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[teaguestoy]

So on Tuesday I went down and took Flyte to see Dr. Sams at the Sams Clinic. He was HIGHLY recommended. So, we sent the films there and then he saw her, and also took new films with a different view to have another radiologist look at them. Here's his take

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[gordongirls]

Looking through my book of dog tricks, here are some possibilities for low-impact things:

- Shake hands, left and right
- Hold an article (basket?)
- Drop it/Give
- Balance something on nose/head and then catch it
- Sit up/beg
- Speak (regular and indoor voice)
- Roll over
- Play dead
- Roll yourself into a blanket
- Cover nose with paw
- Which hand holds the treat? (Or a shell game)
- Foot targeting with various feet
- Nose touches
- Wave good-bye
- Hug a pole
- Put toy in a box

Maybe these will help to get your creative ideas flowing. I don't envy you trying to keep a bright puppy engaged but physically quiet. The two just don't go together naturally.

Hugs and good thoughts are on the way.

[teaguestoy]

I think I'm losing it - I swore I replied to your message, hmmm. Is it another thing I'm only doing in my mind, oh noooo! Thanks for all of the suggestions. Several of these are already under our belt, but others aren't, so I will get to work. :)

[talesofmyboys]

The mystery lives on. Interesting about the possible infection. These types of things are so frustrating to not have clear answers. 3 months of puppy rest... oh. my. Lots of good thoughts headed your way!

[teaguestoy]

Thanks for the good thoughts. I NEED them with this crazed beastie.

[foggydogs]

I really respect Dr. Sams. Gus was a frequent flier in that office from bicipital tendonitis to two partial hip dislocations, we were there a lot.

I really like Carol's list of tricks. Kona still can't do the sit to stand on her rear legs, we're still working on it, great way to develop the hip flexors.

[teaguestoy]

I'm glad to hear the good experience with Dr. Sams - he seems great and personable. I always appreciate that :) yes, good tricks list - any more are welcome.

[nosemovie]

Also, maybe train in a closed or cramped space (my garage comes to mind! haha). Because it's harder for them to get up a head of steam when there's walls all around. Lots of close work and individual leg movements, which should help you out through this time.

Also, Bobbie's strengthening exercises for the core... Fun stuff to work on, not really bouncy.

[teaguestoy]

yes, I need to work with the back leg, side leg touches and stuff are a must. Yes, Bobbie's exercises will be great. I have been working on proper sitting/down with her. Hmmm... good thoughts.

[sfragility]

Jennifer, email me and we can talk. I would be interested to know what the doc things of strengthen training and how that will affect growth, healing etc if done around the compromised joint. Redistribution of weight exercises will be REALLY important as soon as there is no limping. email me or call me and we can talk. pawsitiveperformance@yahoo.com or 503-329-1235

Any training you do that involves the joint may cause compensations in other areas so it will be important to watch how she is moving and compensating so that you can counter it with an offset movement, do the proper stretches etc.

and I agree with RRR, training in a tighter space will make training easier on you both so that Flyte doesn't feel corrected for normal dog behavior.