Episode 30. Ekene Okeke of Shuree’s Organics.
Ekene is a first-time Dog Mom who started her company, Shuree’s Organics to provide safe and healthy treats for dogs. After not growing up with pets, it didn’t take long for Ekene to fall in love with the Dog Mom Life, even if there have been challenges along the way – from behavioral issues to injuries.
Each of the Shuree’s Organics treats contain only one ingredient which Ekene sources herself from local farms and butchers with meats fully traceable from farm-to-dog bowl.
We’re also celebrating 2 years since the start of the Believe in Dog Podcast! We share stories from listeners about the dogs who have impacted their lives.
Ekene & I discuss:
How we’re kindred spirits who didn’t grow up with pets, got a dog because of our husbands’ insistence … but then dogs changed our lives forever;
The origin of the Thai Ridgeback dog breed;
Ekene’s learning curve as a first-time puppy owner;
Working with a dog trainer for Shuree’s behavioral quirks;
How Ekene and her husband learned about natural and holistic options for dogs;
The importance of learning and observing your dog’s body language;
Adjusting our expectations as pet parents to properly care for and protect our dogs;
Providing the best diet and health care for our dogs to avoid future health issues;
How Ekene was inspired to start making treats for Shuree and then how she grew this into a business;
How Ekene sources meat for the dog treats;
Doing the best we can for our dogs;
What the future holds for Ekene and Shuree’s Organics;
When your dog gets attacked by another dog; and
The role Shuree played in helping Ekene & her husband get through COVID while working in the healthcare field
Where to find Ekene & Shuree’s Organics
Order online: https://www.shureesorganics.com/
Links Discussed
American Kennel Club’s entry for the Thai Ridgeback breed
Titanium Dioxide ingredient in Milkbones, some dog foods and some people food is no longer considered safe:
Info from Veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker
Info from the Environmental Working Group
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Email: erin@believeindogpodcast.com
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