Hi and welcome to you and your pup! Your future posts won't need to wait for approval so post away.

I'm sorry you had to join our club, but so glad your girl survived. She is perhaps only a half dozen dogs who have joined us because of a snake bite. Is her name Mae? Just guessing based on your user name. Anyhow, she's in good company and so are you. Ask any questions you'd like, we are here for you both.

As for duck dogs, well, we have had quite a few sporting and hunting dogs join us over the years. I'd say the most well-known one is Bart. He not only made the cover of Gun Dog Magazine, but went on to received the AKC's Ace Award for Companion Animal Excellence. Here is a post with Bart's award ceremony, and links to his blog etc. Like your dog, Bart was in excellent shape so losing a leg didn't slow him down too much. His mom Darcy was super cautious with his training, however, and if you'd like to talk to her I would be happy to connect you.

I highly encourage you to get a canine rehabilitation therapist lined up. Even though your dog is fit, these experts can assess her and let you know how to get her back up to speed, and how to keep her injury free. It's an invaluable education for us and so helpful for them! The best part is Tripawds Foundation can pay for your first rehab visit so please take advantage of the program.

As for adjustments that you can make now, I would say be sure your home has plenty of traction , raised feeders, and baby gates blocking off any staircases. As a rear leg amputee your pup will lose 50% of the propulsion power in her rear leg, so go slow to avoid a cruciate rupture. You also want to keep in mind that descending stairs will be easier than going up (it's that propulsion thing again).

Be sure to check out Jerry's Required Reading List and our Tripawds What to Expect articles when you have a chance. Stay tuned for feedback from others and keep us posted!