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1 THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB Issue 12 lime Bark Journal Kay 9 Dog Training Club 12/ jf).1 ;,i',!-.~:.tf::. Upcoming Events December 9- Christmas Party at 7 PM at RCB motor bank. Jan. 5- Regular Meeting at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. Dr. Paul Demars from OSU veterinary school will be the speaker. The topic is general canine health with a Q ft A. Feb. 2- Regular Meeting at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. Feb. 13- Obedience Classes start at the Armory. Orientation for both classes is at 6 PM. March 2- Regular Meeting at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. April 6-Regular Meeting at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. April Obedience Trial at Unity Gym 8 AM-3 PM. A Warm Welcome Say hello to 3 new members. They are Becky Phillips (who was a member before) and Bryan and Kathryn Hand. Club News Page 2 Activities for You ft Your Dog Page 2 Club Brags Page 3 Winter Care for Canines Page 4 Important Stuff I Learned Page 5 Exercise for Your Dog Page 7 Dogs and Science Page 8

2 THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB IIssue 12 2 Club News The Officers and Board Members for 2017 are; President-Ruth Daugherty Vice-President-Linda Higgins Treasurer-Marilyn Epley Secretary-Becky Phillips Board Members: Bill Bob Nix Maxine Hasselbring Becki Sheets-Klinger Carol Stewart Thanks to Vicki and Dave Boyer, Becki Sheets-Klinger, Bill Bob Nix, Ruth Daugherty, Linda Higgins, Maxine Hasselbring, and Marilyn Epley for working at the" Agility Trial held in October in Stillwater. Also thanks to all those who participated in the Ponca City Christmas parade and those who decorated the float. Activities for You and Your Dog Train! Train your dog to bark only when appropriate. Interrupt inappropriate barking by distracting the dog. Drop a plastic soda bottle full of pennies or rocks somewhere near it. When it stops barking, praise it in a pleasant voice by saying "Good dog, that's enough." Make it! Cheese Bones from the Book Doggy Desserts by Cheryl Gianfrancesco Ingredients 2 cups whole wheat flour Y2 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded Y2 cup vegetable oil 1;4 cup water Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Knead on a floured surface. Roll out dough Y2 inch thick and cut shapes with a dog bone cookie cutter. Place on baking sheet, Y2 inch apart. Bake at 400 degrees for minutes. Turn the oven off but leave the cookies in the oven for 1-2 hours to harden. '.

3 THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB IIssue 12 3 Activities for You and Your Dog continued. Have Fun! December-Buy an inexpensive backyard agility kit from Amazon.com. Mine came with weave poles, a jump, and a tunnel. Teach a dog to jump using treats and positive reinforcement. Start with the jump pole on the ground, and have your dog walk over it. Then raise the jump just a few inches, and continue raising as your dog becomes familiar with the game. January- Don't be a wimp.get outdoors! Most bigger dogs love snow, and they can get a great workout by plowing through it. Spend 30 to 40 minutes in the snow, and your dog will get a workout that leaves her exhausted-and her muscles toned. When you come in, be sure to wash your dog's paws to clean off any sal t. February-Challenge your dog's nose. Dogs have incredibly powerful scenting abilities, so exercises that require your pal to use her nose are especially stimulating. Make her work for her dinner by creating an obstacle course she has to get through to find her food. Hide her meal in a box, or, better yet, put it in a Kong Wobbler or a Buster Ball. Travel! Find an indoor dog park for dogs. There is one called ZoomRoom in Tulsa. I saw one in Colorado Springs. They are popping up everywhere. Groom! Dog grooming is one of your dog's basic needs. In order to make grooming a positive experience, ease your dog into it and offer plenty of rewards. Some dogs really enjoy certain aspects of grooming - specifically being brushed. If your dog is a shedder, then some basic grooming with a tool like the FURminator can really help cut down on the excess hair in your home. When done in a gentle manner, grooming be a soothing and enjoyable bonding experience for you and your dog. Watch! There are movies and TV programs designed especially for dogs. Dogs do not see television the way we do, but there are some dogs that seem to recognize the movement on the screen and become very excited. Many dogs will not respond at all to images on the screen. The sounds coming from the TV can be heard by most dogs and might interest your dog. It might be worth a try to see if your dog enjoys watching. Get. the video Shakespaws at Club Brags Cathy Robertson-Athena received her Rally Novice Title. Polly Feesell-Katie received TDIRV Therapy Dog International Remarkable Dog Excellence And AKC Therapy Dog Excellence. Becki Sheets-Klinger-Shiner received his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title. Marilyn Epley, Kay County Animal Rescue Team Member, attended a full day of pet disaster preparedness training provided by the Humane Society on November 15 in Oklahoma City '.

