Jordi-12 days post surgery

It seems impossible that Jordi had his TPLO surgery only 12 days ago.  He is putting good weight on the leg-walking nicely.  We are doing several 5 minute walks each day; still doing massage and the range of motion exercises.  He loves the massages and falls asleep suring the ROM exercies.  He is so relaxed.  I've been letting each of the dogs come into the office to visit--one at a time.  He needs to keep his dog relationships going.  He really would love to romp and play, but that is a few months off.  I'm so pleased with his progress.  I really believe the initial laser treatment made a huge difference.  The surgical site looks great.  He is such a good patient.

Jordi-Day 1

Jordi is doing fine so far.  His Tramadol does make him tired so he's resting a lot, but he is always ready to go out to do his business-we have to give him a lot of support on these little outings.  His appetite is good.  Swelling is being kept to a minimum with massage and icing.  He's still giving us his winning smiles.

Jordi

Jordi had TPLO sugery this afternoon-he had a partial tear.  We picked him up at 6:00.  He's resting comfortably now.  Will keep him here in the office where I can watch over him day and night.  We are very fortunate to have some of the best orthopedic Vets in the country in Colorado Springs.  They have a great practice and are so good to the dogs and their owners.  Jordi actually walked in smiling and wagging his tail.  He lets them know that Dals are sweet dogs.  One of the techs asked if I'd bring Brady in for a visit--just so they can meet him, too. (Hopefully he'll never have to be a patient.)
I had Jordi on crate rest for the last 3 weeks while I was still recovering from foot surgery.  I knew I had to be able to walk and wear some kinds of shoes other than an orthopedic boot (or cast) so I would be able to walk him out when he needs to go.  He'll be in his 'apartment' (ortho bed surrounded by  an x-pen) for the next several weeks.

Jordi and Brady

Jordi and Brady (best buds) on patrol.  They are watching squirrels, birds and the dogs next door.  They spend many hours in my office looking out the window.  It's very important work, you know.  Their size difference makes them quite the odd couple.

Happy Birthday,Mackie

Mackie turned 14 on the 18th of Dec. She is doing well considering her age.  Still very active and still wants to boss the rest of our crew--however-we don't let that happen. Sadie doesn't think Mackie  should be in charge.  The boys don't mind.   She loves all her food dispensing toys.  She wanted yet another black Kong for her gift--getting the peanut butter or cheese out of it keeps her happy.  She has destroyed several of these during her 14 years. We think she is still beautiful at 14.

Attacking her new Kong

Carrying the Kong to her bed.

Mackie's loves feeding herself with the pin ball-type toy.  She really knocks it around and is rewarded with tiny bits of kibble.

Joie-BOB photo

I only had one BOB photo taken of Joie at the Southern Colorado KC shows.  Probably should have also done one the second day--but just didn't get to it.  Wish I would have since Marie Zimmerman was the person showing her.  Would have been nice to have Marie in the photo.  Anyway-this is the photo from that weekend.  Nexty time Angie will remind me to hold Joie's tail.

Southern Colorado KC shows

Had some fun at the SCKC shows this past weekend.  Joie, Brady and Sadie all attended.  Sadie was in obedience for her first time ever--she earned 2 CD legs and 3rd places both times in strong classes.  Her scores weren't as good as she could have worked, but they were good enough.  I'm sure I lost her a couple points here and there.  However-she had a great time and that is what's important.  Brady and Joie were entered in conformation.  They were the only specials.  There were class dogs and a class bitch.  Joie went BOB both days.  Brady was BOS.  Both earned GCH points. Joie had a great time in the Group ring.  (Auntie Angie was so proud of her 'Sissy'.)  The judge the first day liked Joie's head better than Brady's--much to my surprise.  Second day, Brady thought the judge wanted to party with him.  He is such a boy.  At any rate, we all had a great time.  Friends showed Joie for us--people she hadn't seen for some time.  That didn't bother her one bit.  She showed them what to do in the ring.  However-with showing in both conformation and obedience, I had no time to shop!