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What Your Vet Wants You To Know
Finding Fido’s Dream Home
Wag & Brag OKC’s Cutest Pooches
Training Myths Debunked
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LETTER FROM THE
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PUBLISHER: Katie Munda katie@thedogdishok.com EDITOR: Michelle Van Swearingen ART DIRECTOR: Shane Kroutil The Art House PHOTOGRAPHER: Katie Munda CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Dr. Zac Coldiron, DVM, Stoneridge Animal Hospital Michelle Van Swearingen, Barkley University Dog Training Nancy V. Lynn, Metro Brokers of Oklahoma Katie Munda
Greetings, readers! Thanks for picking up a copy of The Dog Dish. I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July celebrating our great nation and our freedom! As many of you know, shortly before the last issue came out, one of my own dogs, Bosworth, spent several days in ICU. When I shared this news on our social media to explain why our page would be silent for a bit, so many of you sent prayers and well wishes for his healing. I am so grateful to each of you! He came home a couple of days before my thirtieth birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect gift. He is improving every day! I shared more about what happened on Page 24. I think you’ll enjoy this issue! I had fun putting it together. Molly has a summer treat that the four-legged guests at your next barbeque are sure to enjoy, and our friend Desmond filled in for Bosworth to review a great local business! Barkley University debunked some common training myths that you’ll surely want to catch, and Dr. Coldiron filled us in some of the things your vet wants you to know. And don’t miss the great tips for finding your dog’s dream home, shared by local realtor, Nancy V. Lynn. Your pooch will be king or queen of the castle in no time! Cosmo has hidden his beach ball somewhere in this issue. When you find it, follow the instructions on Page 5 to be entered into a drawing to win a free groom for your pup at Pawsh in Edmond! As always, I encourage you to patronize the wonderful local businesses listed on Page 29. Their support makes The Dog Dish possible. Enjoy reading and please keep your pups cool, hydrated, and up to date on flea, tick, and heartworm prevention this summer! Katie Munda Publisher 4 • The Dog Dish Magazine
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 Bosworth Barks
Desmond filled in for Bosworth to review a great local grooming salon.
8 We Asked
What is your dog’s favorite snack?
REGULAR FEATURES 4
Publisher’s Letter
18 Wag & Brag 29 Local Resource Guide
Read on to hear the responses! 10 Dog’s Day Out
We dish on one of the metro’s best dog-friendly shops.
12 Breed Spotlight: Irish Setters
Read on to learn more about these beautiful dogs and the Irish Setter Club of Central Oklahoma.
14 What Your Vet Wants You To Know
A local vet dishes on the things your dog’s doctor wants you to know.
16 Finding Fido’s Dream Home
Tips for finding the perfect home for you and your dog.
17 A Dog’s Bucket List
15 things every dog wants to do in his lifetime.
22 Training Myths Debunked
A local trainer dispels some common misconceptions about dog training.
24 Moving a Mountain
More about the battles Bosworth faced during his recent hospitalization and how he overcame them.
30 Molly’s Munchies
Molly shares a super quick and refreshing pupsicle recipe.
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BOSWORTH BARKS: REVIEWS FROM THE DOG’S EYE VIEW
Arff! Arff! Hi friends, I’m Desmond. I’m filling in for Bosworth. He wanted me to tell you how grrreat Pawsh is! I’ve been getting my hair done at Pawsh for years and I have a ball every time. My groomer says I’m such a good boy and I sit so nice while she’s fixing my hair. Mrs. Marie always makes my luscious golden locks look a million bucks, but all the guys and gals there are fantastic. They always treat me with the same love and attention to detail that they would their own doggo. You’re definitely going to want to ask your
pawrents to get you an appointment there for your next bath or haircut. You’ll even get cookies while you get your hair done! How doggone great does that sound? I can’t wait until the next time I get to go and see all my pals and Pawsh. Maybe I’ll even see you there! When you try it out, tell ‘em Bosworth and Desmond sent ya!
About Our Cover Millie, a lively 1-year old West Highland Terrier, lives in The Village. She loves milling around the metro, chasing squirrels, kayaking, and splashing in the pool. Millie likes to learn new tricks and is always being followed by the puparazzi! She wows her thousands of Instagram followers with adorable photos and lots of laughs. Squeaky toys and tennis balls hold a special place in Millie’s heart, and her most favorite treat is chicken. In her spare time, Millie also enjoys walks, trips to the dog park, watching Animal Planet, and a good chew on her mom’s shoes or the living room blinds. Millie is the life of every party! July/August 2018 • 7
We Asked… Coco’s favorite treat is popcorn! – Alicia
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Despite the picture, Millie’s favorite snack is NOT lemon! She goes gaga for lil’ smokie sausages and they make her run around like crazy doing agility! – Kaitlyn
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Millie’s favorite treat is watermelon! But she also lives for peanut butter. – Ashley
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What is your dog’s favorite snack?
