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Hi,
Some photos of Serge, hopping around outside, wearing his Webmaster harness , and his brand new blue ":Tripawds Rule" bandanna.. The "Medium" size harness is a little loose around his belly, but he will grow into it very quickly. The "Small" size would have lasted maybe another week !!
The sun is reflecting off his facial markings, and it looks as if he has dipped his head in "glitter paint".. really bizarre effect.. He is doing really well, and we should be starting his exercises within the next week..
Richard
"No matter how eloquently the dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his master is poor, but honest".....Bertrand Russell
Serge looks so handsome in his attire!
He really is a fine looking boy. He already looks muscular and fit for such a young fella'! And his hair seems to be growng back very quickly too.
Now with all the surgery behind you, Serge and you (and Raven too) can look forward to a full life together of fun and companionship! Enjoy!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
I just noticed on the photos, that his rear leg is still "twisted" towards the outside.. Left over from the pre-amp days..There is a lot of work ahead, but, German Shepherds in particular need to be kept busy, so there is an "UP SIDE", even more so, when it is turned into a fun event.
Step here, get a treat ! Sit there, get a treat !.Hop over this, get a treat !... 'Free shaping' with treats has to be the easiest way to get a dog (especially a young dog) to offer up a particular behaviour.. Mind you, they have to be high value treats..
Regards
Richard
"No matter how eloquently the dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his master is poor, but honest".....Bertrand Russell
I did notice his back leg turned in. Maggie did that too until she gained more strength and figured out where her rear foot needed to be- more in the center, then her leg would be more straight. Her back leg would also start wobbling or her rear end would sink when she got tired.
In pug language 'high value' treat = edible!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Hi Richard
Serge looks so handsome and truly up to the task ahead....training - with lots of tangible aka edible reinforcements.
Hugs
Linda and Tucker
Ohhhh Serge, you need to be a model, you are SO handsome!
Love your outfit mister. May I put your gorgeous mugshot in our Forums?
Yep, I see what you mean by the back leg situation. That's something that will get better in time with your commitment to helping him get strong. Crazy little guy, he's just unstoppable isn't he?
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Serge youse my brudda from anotha mutha!
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jerry said
Ohhhh Serge, you need to be a model, you are SO handsome!Love your outfit mister. May I put your gorgeous mugshot in our Forums?
Serge would be honoured to be up there with his new amazing Tripawds family...
Take Care
Richard
"No matter how eloquently the dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his master is poor, but honest".....Bertrand Russell
Wyatt Ray Dawg said
Serge youse my brudda from anotha mutha!
How right you is bro !! I be wanting to grow up and look just like you...
Serge
"No matter how eloquently the dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his master is poor, but honest".....Bertrand Russell
Serge is looking great. Once he adjusts to not having that leg & all those core muscles get stronger you will see improvement with that leg.
Your outfit is amazing Serge.
Hugs
Michelle & Angel Sassy
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05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
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