OkcPets Magazine March 2023

10 OKC Pets • March / April 2023 To get Kuna to stop and sniff the yard as though she is search- ing for just the right potty spot, Walker lays a track. She teaches tracking in Oklahoma City and is used to laying a track for Kuna to sniff around and follow. Walker lays the track by stomping her feet in a small square to disrupt the grass and then spreads treats on the ground. This time she adds a little deer urine to the grass where she wants Kuna to stop and poop — Kuna rolls in that. After more practice runs, Walker takes Kuna and her walk- ie-talkie down the street until it is time to shoot Kuna’s big scene. When Walker hears the walkie-talkie squawk, “We are ready for the animal wranglers,” she gathers up Kuna’s leash and returns. Just as they had practiced, Larry stood in his yard bouncing the ball to get Kuna excited. Walker releases Kuna to run toward Larry. Kuna is fast and takes off at full speed to get the ball. After a few repeats, it is time to film the last scene, in which Kuna stays with Larry and walks out of camera view. Then Walker and Kuna hop into the car and leave for home. It has been a long, fun-filled day, and they are tired. Kuna sleeps all the way home. Kuna’s next big appearance is in episode four, scheduled to be filmed in June 2022. Kuna Films Another Episode In episode four, Truisi arrives home and accidentally steps in dog poop. Angrily, he walks over to his neighbor Larry, stuffs the poop-covered shoe in his face, and a fight starts. Kuna sees this through the window and starts to jump and bark frantically. To be clear, Kuna doesn’t poop in any of the scenes, but to make it look as though she does, Walker taught Kuna to squat during the weeks between episodes two and four. She started with a typical sit training and changed it so Kuna would stop in a squat position. It took time to teach the squat because Kuna nat- urally wanted to sit. Then during those off-weeks, Walker taught Kuna to walk backward, wipe, and kick her feet in case those tricks were needed in the filming. When Walker and Kuna arrived on set to film episode four, the director had them repeat what they had done in episode two to get Kuna to run across the street. Once Kuna crosses the road to Truisi’s yard, she stops to sniff the track Walker has put down. When Walker is out of camera view, she gives the squat command to make it appear as if Kuna is pooping in Truisi’s yard. In Kuna’s last scene, she barks in a window when she sees Truisi beating up Larry, who appears to have dog poop on his face. When the fight starts, Walker, out of view of the camera, starts to play with another dog. That always makes Kuna jealous, and she barks. The timing was perfect. For episode four, Walker and Kuna were on the set for 12 hours, and it rained off and on. But there were lots of food, soda, water, and even doggie treats for Kuna. By the end of the day, they were tired, and once again, Kuna slept while being chauf- feured home. It was a great day. Tune into Paramount Plus to watch Tulsa King. Keep an eye out for future casting calls. Who knows? You or your dog could land a part in the next blockbuster TV series! Brrrr! It’s still winter so please support our horses to get through this cold with grain and hay. Covid Vaccines Required. A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization. horsefeathersequinecenter.org 405-260-7281 6320 N. Highway 74C • Guthrie, OK 73044 Donations can be sent to the above address. Like us on We’re Back! We need donations for our raised gardening beds for Ole’ Timers! Join Our Ole’ Timers Club! Join us on Wednesdays 10 am-1 pm for our Seniors’ Program. You don’t have to be a senior to join in! Refreshments provided or you’re welcome to bring something to share. Come groom on donkeys, miniatures or even some horses. No experience needed; we will teach you. For those who just want to socialize, you can also help with basic chores or organizing supplies. There’s something for everyone!