For sure peanut butter but Charlie also enjoys occasional broccoli florets! – April & Jon
Lucy says, “Frozen mashed up bananas! Yum!” – Nicole
Spencer Reid could s
eat strawberries and broccoli stems
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all summer long! – Haley
Molly is a foodie and will s
eat absolutely anything, but apples are her most
Nola’s favorite
beloved snack! – Katie
summer treat is banana s
popsicles! – Dawn and
Bananas are Eddie’s favorite! – Sarah s
John Apples and strawberries are Chloe’s current favorite, but she loves anything we share with her! –
Frozen fruit smoothies are Theodore’s favorite treats! – Mariah
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Lambchop Evie
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Dog’s Day Out: The Dish on the Best Dog-Friendly Shops in the Metro Blue Seven
Blue Seven opened in 2003 as a small, specialty gift shop but has expanded over the years to offer a wide array of items. From clothing, shoes, and accessories, to denim, household items, and gifts, Blue Seven is a one stop shop for hip dog parents in OKC. You’re sure to find something for everyone on your list, young or young at heart. But in our opinion, the greatest part about Blue Seven is that your best fur friend can shop with you. We love to support local businesses that welcome our pups and we encourage you to do the same! 10 • The Dog Dish Magazine
Not only do they welcome shoppers to bring their canine companions, you might even be lucky enough to catch Littlefoot in the shop. Littlefoot is an extra adorable French Bulldog that belongs to Blue Seven’s men’s buyer, Jacob Peregrin. We can vouch for the fun shopping experience in store for you and your pooch at Blue Seven. The Dog Dish crew has enjoyed shopping there for years. It’s great Littlefoot
for holiday and birthday shopping, treating yourself to a fun new bauble, or for the perfect new outfit to wear to the next dogfriendly event you’re attending. There’s also a great selection of humorous items that are just right for a gag gift or a game of Dirty Santa. When we asked Jacob what makes Blue Seven special, he said, “We love being a part of the local community. Oklahoma truly does support its people more than any other state we’ve spent time in! It really is hard to believe how much our shop has grown and grown up over the last 15 years and I don’t know that it could have happened anywhere other than Oklahoma City.” You’ll even find a yummy food truck out front on occasion! Blue Seven has a sister shop in OKC called Just OK which offers Oklahoma-
made, Oklahoma- designed, and Oklahoma- themed goodies. Also, be on the lookout for the new Just OK coming to Norman in August. Blue Seven is located at 7518 N May Ave, Oklahoma City. 15220 N. Western, Suite E-2 Edmond, OK 405-348-6888
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BREED SPOTLIGHT:
Frankie and Garrett
Irish Setters
We had the pleasure of visiting with Stephanie Ford, president of The Irish Setter Club of Central Oklahoma to learn more about this beautiful breed.
Frankie
Q: Tell us a little bit about yourself and your own dogs! A: I’m Stephanie Ford, president of The Irish Setter Club of Central Oklahoma. I own two Irish Setters: Frankie, five years old, and her son, McGee, who was born this past February. They are so much fun and bring so much joy to our family. They can make any day brighter with their lovable disposition and goofy antics. I have found that whenever I am out with my dogs, people are always commenting on how pretty they are, and want to know what breed they are. Most have never seen an Irish Setter! I would love to change that and see more families choosing Irish Setters as their family companion. They are truly amazing dogs! Q: Tell us about the Irish Setter breed. What is their history, temperament, etc.? A: The solid red setter first appeared in Ireland in the 19th century. Prior to that, the Irish Setter was acceptable in many 12 • The Dog Dish Magazine
colors. Today, there are several Setter breeds, but the true Irish Setter is known for its long, beautiful, silky red/mahogany or chestnut coat. They were originally bred for hunting, specifically for gamebirds, and have an excellent sense of smell. You will see them pointing at birds or other animals often while playing in the back yard. They are energetic, wide range hunters, and do well in wet and dry climates. Today, Irish Setters can compete in many events that allow them to show off their skills, such as field trials, hunting test, obedience, and scent work. Some even make wonderful therapy dogs. While still used for hunting, many people now have Irish Setters as companions and some participate in dog shows. They learn quickly and are highly intelligent. They are also playful and sometimes goofy, which leads some people to mistakenly believe they aren’t very bright. Boy, are they wrong! Irish Setters are great with children and other dogs,
and love visitors. Most Irish Setters believe when company comes over, it’s to visit them rather than their humans! Q: What type of family is the best fit for an Irish Setter? A: An active, fun-loving one! They are a very active breed, and require walks or a yard to play in to get adequate exercise and burn off their energy. They enjoy chasing birds, squirrels and any other creature that dares enter their territory. While they love being outside, Irish Setters should never be primarily outdoor dogs. They thrive on human contact and desire to be close to their family. They love to snuggle and get a good belly rub. Most Irish Setters also love playing with toys, so a home with plenty of dog toys is a must! They are a relatively healthy breed and reputable breeders are will be aware of any potential health issues with the breed and perform proper testing to ensure the health of their dog prior to breeding. Their life expectancy is around 11 -12 years.
B’elanna
Q: What sorts of things does The Irish Setter Club do? A: The Irish Setter Club of Central Liam Oklahoma has been an AKC recognized group since 1977. I took over as president of the club about two years ago. Over the past few years the participation in the group has dwindled, mainly due to members aging out and a lack of young people stepping in to take their place. We would love to get more people interested in the breed and join our group, even if they don’t care to participate in dog shows or other competitions. We also have a sister club, the Irish Setter Club of Greater Tulsa. We love to get together for play dates, bringing new ideas to the table for reaching and educating others about this amazing breed, and best of all, developing lifelong friendships with others who love their dogs like family! Our club hosts a specialty show every May, bringing in people from all over the U.S. We also participate in the annual OKC St. Patrick’s Day parade. We would love to become more involved in community events and we welcome suggestions! While we don’t have an Irish Setter rescue in Oklahoma, we do work with the Irish Setter Rescue of North Texas, assisting with transporting or caring for dogs while they await transport. We would love to see more of our friends and neighbors welcoming Irish Setters into their families and becoming involved in our organization! They make such wonderful companions and we have so much fun socializing with other Irish Setter parents. For more information about the breed or questions about our club, please contact club officers Stephanie Ford at stephyf76@yahoo.com or Jeanne Brodersen jbrodersen@aol.com, or find us on Facebook as The Irish Setter Club of Central Oklahoma.
