<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Doxiecontin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doxiecontin is a fun and informative dachshund platform that provides informative blogs, training tips, gear reviews, and essential dog care information tailored for dachshunds of all ages, from puppies to seniors.]]></description><link>https://www.doxiecontin.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 06:17:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.doxiecontin.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Our First Heat Cycles]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Luci was about nine months old, she became the first one to go through a heat cycle. Hers ran 3 weeks,  from December 23 to January 12, and honestly, it was far more manageable than I expected. We used size‑small washable dog diapers from Wal‑Mart with disposable panty liners, and most days the cleanup was nothing more than a couple tiny spots. Nighttime, however, was a different story. Luci quickly mastered the art of slipping out of her diaper in her crate — a true weenie Houdini...]]></description><link>https://www.doxiecontin.com/post/our-first-heat-cycles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fd49aaff1f3255572bdbc2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 17:59:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1356_fc034e1c63684e56810c47608b439307~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_709,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>charlhaw</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Covering Ritual: Dolly’s Invisible Dirt Technique]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly has a whole routine before she eats, and it’s been happening since she was about five months old. She won’t touch her food until she “buries” the bowl as if she’s covering it with dirt, even though the only thing on the floor is… the floor. This is what she does:  Nose‑sweeping nothingness- the floor, the mat, the air-like she’s sweeping imaginary dirt She uses blankets like she’s tucking the bowl in She piles toys on top like she’s building a barricade She’ll wedge the bowl under...]]></description><link>https://www.doxiecontin.com/post/the-covering-ritual-dolly-s-invisible-dirt-technique</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f911445caf4ed272bb222f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:56:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6f1356_80d96b33eaaf4fd2976ec46310345656~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_953,h_777,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>charlhaw</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>