4 THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TR AINING CLUB IIssue Winter Care for Canines from A dog's need for food, shelter and loving care increases during the cold winter months. Keep your dog safe and warm by following these guidelines. Don't leave your dog outside in the cold for long periods of time. Wind chill makes days colder than actual temperature readings. Be attentive to your dog's body temperature, and limit its time outdoors. Adequate shelter is a necessity. Keep your dog warm, dry and away from drafts. Tiles and uncarpeted areas may become extremely cold, so make sure to place blankets and pads on floors in these areas. Be extra careful when walking or playing with your dog near frozen lakes, rivers or ponds. Your dog could slip or jump in and get seriously injured. Groom your dog regularly. Your dog needs a well-groomed coat to keep properly insulated. Short- or coarse-haired dogs may get extra cold, so consider a sweater or coat. Long-haired dogs should have excess hair around the toes and foot pads trimmed to ease snow removal and cleaning. If you do the trimming, take care not to cut the pads or other delicate areas of the foot. Feed your dog additional calories if it spends a lot of time outdoors or is a working animal. It takes more energy in the winter to keep body temperature regulated, so additional calories are necessary. Winter Care for Canines Towel or blow-dry your dog if it gets wet from rain or snow. It is important to dry and clean its paws, too. This helps avoid tiny cuts and cracked pads. A little petroleum jelly may soften the pads and prevent further cracking. Don't leave your dog alone in a car. If the car engine is left on, the carbon monoxide could endanger your dog's life. If the engine is off, the temperature in the car could get too cold. Antifreeze, which often collects on driveways and roadways, is highly poisonous. Although it smells and tastes good to your dog, it can be lethal. Rock salt, used to melt ice on sidewalks and roads, may irritate footpads. Be sure to rinse and dry your dog's feet after a walk. Provide plenty of fresh water at all times. Your dog is just as likely to get dehydrated in the winter as in the summer. Snow is not a satisfactory substitute for water. To prevent hypothermia and frostbite on your dog's ears, tail and feet, don't leave your dog outdoors for too long. Be very careful of supplemental heat sources. Fireplaces and portable heaters can severely burn your dog. Make sure all fireplaces have screens, and keep portable heaters out of reach. Like people, dogs seem to be more susceptible to illness in the winter. Take your dog to a veterinarian if you notice any signs of illness. ~--i, ~.,.:r,.~ft~ -.- '.

5 THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLU B IIssue Important Stuff I Learned From My Dog Anything can be a toy! Don't overthink your friendships! '.

6 THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB [Issue 12 5 Important Stuff I Learned From Mv Dog continued. Make it clear when its time to go! If you've worked hard to get to the top, take time to enjoy the view.

7 THE BAR K JOURNA L KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB IIssue 12 5 Exercise For Your Dog Dogs need exercise! Exercise is important for physical and mental well-being. Healthy weigh maintenance, joint and muscle flexibility, and positive mental stimulus are all good reasons for exercise at any age. Here are some exercises for active adult dogs: -Walks-It's a great way to burn some excess energy. It's good for dog bodies and dog brains. It keeps dogs from getting bored. -Hikes-So many new sights and smells! Start your dog off slowly with short hikes on level ground before you move up to more strenuous stuff. -Jogging-Some dogs are made for it. Start off slowly and let him build up stamina. Keep an eye on his paws to make sure that they aren't sore. -Competitive sports- Look into agility, flyball, coursing, barn hunts or any other high energy sport. Except for agility, there isn't too much around here; Here are some exercises for couch potato dogs: -Walks-Even mellow dogs need to go on walks to help get your dog's blood pumping and increase his desire for exercise. -Fetch-Some dogs, mine included don't see the point of chasing a ball, but it doesn't hurt to try. -Play Dates-Some dogs only care about exerting themselves if another dog is around. Find your dog a playmate who will bring out the best in him. Bryan with Roxie & Kathryn with Harli. Sarah and Rocky

8 THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB I Issue 12 5 Dogs and Science Can therapy dogs assist in motivating children on the autism spectrum? Date: October 27, 2016 Source: Texas Tech University Summary: A behavioral analyst who works with therapy dogs suggests using canines as a reward for completed tasks could be useful when working with chhdren on the autism spectrum. Effects of the various types of ASD include deficits in social communication and interaction, repetitive or restricted behavior, sensory issues and cognitive delays. These traits prevent children on the spectrum from performing or completing tasks in the same timeliness or fashion as other children. Often, in order to get chil.dren with ASD to complete tasks, a reward-based system is implemented, where the child is given a toy or some other form of reward. But the offer of a reward doesn't always guarantee completion of the task. One Texas Tech University researcher is part of a team taking a unique look at this system by providing access to therapy dogs as the reward, allowing students who complete certain academic tasks to spend time with the pooch, with the hope that potential "interaction further motivates them to complete those tasks.