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What Your Vet Wants You to Know Written by Dr. Zac Coldiron, DVM, Stoneridge Animal Hospital
• Veterinarians aren’t in it for the money; we genuinely care about the wellbeing of all our furry patients and their families. • Your veterinarian has as much education and knowledge about your fur kids as your family physician has about you! We’ve worked hard to be able to care for your pet and give you educated advice about her health and wellbeing. • Yes, your dog needs to be on heart worm prevention all year long. Our Oklahoma winters are usually not cold enough to kill off mosquitos and they’re responsible for the spread of heart worms. Sometimes dog parents think indoor dogs aren’t as susceptible to heartworm disease as are outdoor dogs. That’s false. Every dog should be on a preventative. • Dogs can actually be allergic to fleas. They are the number one cause of allergy dermatitis in dogs. Keep them protected with flea and tick prevention and choose a quality product offered by your vet. Over the counter products are not reliable. There are a number of other allergens that could wreak havoc on your dog and the constant itching is miserable. Don’t let your pup suffer; talk to your vet if you are seeing any allergy symptoms. New medications for treating allergies in dogs are very promising and have few, if any, side effects. • We know it’s convenient to purchase your dog’s medications and preventatives online but please consider purchasing directly from your veterinarian instead. In doing so, you are supporting the hospital that will care for your canine companion when she’s 14 • The Dog Dish Magazine
sick. It also helps us keep our services more affordable. It’s costly to run a clinic and we want to be able to keep our fees as low as possible. Our patients and their families deserve affordable care. • Be more mindful of your dog’s outdoor activities in the summer. Animals can suffer from heatstroke even when it doesn’t seem “that hot.” Always provide fresh water and shade during the summer months. NEVER leave your dog in the car during warmer months, even if you think it will “just be a second.” If you’re going somewhere she can’t join you inside, leave her at home. • Don’t be too quick to jump on the newest diet trend bandwagon. A lot of them are just gimmicks. If you think you might need to modify your dog’s diet, visit with your vet about your concerns before you make any changes. They can help! Leave your puppy’s vaccines to her vet, not her breeder. Too often breeders vaccinate too early and stop too soon. • While we’re on the subject of vaccines… The examination your vet performs at your dog’s annual vaccination appointment is just as important as the vaccines themselves. We’ll examine your
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dog from head to tail looking for any abnormalities that could be a sign of a larger problem. It’s more than just looking in her eyes and ears. We’re assessing her heart, lungs, lymph nodes, skin, hair, checking for any masses or abnormalities anywhere on the body, and much more. Doing this increases our chances of diagnosing and treating a problem before it’s too late. • Dogs are not humans and should not use human grooming products. Your shampoos, conditioners, and perfumes or colognes were not designed for your dog. Please use products made specifically for dogs. The same should be said for medications! Never attempt to self-diagnose or medicate your dog with your own prescription or over the counter medication. Seek veterinary care and treatment for your dog’s ailments.
• If your dog is prone to ear infections, using a topical ear flush regularly is a simple way to help prevent ear infections. Ear infections are no fun for Fido so please do what you can to help prevent them. • Dogs need dental care too! Dental disease is much more serious than many dog parents realize and can even result in death in some cases. Please talk to your veterinarian about a professional cleaning and what you can do to maintain the health of your dog’s chompers. • Please spay and neuter your furry family. There are so many unwanted animals in shelters and in the care of rescue groups. More puppies as the result of backyard breeding are not the answer. In addition, legitimate, responsible breeding requires a good deal of knowledge and should not be carried out by just anyone. Talk to your vet about the right time to spay or neuter your puppy or dog.
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Finding Fidos’s Dream Home Written by Nancy V Lynn, Realtor, Metro Brokers of Oklahoma
For dog parents, finding a home that fits both your needs and your pup’s is the key to happy and harmonious living in your new home. Choose the Right Agent Working with a realtor who’s also a fellow dog lover will make for a much smoother and more fun process as you are buying or selling a home. It’s important to find someone who understands that meeting your dog’s needs is just as important to you as meeting your own.
Room to Run Consider how much outdoor space your dog will need based on size and energy level. If you’ve got a pocket pup or a big ‘ole couch potato, you may not need a large lawn. And as an added bonus, that means less yard work for you! But if your best fur friend is a large breed dog that loves to run and play, you’re probably going to want to prioritize outdoor space. An active, energetic dog with no place to stretch their legs is a recipe for frustration for you and your pup.
Safe and Secure For dog parents, a good fence is a must in their home search. If your dream home doesn’t already include a fence, think about asking the seller or builder to install one as part of your purchase offer. Also, be mindful of the type of fencing that’s going to work best for your furry family. If you have an escape artist or a dog whose vertical jump rivals Michael Jordan’s, you probably need to stick to a stockade style fence rather than shorter, more decorative styles of fencing.
Consider Rover’s Needs Before you make an offer on a home, picture living there day in and day out with your dog and ask yourself if it’s the right space for your pack. If you have a senior pooch, navigating a staircase multiple times a day could pose a challenge. If you crate your dog while you’re away, make sure there is adequate space to house her kennel in a room in which she’ll feel comfortable and safe. And to 16 • The Dog Dish Magazine
avoid any hassles after you move in, make sure there are no HOA restrictions that could impact you or your dog.
Location, Location, Location Choose a location that is going to be conducive to enjoying life with your dog! As the metro and surrounding areas become more and more dog-friendly, it’s getting easier all the time. Narrow your search to neighborhoods that are convenient to your favorite park or walking trail, dog parks, dog-friendly eateries and your pup’s favorite shops. Once you get settled in, get our there and explore your new community with your canine companion! These can be great places for you to meet and connect with other dog moms and dads in your area.
