19 weeks 2 days ago, 6:15 AM

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i dont no if i posted this in the right place... but whatever :)...i no that there is a lot of rotie owners out there and if any one can help me i would be gratefull... ok here it is.. this dog i am walking and training had knee replacement and if u have and info on that let me no... and no it is acting out again... and how easy i should be taking it with him or just have any info 4 me about this situation i would be gratefull... hope to here from someone soon..

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17 weeks 3 days ago, 7:27 AM

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hi cant you ask your local vet ? im just starting dog obedence , if it is playing up ask vet for pain killer and maybe rest for a few weeks? i would keep walks light , no hard traing and would not aks to much of him eg sit drop. let him be the judge of what he can do for a few weeks , but see ya vet.
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17 weeks 3 days ago, 7:38 PM

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i would c a vet if he was my dog... and now he is doing better... thank u 4 answering... thank u for mechening a talking 2 a vet i did not even think of it...
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16 weeks 5 days ago, 5:16 AM

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There is going to be pain regardless but timing is key. Provide you've been given the ok to get him back on his feet and start exercising again I would suggest before starting get a low dose anti inflammatory or doggy aspirin 20 minutes before and get him on something that can take a little bit of the weight off until its strength is back up. A treadmill or pool, lake, river, etc. They help to provide a lower impact but still get the heart rate up. I hope this helps.

16 weeks 5 days ago, 5:38 AM

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thank he is doing alot better but is still limping.. he has lost alot of wieght so i think that has helped alot
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16 weeks 5 days ago, 5:45 AM

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I don't want to push a product too much but, a Ruffwear Master Dog Harness seems like another possible idea... I use it for a 3 legged dog I walk but it can give you some control with taking some of the weight off. Depending on how big or tall you are you could use a hard rubber bungee or rubber tubing looped through the handle to accommodate you...

16 weeks 5 days ago, 5:48 AM

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i dont believe in using harneses it gives the dog 2 much control of the walk or the sichawation

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16 weeks 5 days ago, 5:59 AM

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However, this isn't your typical harness. If you see the handle grip you can notice that it's designed for special situations. Like I mentioned before I don't promote products if I can help it. In fact for my 80 pound AB I use a 2 foot bungee cord with carbiners on each end I found in the automotive section at a Walmart, lol! It works great and I can sometimes hook it to my belt loop and walk hands free... Sometimes, lol!

16 weeks 5 days ago, 6:15 AM

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so do u have any other pets

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16 weeks 5 days ago, 6:18 AM

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ya with both dogs i can drop the leash and they will follow.. most of the time... lol

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16 weeks 5 days ago, 6:07 AM

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lol

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16 weeks 5 days ago, 6:35 AM

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I haven't had Bella fixed and I am contemplating breeding her one time with an English Mastiff so I can give her (and me) an American Bandogge mix for a playmate and possibly look into training him/her for the dog pulling sport but I'm scared to death for the safety of my Bella. I can always keep her healthy and fix her and rescue another bully for her too... I'm torn but don't have to make a decision any time soon. I live in an apt that's next to a park so space is a factor too.... I should probably wait for any addition until I get back into a house... I probably wouldn't want to let any puppies go anyway... lol!

16 weeks 5 days ago, 6:45 AM

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lol ya... i would just adopt caz there are so many dogs in this world that dont have homes..

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16 weeks 5 days ago, 6:50 AM

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ok well i have 2 go now.. it was nice 2 talk 2 u... :) bey
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