Dog obedience training basics: The release cue
In today’s blog, I wanted to talk about an obedience training cue that often gets overlooked: the release cue. The release cue is very important since…
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Ask Dr. Anna: Healthy feeding for a healthy cat
Trying to eat a healthy, balanced diet is hard for many of us. We overindulge in sugar and salt, often giving in to the temptation…
Rep. Murphey: The toxic effects of concentrated power and the resulting groupthink
I have enjoyed the opportunity to observe the leadership of six different Speakers of the House. It’s said to be the most powerful position in…
Rep. Murphey: The lobbyist shakedown
I have frequently expressed my view of the inappropriate influence of lobbyists over the legislative process.
Ask Dr. Anna: How to survive your teething puppy
Puppies lose all their baby teeth between three and six months of age. During this time, you will need to help your teething puppy cope…
Rep. Murphey: Limiting the power of lobbyists
I once watched, “The Best Government Money Can Buy,” a documentary that details the considerable influence of lobbyists over the development and implementation of policy.
Ask Dr. Anna: Feeding your puppy
There are a lot of choices when it comes to dog food, and it can be confusing when it comes to feeding your puppy. Consult…
Insure yourself against Super Bowl party mishaps
By John D. Doak Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner Whether watching for the game or for the commercials, many Oklahomans will enjoy the Super Bowl at a…
Ask Dr. Anna: An interview with a cat
In appreciation of National Answer Your Cat’s Question Day I sat down with Silvi for a heart to heart talk. Silvi, as you know, is…
Rep. Murphey: Explaining the need to transform the legislative process
It is the time of year when legislators file legislation for the next session. Every so often I feel it important to write an article…
5 tips for stress-free winter driving
By: Blake Wimsey Special to Guthrie News Page Blake Wimsey operates Foundation Insurance in downtown Guthrie. 5 Tips for Stress-Free Winter Driving Now that winter…
Ask Dr. Anna: The three D’s of dog training
When I was eight years old, my parents adopted a puppy for me from our local humane society. Being an incredibly creative kid, I named…
Rep. Murphey: “Excused” does not always mean excused
Here is an antiquated House procedure that should be corrected: members of the House of Representatives vote on key legislation during a limited two-minute time…
Rep. Murphey: The best resource for studying state spending
Every so often, I field this question from those who are interested in state government: “How can I see state finances?”
Ask Dr. Anna: Top 5 myths for pet vaccines
Some individuals are unwilling to vaccinate their pets because they don’t believe in pet vaccines. Vaccines are a vital part of keeping your pet healthy. …
Rep. Murphey: An encouraging example
Here’s some encouraging news: notwithstanding this year’s repeated ferocious attack by the Legislature upon the wallet of Oklahoma taxpayers, there is hope for the future.
Ask Dr. Anna: How to keep your cat out of the litter box
Have you noticed your cat in the litter box more than normal during these holiday seasons? It’s a common complaint that we see at Guthrie…
Ask Dr. Anna: How to have a sensible cat Christmas
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; the mice were all napping and…
Rep. Murphey: The State’s debt and its role in the tax increase attempts
For much of Oklahoma’s history, the conservative fiscal values of Oklahomans were upheld because state officials were unable to issue general bonded indebtedness without first…
Rep. Murphey: The most wasteful item of state government spending
When asked to point out what I believe to be the most wasteful and inappropriate form of government spending, I can answer without hesitation. Without…