Be a Smart Seller If you need to sell your home before you purchase your dog’s new dream home, there a couple of tips to keep in mind. Before each showing, thoroughly clean the carpet and common areas to minimize any doggie aromas or hair. Professional floor cleaning services can make a world of difference! Not every buyer will be a dog lover so it’s important to make sure your home appeals to a wide range of potential buyers. If you are not able to make arrangements to leave your dog in the care of someone you trust or at his favorite doggie day care during showings, it is best to leave them in a secure area of the home, preferably in a crate. Even the friendliest dog may become stressed or overwhelmed in the presence of strangers in their home, especially when mom or dad is away, and may behave negatively. Buying and selling homes can be a stressful process. Having a good agent on your side who will give you great advice can alleviate a lot of the stress and make the process of finding your dog the dream home they deserve fun! You can reach Nancy V. Lynn with Metro Brokers of Oklahoma at (405) 831-6964 or at nancyvlynn@gmail.com
A Dog’s Bucket List
1. Take a road trip. 2. Visit a dog-friendly National Park. 3. Watch the Puppy Bowl. 4. Go for a boat ride. 5. Go to the beach. 6. Stay at a dog-friendly hotel. 7. Go to work with Mom or Dad. 8. Have my own social media page. 9. Meet Santa. 10. Have a birthday or gotcha day party. 11. Play in the snow. 12. Learn a new trick. 13. Have lots of puppccinos. 14. Join my fa mily on the patio at a dog-friendly restaurant. 15. Make my fa mily smile every day. July/August 2018 • 17
Ava & Audree
Abby Axel Belle & Baker
Bailey
Auggie Bama
Bon
Bella
Buster
Cash
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Bosworth
Copper
Daisy Dale
Diesel
Eddie
Ellie
Jane
Gabby Gunner Kingston
Jasmine
Lola
Jaxson Jazzy
Lucy
Maggie
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Molly
Murphy
Nala
Neko Otis & Daisy
Petunia
Paisley Pearl
Poppy Reed
Riley
Rufus & Phantom
Roxy 20 • The Dog Dish Magazine
Rumble & Snowflake
Rumble
Sammy
Sophie
Schoko
Skylar
Sophie
Sterling
Spike
Stilly
Taz
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Debunking Dog Training Myths Written by Michelle Van Swearingen, Barkley University Dog Training
Positive training makes your dog lose respect for you. Many people believe that positive training is all about spoiling your dog and never showing him the difference between right and wrong. In fact, if you’re using positive reinforcement training properly, you’re also using negative reinforcement training methods. The “positive” in positive reinforcement training refers to adding a reward, while the “negative” in negative reinforcement training refers to withholding or removing a reward. When these methods are used correctly and consistently, there’s no need to use dominance or punishment-based training methods. Through positive reinforcement training you’re not just teaching your dog how to do cute tricks. You’re actually teaching him how to understand you and communicate with you. A good trainer will also show you ways to understand your dog’s behavior so that the communication goes both ways. When you can effectively communicate with your dog, you can build an unbreakable bond based on mutual understanding. You may be wondering, “What if my dog is aggressive? Don’t I need to punish her for really bad behavior?” The answer to that question is resoundingly, “No!” When it comes to dogs, most aggression is fear-based: fear of being hurt, fear of not being able to eat, or fear of being trapped. If you punish your dog for aggressive behavior, you’re adding to the fear problem. If your dog is aggressive in any way, seek help from a positive reinforcement trainer as soon as possible.
Dog training changes your dog’s personality. Are you worried that your sassy pup will no longer have all that hilarious attitude after training? Or that your confident dog will lose tenacity after training? Positive reinforcement training isn’t about changing your dog’s personality; it’s about harnessing their personality traits so that they will be well-behaved at home and in public. Every dog is a little different and each dog has a unique personality. A good trainer will appreciate that about your dog and help you understand how to work with your dog’s unique personality. That said, if your dog is timid, fearful or anxious, positive reinforcement training can help you to help your dog become more independent and confident.
Men make better dog trainers than women. Did you just laugh when you read that headline? I hope so! But, believe it or not, many people still think this way. They say that men are more dominant, have deeper voices and are physically bigger than women, so dogs respect them more. If you’ve ever wondered how much of that is true, no judgement, but please allow me to enlighten you. For starters, it’s true that men tend to have deeper voices and larger bodies. But, how many dogs have you met that are afraid of men? How many have you met that are afraid of women? Having 22 • The Dog Dish Magazine
My dog is potty-trained and knows “sit,” so we don’t need training.
trained hundreds of dogs, I can honestly say that I have yet to meet a dog who fears only women; around half of my aggressive dogs in class fear men. So, while those deep booming voices and muscles may be effective for some dogs, it usually won’t help the fearful dog. Furthermore, strength and dominance have no place in reward-based dog training. A good trainer doesn’t need to be able to deadlift 500 lbs. They need to be able to show your dog that learning new words is fun and worthwhile. Both men and women can do that. Secondly, though I don’t prescribe to dominance theory in my practice, it is important to understand its heritage. Dominance theory in dog training is derived from the idea that all dogs were ultimately bred from wolves and that in a wolf pack, there are alphas who are protectors of the pack. It says that when you take in a dog, you should become alpha. The term “alpha male” comes from dominance theory and is commonly misdirected toward humans. Ironically, more modern research has shown that the true alphas of many wolf packs are females. Female wolves choose their mate, and the mated pair become alpha when they have puppies to protect. Females are often in charge of protecting the pack, the puppies (their lifeline for survival), and leading the hunt. Because dogs don’t mate with people, there is no scientific reason to believe that they think of us as alphas or as “dominant” in a wolfish way. Dogs already rely on us for everything they need, so there is really no purpose in displaying dominance toward a dog. If anything, that type of behavior can hinder the positive relationship and bond you have with your dog.
If your dog is potty-trained and knows sit, that’s a great start! But, from the perspective of a dog trainer, that’s like saying, “My child knows the alphabet, so he doesn’t need to go to school.” Dog training is so much more than learning a few words. It does often include commands that could save her life, including responding to her name, coming when called, staying in place, laying down, not jumping on people, disengaging from overstimulating objects, and dropping unwanted items. But it’s also a chance for your dog to bond with you, to get out of the house and go somewhere fun, to build confidence learning to understand what you’re saying to him. It’s an opportunity to socialize with other people and dogs in a safe environment.
