THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB Issue 8 The Bar Jou nal Kay 9 Dog Training Club 12/2015 Upcoming Events December 3- Regular Meet ing at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. Dec. 4-Christmas Parade in Ponca City at 6 PM. Meet at 5: 30 in front of Trout Funeral Home Dec. 11-Club Christmas Party at RCB Motor Bank at 7PM. Jan. 7- Regular Meeting at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. Feb. 4- Regular Meeting at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. March 3- Regular Meeting at Ponca City Library at 7 PM. Club Brags Becki and Tyler competed in the K9DTC Club's Agility Trials in Enid in Sept, 2015, Tyler ran in Masters Preferred classes and Time2Beat Preferred. Tyler Q'd (qualified) in 7 out of 9 runs, collecting 4 First place, 2 Second place, and 1 Fourth place ribbons. He also earned his Masters Jumpers Preferred (MJP) Title, and got 1 QQ + 30 points towards his PACH title!! Team Tyler had one of our best weekends ever!! We all had a great time at the Enid facility! I do believe this trial was a big successl! We had a wonderful judge, great dirt, a fabulous arena, and lots of trial participants that volunteered to work the rings! K9DTC Agility Trials rocked in Enid!! I've heard lots of nice compliments and good feedback from the exhibitors too!! Submitted by Becki ft Tyler Bug From the Dog's Viewpoint Page 2 Activities for You & Your Dog Page 2 Cost to Raise a Dog Page 4 Dogs & Christmas Trees Page 5 Dogs as Guests Page 6 Common Cancer Page 7 Club News Page 7
THE BA RK JO UR NAL KAY 9 DOG TRAIN ING CLU B I Issue 8 2 From the Dog's Viewpoint Where Are You?!? I was so worried I was so scared I thought that I had lost you And the life that we both shared I searched through the entire house From the basement to the attic The living, dining, and bedrooms Even the trash cans, because I was frantic Up and down the staircase Back and forth across the halls In and out through every door Louder and louder were my calls I had given up hope I had given in to despair I had given the bad news to the pet cat Who gave me a look before re-licking her hair But just then when all seemed lost, I found you And it gave my heart a rush To see you sitting-startled, but alive and well So if you don't mind, I' ll just stay here until you flush. This musing comes from I Could Chew on This written by Francesco Marciulliano Activities for You and Your Dog Exercise! Take your dog for a walk at Marland Mansion and see the sculpted faces of E. W. Marland's dogs under the portico-sent in from Ruth Daugherty Shop! Plato Pet Treats' Thinkers Stick Singles are made up of 80 %meat, more than twice the leading dog treat brand. Sourced in California and available in chicken, salmon, and duck. With every purchase in 2015, donations will be made to shelter and rescues across the country. Available at platopettreats.com or Amazon.com Go Green! Go through your dog's stuff and throw out anything that's not natural or eco-friendly.
THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB I Issue 8 3 Activities for You and Your Dog continued. Travel! Bring your pup to Tres Suenos Vineyards and Winery, where well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to stroll through the vineyards with their humans, hike through the woods, and relax at the outdoor picnic tables. Humans can enjoy free wine tastings and tours. 19691 E. Charter Oak Road, Luther, OK Be Safe! Avoid Mistletoe & Holly. Opt for just-as-jolly artificial plants made from silk or plastic. Read! The Dogist. It's photographic encounters with 1,000 dogs. Really cute. AS W': I$. F~IE[H1A N Speak Doglish! A Poi dog-hawaiian slang for a mixed breed dog. Poi, a traditional Hawaiian dish, requires a lot of mixing. Have Fun! December-Have a treasure hunt in the snow-bury sticks, toys, or treats. January-Push the furniture aside and par-tay! Turn up the music and dance with your dog, play tug of war, wrestle, play hide -and -seek, and teach your dog to roll over. February-Go to Atwoods "in Ponca City. Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Go sniff all the bags of dog food for a really good time and have Mom buy you the purple toy. It has 4 squeakers in it. Amazing!!! (Fact-Dogs like the color purple).
THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB I Issue 8 4 How Much Does It Cost To Raise A Dog? Two veterinary students from the University of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine have recently updated the statistics related to costs involved in raising a dog. Kelly Giffear and Brittany Scott projected yearly costs for raising small, medium, large and giant breeds. The average cost for the first year of raising small dogs was $2674; medium dogs on the average cost $2889; the cost for large dogs is $3239 and giant breeds such as Great Danes have an annual cost of $3536. The average first year cost across all sizes was $3085. Supplies were estimated at $432 per year, Food was $435 per year, and Preventative Medications were estimated at $389 per year. Veterinary costs were $650 per year and included all lab work plus are for one serious illness per year was added 'into the figures. According to Giffear and Scott, the average lifetime cost of raising a dog is $23,410. IIIIIk I~ M k f) - ' - uy ar r-ansl w. Q ff t h -i' II1B a r It. e 0 m It?OSse9SCS +he ~fmful~bod ied f~ of -\-he. toiletbow\. ~ ho.~ 0. dj ~t;ne+ne. ~y ~~. -" Mark Parisi~ Permission required for use
THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB IIssue 8 5 Dogs and Christmas Trees Today I saw my first Christmas tree strapped on the roof of a car. Turkey leftovers barely gone and now the focus is Christmas. Here are ten safety tips about Christmas trees and dogs. Hope they are helpful. 1. Choose the Right Spot. Pick an area where the tree can be enjoyed by the family but so much in the center activity that it can be easily knocked over. An area by the wall or in a corner is ideal and out of the traffic flow pattern of the house. Try to place the tree near an outlet so you do not have to run electrical cords long distances. 2. Prepare the Area. Lay down plastic sheeting or buy a "tree bag." This is an extra large trash bag used for live trees. Center the tree on the bag. When the season is over and you have removed the tree ornaments, pull the bag over the tree. This will catch the pine needles as they fall from the tree - and prevent them from being chewed or swallowed by your pet. 3. Secure the Tree. Many trees have been sent swaying by a rambunctious dog or puppy. Dogs can knock over a tree by rubbing against or playing under it. Your pet can be injured if the trees or ornaments fall and break. You can place the tree in a corner and secure it from two sides to small hooks in the walls. Another trick is to place a small hook in the ceiling above the tree and use clear fishing line from the top of the tree to the hook. Apply gentle tension and tie. The clear line is invisible. 4. Hide the Cords. Electrical cords are a grave danger to pets - especially puppies that tend to chew on anything. Cords can cause electrocution and serious injury or even death. Secure the cords by positioning them higher than the pet can reach or hiding them with special covers. 5. No Hooks. Check your ornaments and replace hooks with a loop of string tied in a knot. Ornaments often fall from the tree and pets may catch their mouths on or swallow the hooks. 6. Choose Safe Ornaments. There is no perfectly pet-safe bulb, as any ornament can be ingested and cause an intestinal obstruction. Glass bulbs on the lower limbs can be especially dangerous. If broken, pets can step on them and cut their feet or worse yet - treat the bulbs like a ball and chew on them causing them to break, resulting in mouth or throat trauma and bleeding. Many pet owners have learned the hard way not to place any ornaments on the lower limbs. Ornaments made of food may be especially attractive to pets. 7. Ribbons. Big red velvet ribbons are a lovely addition and may replace tinsel and garland that can be eaten by dogs and caught in their intestine. 8. Presents. Dogs love to investigate and most do not understand that the presents are not meant to be opened before Christmas Day. Decorative ribbons and string can be ingested, gifts can be destroyed by a playful pet. Consider storing the presents in a safe area until right before the holiday or make sure your pet is always supervised while investigating and searching for his special gift. 9. Sweep and Water. Sweep up the pine needles. Ingestion of needles can cause vomiting and gastric irritation. Keep the tree watered and only turn the lights on when you are at home. Risk of fire is always there with a live tree. Do not allow your pet access to the tree water to drink. 10. Supervise. The safest thing to do is to allow your pet access to the tree only when supervised. Pets that continue to want to bother the tree should be encouraged - using positive reinforcement - to leave it alone. Bitter apple can be sprayed on low branches for persistent chewers. From www.dogtalk101.blogspot.com
THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB jlssue 8 6 Reasons Why Dogs Make The Best Holiday Guests 1. They are eager to help with dinner. 2. They are willing to share. 3. They know how to greet relatives. 4. They love football. 5. They are always respectful. 6. They have proper manners. 7. They love leftovers. 8. They help clean up. 9. They value a good nap. And most importantly. 10. They know how to unwrap presents quickly. Ar LAS1! indoor PLUMBiNGI I,
THE BARK JOURNAL KAY 9 DOG TRAINING CLUB I Issue 8 7 Common Cancer This Common Cancer is Three Times Higher in Dogs than Humans Approximately half of mammary tumors are malignant says Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM, an integrative veterinarian in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and half have metastasized by the time they are initially diagnosed. But she adds that prevention of mammary tumors is possible in many cases. Therefore, keep an eye (or better yet, a hand) out for a lump on your dog. If you come across someth"ing that seems suspicious, play it safe and do not wait to go to your vet. Once examined, a licensed veterinarian can perform a biopsy if she deems it necessary. Female dogs who have not been spayed have a seven-fold increased risk of developing mammary cancer compared to neutered females. Dr. Osborne says that there is data that demonstrates the preventative benefits of spaying prior to the second heat cycle. As with so many other canine and human ailments, obesity also plays a role. Studies show that obesity at one year of age tripled the incidence of mammary cancer in nonspayed dogs. Treatment: Treatment of a malignant tumor usually involves surgery. Similar to breast cancer in humans, dogs will either have just the tumor removed or the entire mammary tissue, along with lymph nodes. Dogs' mammary glands are different from humans in that they are outside of the muscle, so the surgery is not as radical. -From www.akc.org Club News The officer slate for 2016 is: President- Ruth Daugherty Vice-President- Linda Higgins Second Vice-open Treasurer-Dan Stahl Secretary-Marilyn Epley Board members on the slate for 2016 are: Maxine Hasselbring Bill Nixon Ann Soutter Becki Sheets-Klinger