Summary: Welcome to the first episode of the Buzby Dog Podcast! In this first introduction episode I cover what we’re all about and how to “Buzby” your dog so that they can live the longest healthiest life possible. As the mom of 6 boys, two girls and three dogs I frequently get some pretty funny questions from my kids. One of their favorites is “what would you do” scenario and the situations are pretty creative. One of the most recent “what would you do scenarios” that was asked on our way to church was, “if your room were on fire and you were trapped, would you try to crawl through the ceiling vent, lay there and die or do a triple whip and vault out the window?” Since these quizzes happen so often, I have come to understand that there seems to be a formula to the options in the quizzes. The triple whip is always the option that fighters choose.Thankfully, I have never seen my kids attempt a triple whip, but it is clear that this choice is in the hearts of those who never give up. What’s interesting is that these scenarios always contain the opposite choice, to lay down and die. You’re probably asking, what does this have to do with my dog? As a veterinarian, I’ve observed a similar spectrum in the way people participate in the care of the pets, and I’m not talking about the amount of money people are willing to spend on their veterinary care. I see a hunger in the way clients want to learn about their dog’s body, their test results, their dog’s diagnosis. These clients are passionate about their dog’s health and I love being part of their team. These active dog owners have mastered the “triple whip” of dog care. Yes, these “triple whippers” take more time in appointments because they ask a lot of questions, often bring a stack of records, but I love them for it. I love to attract triple whippers like a magnet so that I can help them fight for their dogs who are their family members. What I’m suggesting is that the more involved you are in your dog’s care, the longer and better your dog’s life will be. I know I’m preaching to the choir, but here are my 5 takeaways from this story: -Lie down and die is never the right option -If you are a triple whip client don’t apologize for it, find a vet who appreciates you -Ask questions until you are satisfied -Always do the best you can, but remember you did the best you could. --You can’t control every outcome -The “triple whip” is a handy paradigm for life. In our house, we use the word Buzby as a verb. The term Buzby is synonymous with giving it your best, seeing a task through in spite of personal sacrifice and never giving up. After 20 years in being in practice I think there is something shared in common with my clients - the “Buzby” their dogs! Our dogs are such an integral part of our family, I want to use this podcast to help empower and encourage you so that you can rest easy knowing you are doing everything you can to give your dog the best life possible. So welcome and thanks for listening. Our goal is to build a community of pet owners who “Buzby” their dogs or want to know more about their dogs. I believe in the power of Buzby Dog Owners. You can do this, we can help!