My dog is too old for training. Codswallop! Even old dogs can learn new tricks. Granted, it is easier for young dogs to learn good behaviors than it is for older dogs to unlearn bad behaviors. But, even though your older dog may need some more time and patience, that doesn’t mean he can’t learn new things. The most effective time to start positive reinforcement training with a certified trainer is before your dog reaches six months old. A dog’s brain develops fully at the age of six months. After that, they can still learn new things, but if they’ve learned to fear certain things, or if they haven’t yet been exposed to some items, they may have to do more work to learn not to be fearful. For example, I once met a dog who was born in the winter and reached six months old before ever seeing a watermelon. This dog was petrified of watermelons for no other reason than lack of exposure before the age of six months old. For older dogs experiencing fear-based aggression, teaching them how to react appropriately to certain triggers is especially challenging because their aggressive behavior has probably helped them in the past, or at least they’ve perceived their aggression as helpful. Challenging, but not impossible, and certainly worth the attempt as it could save a life. If you start positive reinforcement training from a young age, you’ll be able to continue teaching your dog new tricks
throughout their lives. If your dog is older and you wish she knew more than a few commands, it’s never too late to give professional training a chance.
I watch that one dog training show, so I don’t need classes. These days, dog training shows and videos are a good way to get training tips and pointers, as long they promote rewardbased training techniques. However, there is nothing like sitting down with a professional dog trainer and having her coach you and your dog, one-on-one. While dog training shows and videos often only give you a short summary of how to train certain commands, dog trainers evaluate your specific needs as they relate to your unique dog. They allow you to get immediate feedback and they demonstrate ways to improve your techniques on the spot. And best of all, it’s more affordable! Some of the best dog trainers in Oklahoma City charge less than $30 per class and offer free evaluations. To learn more about dog training options at Barkley University in Oklahoma City, please visit barkleyuniversityokc.com or call (405) 652-9843.
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Moving a Mountain Written by Katie Munda
As many of you know, shortly before the last issue came out, one of my own dogs, Bosworth, spent several days in ICU. When I shared this news on our social media to explain why our page would be silent for a bit, so many of you sent prayers and well wishes for his healing and I can’t thank you enough! Each and every one of you mean so much to us. Bosworth came home after nine days in the hospital and is doing better all the time. His homecoming was just a couple of days before my thirtieth birthday and I couldn’t have asked for any better gift! I felt compelled to share his story with you because I believe in giving credit where credit is due. With that said, I’m throwing political correctness out the window for this piece; I’m going to speak very openly about my faith and the powerful ways we saw God move on behalf of Bosworth during those days. If 24 • The Dog Dish Magazine
you’re not up for that, I totally respect your decision to flip to the next article (Molly shared a good recipe!). This turned out so much longer than I originally intended it to be but it’s something I feel led to do, so I hope that you’ll stick around because I’ve got a pretty great story to tell. In early April, Bosworth went in for a TTA procedure because he had ruptured his cruciate ligament a few weeks prior. He had the same procedure on his right leg a few months before and sailed right through the recovery with flying colors, so we anticipated the left leg to go the same way. Before I go any further, let me go ahead and give an extra special thanks to Dr. Jeff Hicks at Neel Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Hicks is top notch in my book and we can’t sing his praises enough! The procedure went great and again he was sailing through recovery. Or so we
thought. At two weeks post-op he had his stiches removed and everything seemed to be great, just as we had expected. A week later, things got messy. It was a Wednesday evening when we first noticed that his incision site was red and he was limping on that leg. We didn’t think too much of it and assumed maybe he’d overused it that day. The next morning, it was redder and he was still limping but we decided we would just keep an eye on it and take him in if it got worse. I was gone for just a few hours that morning and when I came home I found that that leg was lame and there was a large, very dark red and purple area at the incision site. I immediately put him in the car and went to Neel. Bosworth was very much in distress at this point and the weird spot was getting larger all the time. I prayed the whole way that God would watch over him. Dr. Hicks was out of town at that time, and I was very worried about having a different doctor see him but as luck would have it, we were able to see Dr. Deepan Kishore who also specializes in orthopedics. Really though, luck had nothing to do with it. He was finishing up a surgery just shortly after we arrived and would then be available to see Bosworth. I don’t believe that timing was happenstance. The Lord was already arranging things for us. I was hugely relieved to be able to see Dr. Kishore. Dr. Kishore determined that it was a hematoma that had developed but he felt that it was quite peculiar for it to have happened at three weeks post-op. Normally that is something that would have happened much sooner after surgery. He opened the hematoma to let it drain and wanted to keep him overnight to be safe. He had x-rayed Bosworth’s leg and his bones and the hardware put in during surgery all looked great and the bleeding seemed to have stopped. We were so relieved that it was something fairly minor! As we were waiting to check out, Dr. Kishore came to the front to tell us that when they moved Bosworth down off the table, the bleeding started again and that he was bleeding quite a lot. He told us he wanted to open his leg up and try to find the source of the bleed. My husband, Matt, asked him, “Okay. Are you going to do that tonight?” Dr. Kishore responded, “Yes, I’m going to do it right now. He’s bleeding quite a lot.” So much for being relieved, right? It wasn’t long before he was out of
Day three in the hospital.
surgery. Dr. Kishore wanted to keep him for observation until Monday. As much as we dreaded that, we knew he was in very good and capable hands at Neel Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Kishore, if you’re reading this, we can’t thank you enough for what you did for him that night and in the days that followed. You were an essential piece of the puzzle that saved Bosworth’s life and we will be forever grateful to you for that. Over the next few days, things just didn’t improve the way we all hoped they would. In fact, he was only getting worse. He continued to bleed through multiple bandages per day, and his PCV, which stands for pack cell volume and is a measure of the percentage of red blood cells in the system, was dropping. Some of the tissue had become necrotic, he was fighting a Staph infection, he was not eating, he was losing weight fast, and he was just so tired and lifeless. Seeing our strong, happy, energetic, life of the party dog just lying there so weak and lethargic was excruciating. I would have given anything in the entire world to make him okay. But even when things didn’t seem to be getting better, I never stopped praying. I never stopped believing that God could and would do something powerful. At the start of 2018, the word, “boldness” was on my mind a lot. I kept coming across a particular scripture, Hebrews 4:16. It says, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” I had been reflecting on that in the weeks prior to all this and I thought I had been making an effort to pray bolder, more specific, faith-filled prayers but I would soon realize I hadn’t even begun to scratch the surface of boldness. On Monday, May 30th, as I was driving to
Day four in the hospital.
