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littlelizzy · 07-10-2005, 07:47 PM

I thought it would be fun if we all listed the top 10 (are as many as you would like) things we have learned from this great forum. I could list at least 100, but I will pick my top 10.

1. Great grooming advice. I heard of the http://www.chrissystems.com/ for the first time here, and it has been wonderful. I had a little trouble at first with the Ice on Ice, but thanks to all of you, I found out the proper way to use it, and now I am in love. I also use it with a Qtip under the eyes to prevent tear stains. The Day to Day Moisturizing shampoo & conditioner is great.

2. I have learned that a harness is better than a collar due to the fact that Yorkies have such fragile little throats. I also found out that leaving a harness or collar on your dog can cause matts.

3. Be careful of grooming products that contain silicone. Although the silicone makes the coat look good at the time, over time it can lead to a dryer coat and cause breakage.

4. Bows!!http://stores.ebay.com/Vals-Diva-Dos...toreviewQQtZkm
http://debbiesbows.com/

5. I no longer use a slicker brush. Good grooming tools are as important as good products. Please take the tip test at http://www.chrissystems.com/tiptest.htm to learn what I did. I feel so bad about all the years I was abusing my poor babies with the wrong brush. No wonder they hated grooming. Now with the pin brush, they love to be brushed. Plus, their coat looks so much better. You need to read http://www.chrissystems.com/grooming.htm for great tips on dog grooming. There is some really great info there as well.

6. If your dog suffers from the "itchys" as mine did, it could possibly be the corn in their dog food. For years I fed Science Diet because that is what my vet pushed on me. But after much research on this forum, I learned that corn could be the cause of my dogs itch. I made the switch to Canidae http://canidae.com/ and now the "itchys" are gone. I have learned to be a label reader and stay away from anything with corn.

7. Instead of "Begging Strips" and other wal-mart treats, I now know that the best treats I can give my babies are little pieces of raw carrot, apple and string green beans. They actually like them better than the store bought treats and I feel I am providing a much healthier snack for them. (cheaper too). They now enjoy a little cottage cheese as well.

8. Odor Ban. This is some great stuff that you can get at Sam's Club and it really works. No more pee pee smell at my house.

9. I found out that Borax sprinkled on your carpet then vaccumed up helps to get rid of any flees. (it's on the laundry isle at wal-mart) Just be sure to throw out the vacuum cleaner bag when your done.

10. For years I brushed my dogs hair when it was dry. I now know that you should never do this. Firts mist something on like Ice on Ice or any other leave in conditioner or detangler, then brush. This really helps to not break the hair. Infusium works great too.

Thanks to all the great people here on this site!! These are all things that I had no knowledge of before I came here. I feel blessed to have found this forum. My dogs are healthier and happier too.
I come here almost daily and it never fails, I learn something new. I really enjoy going back and reading all of the older threads as well. There is more helpful information on this site then any book you could ever read on Yorkies.

PS: The only negative thing I can say is that my credit card balance keeps climbing due to all the things I read about that I think my babies can't live without.

07-10-2005, 07:47 PM	#1
littlelizzy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Warren Texas Posts: 139	Top 10 list of things I have learned on YT. I thought it would be fun if we all listed the top 10 (are as many as you would like) things we have learned from this great forum. I could list at least 100, but I will pick my top 10. 1. Great grooming advice. I heard of the http://www.chrissystems.com/ for the first time here, and it has been wonderful. I had a little trouble at first with the Ice on Ice, but thanks to all of you, I found out the proper way to use it, and now I am in love. I also use it with a Qtip under the eyes to prevent tear stains. The Day to Day Moisturizing shampoo & conditioner is great. 2. I have learned that a harness is better than a collar due to the fact that Yorkies have such fragile little throats. I also found out that leaving a harness or collar on your dog can cause matts. 3. Be careful of grooming products that contain silicone. Although the silicone makes the coat look good at the time, over time it can lead to a dryer coat and cause breakage. 4. Bows!!http://stores.ebay.com/Vals-Diva-Dos...toreviewQQtZkm http://debbiesbows.com/ 5. I no longer use a slicker brush. Good grooming tools are as important as good products. Please take the tip test at http://www.chrissystems.com/tiptest.htm to learn what I did. I feel so bad about all the years I was abusing my poor babies with the wrong brush. No wonder they hated grooming. Now with the pin brush, they love to be brushed. Plus, their coat looks so much better. You need to read http://www.chrissystems.com/grooming.htm for great tips on dog grooming. There is some really great info there as well. 6. If your dog suffers from the "itchys" as mine did, it could possibly be the corn in their dog food. For years I fed Science Diet because that is what my vet pushed on me. But after much research on this forum, I learned that corn could be the cause of my dogs itch. I made the switch to Canidae http://canidae.com/ and now the "itchys" are gone. I have learned to be a label reader and stay away from anything with corn. 7. Instead of "Begging Strips" and other wal-mart treats, I now know that the best treats I can give my babies are little pieces of raw carrot, apple and string green beans. They actually like them better than the store bought treats and I feel I am providing a much healthier snack for them. (cheaper too). They now enjoy a little cottage cheese as well. 8. Odor Ban. This is some great stuff that you can get at Sam's Club and it really works. No more pee pee smell at my house. 9. I found out that Borax sprinkled on your carpet then vaccumed up helps to get rid of any flees. (it's on the laundry isle at wal-mart) Just be sure to throw out the vacuum cleaner bag when your done. 10. For years I brushed my dogs hair when it was dry. I now know that you should never do this. Firts mist something on like Ice on Ice or any other leave in conditioner or detangler, then brush. This really helps to not break the hair. Infusium works great too. Thanks to all the great people here on this site!! These are all things that I had no knowledge of before I came here. I feel blessed to have found this forum. My dogs are healthier and happier too. I come here almost daily and it never fails, I learn something new. I really enjoy going back and reading all of the older threads as well. There is more helpful information on this site then any book you could ever read on Yorkies. PS: The only negative thing I can say is that my credit card balance keeps climbing due to all the things I read about that I think my babies can't live without. __________________ Kim and Mia http://dogster.com/?359747 Last edited by littlelizzy; 07-10-2005 at 07:50 PM.