We are back from our trip to what we call Oslo's Kingdom.  Well, I am sorry to admit there is no castle built yet for the princess I wish to be  But there is a nice river, a lot of trees and small animals to run after so who cares if there is no castle huh? Since Oslo's amputation we had one thing in mind:  go back to swim with him.  As a Newfie dog, swimming has always been the best exercise to keep him in great shape. That is what he loves the most.  So we could not wait till that day where he would be back in the water. That happened on last week and everything went very well. Thank's Tazzie for yout great advice:  life jacket is a must! It helped him a lot.

Here is a short video I took last week (while Oslodaddy was trying to figure out how come Oslo does not use his rear right leg…that is what you hear from him on the video)

We intend to go to the hydro pool with him on next week.  I will try to record a video there too.  I am sooooooo proud of him

I love seeing your big dog swim! My girl swims, but still kinda tips to the right front. I am so happy to have the life jacket. I don't worry as much with the jacket on. Can't wait to see more videos!

I have looked for hydro-therapy around me, but haven't found anything too close. I'm sure Oslo will enjoy it!

I had to Laugh aloud at your statement that if we put them together they might swim straight! The visual….oh, the visual! I see something a bit more comedic with one dog going right, one going left and the person being pulled falling into the water!

I was inspired by Oslo and took some videos of Caira Sue swimming today. I don't seem to have the hang of the "click on tree and your pictures shall be set free" mentality of the forums. My videos are on my blog (cairasue.tripawds.com)….if anyone wants to see "batgirl" swimming! She's 9 weeks post-op today.

Mary and Caira Sue

First, Chuy, giveej, Cairasue Jerry, Tazzie and admin : thank's a lot for cheering up for us.  It is such a motivation to get these enthousiastic feedbacks!

Jerry: Thank's you for adding Oslo's clip on your playlist.  Oslo feels like he is a star now   By the way, I got this small map showing Oslo's "kingdom".  Our families are still living in there.  That's part of why we bought this small agricultural land.  We wish to become "gentleman farmers" someday

Tazzie, we are very fortunate to have a hydro pool close from where we live.  It will be a great activity for him during winter time. And I am sure it will help his mobility and getting his front leg stronger. (I sometimes worry about all the weight his front leg has to support)  Here is where this wonderful place is: http://www.ani-…..o-tion.com I really do hope you couldl find a place like that in Winnipeg.  ( I think of clairasue too  who can not find a hydro pool either in California)  If you ever come to Montreal, Oslo will introduce Tazzie to Sonia the owner and Brigitte the assistant.  They will have a blast for sure.  

As for his jacket, we got it at the hydro pool's boutique. And admin is right: it is the original K9 float coat from Ruffwear.  They do have the new version though but XL size was not available at the time of buying.  

Well. That's it for now.  Have a nice afternoon!!

Suzanne and Oslo!

Wouah! Susan! I found this small image on "google images" and thought it looked like Oslo enough to paste it ont the map of Quebec !!  It may indeed seem far north but it is not that far you know.  Well, look at the pink dot, not at the dog…it is not so close to Labrador , isn't it?  OK. It's not that I do not like Labrador…but I am not THAT cold resistant!! haha  

You are right about Cairasue: the more I am thinking about it, the more I am jealous of her! Let's all move to California to swim with her lovely fur swimming rocket

I am not sure if a hydro pool is that expensive.  I saw one of these on "The price is right" a few months ago …(you know at that part of the show called Showcase showdown) I just can not remember how much the guy bet on it…but he lost it! grrrrrr.  Sorry, I feel like goofing this afternoon …

Yep, the large jacket fits Oslo pretty well. There is still a lot of space in case he ever adds some fat to his body.  We tried the large one but it was way too small, especially around his neck.  So we bought him the XL one. 

Suzanne