Neel to spend the day with Bosworth, as I had done everyday since he was admitted, I began to pray. I had been praying daily, of course, but that day was different. That day, it clicked. That day, I prayed with boldness. I can’t fully explain it but I just had an odd feeling that we were about to need it more than ever. When I arrived that morning, the ICU staff informed me that Bosworth’s PCV had dropped to 14 overnight (a low normal is about 37) and he would need a blood transfusion. Yep, we were going to need those bold prayers. The doctors at Neel had been racking their brains and searching high and low for an answer as to why Bosworth was experiencing this sudden, unexplained bleeding. Dr. Hicks had returned a couple of days prior from an out of state conference and had been reaching out to other doctors to try and find an answer. That Monday afternoon, he came to tell me that he’d spoken with Dr. Lang who specializes in internal medicine. She felt confident that Hyperfibrinolysis was the diagnosis. Hyperfibrinolysis is a congenital or acquired condition that causes the body to over actively break up blood clots, and it typically manifests about 2-3 weeks post-op. That timeline was right in line with when all this began. It’s a rare condition- in fact, in Dr. Hicks’ nearly three decades of practice, he’d never seen it. Neither had the other doctors! Remember I told you that morning I had prayed bold prayers? Well, one of those prayers was for wisdom for the team of doctors so that we could find an answer. We are incredibly thankful to Dr. Hicks, Dr. Lang, and the other doctors who were searching for an answer and a solution for our baby boy. We are certain it was our God who led them to it.
Waking up from his second and final emergency surgery.
After he explained the condition to me, he told me I’d have to get the medication needed from a human pharmacy. He told me that there was a test they could do to confirm that it was in fact Hyperfibrinolysis, but that it would take 2-3 days to get results and to quote him, “I’m not sure we have 2-3 days to wait so I want to just go ahead and start treating it.” I’ll never forget those words. You know that feeling where your body instantly feels hot all over and panic sets in? Yea, that was that moment. I immediately headed out to the pharmacy. I got in the car and asked the Lord to help me find what we needed. I asked Him to move in huge, powerful ways on Bosworth’s behalf. I knew that if we didn’t have 2-3 days to wait on a blood test, we were in a really serious situation that only He could get us out of. I tried four pharmacies with no luck. Each told me that it was not a common drug and would take them 2-3 days to get it in. But I had just learned that Bosworth might not have 2-3 days to wait. I left the fourth pharmacy and kept praying. With even more boldness that time. I asked Him to MOVE that mountain, to lead me to this drug that we so desperately needed because I knew there was only one way I was going to find it and that was by His intervention. My fifth stop was Ralph’s Family Pharmacy in Edmond. The pharmacist, Ralph Abercombie, told me just what the others had- that it was not a common drug and that it would take a couple of days to get it. At this point, I wasn’t holding myself together too well. I told him that we really didn’t have that long. Seeing just how important this was to me, Ralph told me he’d call some other pharmacists in town and see if he could help me track it down. All July/August 2018 • 25
Before & After: One week before hospitalization, and the day before coming home from the hospital. He had lost a lot of weight and muscle.
the while, I continued to ask the Lord to make it happen. Ralph only had to make one phone call. A pharmacy just one mile down the street had it on hand. Ralph Abercombie is another character in this story who will never know just how much he means to us. God moved that mountain that day, just as I’d asked Him to, and He used Ralph to do it. Ralph selflessly helped me find what I needed, even though it meant another store would be getting my business. A huge thank you goes out to you, Ralph! You, too, helped save the life of our Bosworth and “thank you” doesn’t begin to express our gratitude. By the time I got back to Neel, Bosworth was just finishing up his blood transfusion and was doing well. Although, “well” was a relative term at that point. They started him on the medication I had just picked up, and Dr. Hicks told me it would take 24-48 hours for it to begin to take effect. You can probably guess what I did the rest of that day and night…prayed bold prayers. The next morning, I arrived and spent the day right there on the ICU floor next to Bosworth. Neel had become my home away from home. I spent all day, everyday there with him. He was doing alright; the bleeding still hadn’t stopped, but we were expecting 24-48 hours before we began to see improvement, so I was trying to stay positive. Periodically throughout the day, I would lay a hand on Bosworth and whisper prayers and scriptures about healing over 26 • The Dog Dish Magazine
him. He did what he’d done the last many days, just laid with his head in my lap and slept. He just didn’t have the strength to do anything else. I had dropped my husband off at work that morning because I pass his office on my way to Neel anyway. I left Bosworth for a bit to go and pick Matt up from work. When he got in the car he asked if I wanted to get something to eat before we went back to see Bosworth. I was starving, no doubt. I hadn’t eaten anything all day. But for some reason I didn’t want to eat first. I said, “No, let’s go back to see Bosworth since you haven’t seen him all day and then we can eat after.” Now, I’ve never believed in coincidences and me wanting to go immediately back to the hospital would prove to be no exception. We had no idea we were just minutes away from this story hitting rock bottom. We walked in the ICU doors and Bosworth was so excited to see his daddy! He stood up and wiggled his tail and we were so ecstatic to see some enthusiasm! No less than thirty seconds later, all hell broke loose. Blood began pouring out of his bandage. This was a very thick bandage that had just been replaced about 15-30 minutes before we
arrived. For it to be bleeding through so quickly was quite alarming. The ICU team kicked into high gear. They got Bosworth up on the table and began cutting his bandage off. Dr. Chris Logan, co-owner of the clinic, came in to help. Just as they finished cutting the bandage off, blood began spewing out of Bosworth’s leg, all over Dr. Logan. He told us that they needed to go in again and find the source. This was a Tuesday, and Dr. Hicks doesn’t work on Tuesdays. Now, before I go any further, let me clarify that we know that each doctor at Neel is highly skilled and we trust them! But Dr. Hicks is Bosworth’s doctor. He knows B, we know him, we adore him, he’s the one that had done both his knee surgeries and we just felt most at ease (In a situation where feeling at ease was completely and totally out the window!) with him being the one that opened him up again. I told Dr. Logan that we really would prefer it be Dr. Hicks that did it. He said, “Well, Dr. Hicks isn’t here right now and we really need to get him into surgery in the next 10-20 minutes.” He was calm and collected but, in those moments, a person’s face doesn’t lie. I could see the magnitude of the situation on his face and in his voice so, of course I said, “Okay. By all means, whoever then.” A couple members of the ICU staff were holding pressure on Bosworth’s leg by that point and Dr. Logan stepped out for a few moments. When he returned he told us that he had spoken to Dr. Hicks and that he was on his way and would be there shortly. Again, the Lord was arranging things for us. They began transfusing blood and checking his heart rate. Normal heart rate for a dog his size is somewhere between 40-160 beats per The “pretty good hole.” This photo was taken during a bandage change just shortly before the chaos ensued that night.
