recomendations'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-1174233339661001213</id><published>2010-01-01T09:21:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-01T09:33:36.776-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Health'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Recipes'/><title type='text'>Miracle Ear Cleaner</title><summary type='text'>Do you have problems with your dogs ears or ear infections?
I have had great success with this. I find my dogs ears are cleaner and less susceptible to infections. It is a home remedy and therefore I can make no claims, guarantees or warranties about the product.
 
Miracle Ear Medicine

16 oz. rubbing alcohol
16 drops             gentian violet
4 T. boric acid powder

Put 2 drops in ear every 2 </summary><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/feeds/1174233339661001213/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/miracle-ear-cleaner.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1174233339661001213'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/1854701881445170131/posts/default/1174233339661001213'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bestkeptdogsecrets.blogspot.com/2010/01/miracle-ear-cleaner.html' title='Miracle Ear Cleaner'/><author><name>Patti</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00705202949838070071</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='31' height='15' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_NVBtI4uip0Q/Sz1D00ZB9WI/AAAAAAAAAAM/vVUd-YCdy6o/S220/dogscute.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854701881445170131.post-1566061997775453263</id><published>2010-01-01T08:55:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2010-01-01T08:55:12.870-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Welcome'/><title type='text'>Welcome</title><summary type='text'>I hope you will visit often and contribute to our list of secrets.  Here are some of the subjects I hope to cover:

      
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