minute. Bosworth’s was 280 in that moment. I was worried about the timing working out since they The beautifully had just told us that healing wound he needed to get to about one week surgery ASAP, but I post-op. Is God did what I’d been not good? doing so often, prayed.
Happy to be home!
I prayed for God to get Dr. Hicks there as fast as possible, for Him to keep His hand on Bosworth and keep him stable, and I just kept thinking “You are in control, God. We trust that You are in control. We know he’s in Your hands.” I again asked Him to move in big, huge, powerful, ways. And all the while, as I’m praying these prayers silently, I’m hearing a very clear and very loud voice in my head say, “You need to pray out loud.” It was as clear as if the person standing next to me were saying it. Those of you who know me know that’s unlike me. I’m quiet and reserved and while my faith has never been a secret, I’m just not one to pray aloud in a room full of strangers. I kept trying to brush it off because let’s face it, I didn’t want to get out of my comfort zone. But I just kept hearing those words…”Pray out loud.” Finally, I came to my senses and realized what was happening. I believe God speaks to us often and in a variety of ways. Sometimes it’s a feeling or an intuition, sometimes it’s some sort of sign or something, but it’s not very often that we actually hear God’s audible voice. But that’s what was happening. I was hearing God’s audible voice for the first time in my life. What was I going to do? Ignore it? Certainly not. Dr. Hicks arrived quickly. My sense of time was surely not accurate in that moment, but I swear, it seemed like only a couple of minutes. But I serve a God powerful enough to part waters and give sight to the blind. Why was I surprised that He had gotten Dr. Hicks there in time? He told us that he really thought he would end up needing to take all the hardware out that he put in during the TTA procedure a few weeks prior. He believed that there was a good chance he was bleeding from the bone and because of the blood disorder
Out for a walk several weeks after surgery. Gaining weight and looking great!
we were dealing with, it wasn’t able to clot like it should. He said that he would need to take the hardware out so he could pin the bone back shut to hopefully stop the bleeding. He said, “This is my last-ditch effort.” We agreed to whatever he felt was best. God was still telling me to pray out loud and I knew it was then or never so I asked him if I could pray for him before they went back to surgery. He responded with, “Absolutely.” So, I did something I’ve never done before. I prayed out loud in front of a whole room full of strangers. I put one hand on Dr. Hicks and the other on Bosworth and I prayed with, you guessed it, boldness. And with utter desperation. I asked the Lord to bless Dr. Hicks, to give him wisdom and guidance during the surgery, and to put a hedge of protection around him and Bosworth. I asked Him to move in powerful, unexplainable ways, to move mountains and save his life. I told him that we knew He was in control, that He had no rival, that He had no equal, that nothing could stand against Him, and that we had faith that He was going to move. As I ended that prayer, a completely unexplainable peace came over me. That’s not to say I wasn’t terrified. Believe me, I was. I knew that it was possible that Bosworth wouldn’t make it and that if that happened, we would have to accept that that was the will of God. But at the same time, I just had the strangest sense of peace come over me. I think that’s what we call faith. I knew that it was out of our hands, that it had never been in our hands, and that we had left Bosworth in the most powerful, merciful, healing hands possiblethe hands of the King of Kings. And most importantly, I believed with every ounce of my being that He would make a way where there was no way.
My mind raced as we sat in an exam room while they were in surgery. I thought about just HOW flipping much I love that dog, and how much I needed him to make it and to come home. I had told Bosworth just the day before that I really needed him to get better and come home so that we could go shopping at all his favorite stores again. That’s something that he and I do together often! I thought of the immeasurable joy and love and light that he brings to our lives. And I continued to feel that strange peace. I kept believing with all my soul that Bosworth was going to be okay because God was fighting for him. Matt said, “What really bothers me is that Dr. Hicks said this is his last-ditch effort.” And boy did I know what he meant. Those words struck more fear in my heart than I’ve ever felt before. But God is so much bigger than fear. I said, “I know, that scares me too. And this may very well be his last-ditch effort, but that does NOT mean that this is God’s last-ditch effort and I still have faith that he’s going to make it.” And I think Matt began to feel that peace, too, because instead of focusing on what was happening in that moment, he started talking about Bosworth’s future. A little while later, Dana Call, who serves as the clinic’s nursing manager and has such a kind and compassionate demeanor, came in to let us know that the surgery was going well so far and that Bosworth was stable. And then a while after that, Dr. Miranda, one of the ICU doctors, came to let us know that Dr. Hicks didn’t think he would be able to close the large open wound that had formed as a result of the Staph infection and necrotic tissue, and that he might have to pack it and then it would require special wound care as it healed. Dr. Hicks had let us know a few days earlier that, “there’s a pretty good hole there.” We really didn’t have a mental picture because his leg had
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Enjoying the sunroof on the way home from a Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment.
been wrapped in a bandage for several days, but we saw it right before he went into surgery when everything went south that night. He hadn’t exaggerated; it was indeed a “pretty good hole.” At that point, the wound was not our biggest worry. We needed him to stop bleeding and live, first. Then we would worry about closing the wound. That would have been a good time to pray for that “pretty good hole,” huh? But we were so focused on praying that he would just live, that we never even stopped to think about that. And if I’m being honest, a part of me thought, “Well, if they don’t think it can be closed, it can’t be closed.” But luckily for Bosworth, God is not limited by human abilities. Sometime after that, Dr. Hicks came in to tell us that the surgery had gone well and that Bosworth was doing great. He ligated some vessels, removed all the TTA hardware, and pinned his tibia closed. Just as he suspected, it was from the bone that Bosworth was bleeding so profusely. He told us that by the time he tied off the vessels and closed the bone back up, the bleeding had stopped. God had answered our payers. And then He went one step further. I asked Dr. Hicks how the hole looked. He said, “There’s not one. I closed it. I was able to suture it and without any tension on the skin.” Matt and I were both stunned. How could that be? We saw that hole! It was big, and scary! And then another doctor had even told us that it most likely wouldn’t be able to be stitched up! Don’t get me wrong, we were thrilled. But also blown away. After Dr. Hicks left the room, I said, “How did he close that up?!” And just as those words rolled out of my mouth, it hit me. I knew exactly 28 • The Dog Dish Magazine
how. It had nothing to do with how it was closed. It had everything to do with who closed it. The Lord closed that wound through the hands of Dr. Hicks. See, that’s the thing about God. He is so faithful that He not only answers our prayers, He answers the prayers that we never even prayed, and He is not bound by the limitations of what seems possible. That day was the turning point we’d been waiting for. His life was saved that night and it will go down as both the worst and best night of our lives. Since that night, Bosworth has gotten better and stronger each day. He is gaining weight, working to strengthen his leg and rebuild muscle, the bleeding has stopped, his PCV is rising, the staph infection is resolving , and he’s back to his happy, silly, self again. He’s making gains everyday through laser, oxygen, and physical therapy. First and foremost, we give our God ALL the glory for all He has done, all He is doing, and all He will continue to do for Bosworth. It is only by His grace that B is still here with us today and we don’t take that gift for granted. He is the Creator of the universe, and He is the Author of Bosworth’s story. Those were the darkest days of our lives, thus far, but we felt His presence every step of the way. He carried us through and He tore down every obstacle we came up against. We thank God first and always for saving our baby boy; it was all the work of His hands. We thank Him for His faithfulness, for the mountains He moved, for His protection, and for the wisdom, guidance, skills, and compassion He gave to all the staff at Neel. That brings me to my second thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, we
thank Neel Veterinary Hospital. We’ll never be able to adequately express our gratitude to each and every doctor, nurse, and staff member. Bosworth underwent two emergency procedures and for those we thank Dr. Kishore and Dr. Hicks. The Lord used you both to save him and it’s a debt we’ll never be able to repay. We thank the incredible ICU staff that cared for him for nine days. There are too many doctors, nurses and support staff to list but please know that I know you all by name and we are grateful for every single one of you. He was in wonderful hands and that was such a blessing to us. We thank Dr. Lang for helping us find the diagnosis we needed to treat him. And we thank Dr. Tina Neel and Dr. Chris Logan for the wonderful clinic they’ve built. From the staff to the state of the art equipment, Bosworth had everything he needed to make a full recovery. From emergency surgeries, to blood transfusions, to the onsite pharmacy, to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (The only Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber for animals in the state!), to laser, water, and physical therapy, to excellent round-the-clock care, they stopped at nothing to make Bosworth well again. Everything he needed was right there! And they didn’t just take great care of Bosworth, they also took great care of his momma. I was there with him for hours on end, day in and day out. I know I must have driven them crazy being in their way for that long. But everyone was so kind and went out of their way to make sure I was comfortable and they were always happy to answer my (many) questions and concerns. Bosworth’s life was saved at Neel and we’ll never be able to properly thank them for all they’ve done and are still doing for us. We planted these flowers about a month after his homecoming. Each time he goes outside he checks the pot for a bee to try to chase!
Feeling happy and healthy again!
Such a prayer offered in faith will heal the sick and the Lord will make you well. James 5:15
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Hello, fur friends! It’s me, Molly! Mom and I have a really quick and yummy treat for you. It’ll be perfect to share with all the four-legged pals at your pool parties and backyard barbeques this summer. Mom says the best part is that it only has two ingredientswatermelon and coconut milk! I think the best part is that it’s creamy, cool, and delicious. Since coconut milk is a little on the fatty side, Mom says that I should tell you to indulge sparingly so you don’t upset your tummy. She can be such a buzz kill, but she makes me treats and gives me lots of hugs and kisses so I let it slide. Stay cool this summer!
Molly’s Watermelon Pupsicles
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1 small seedless watermelon
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1 can coconut milk
1. Cut melon into cubes. 2. Blend melon and coconut milk in a blender until smooth.
3. Pour into your favorite mold or ice cube tray.
4. Freeze until solid. Store in the freezer. 30 • The Dog Dish Magazine
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