Her name is Bella.  She had her rear left leg amputated.  Her incision looks completely closed and was hoping she could go in with her brother and sister for bubble baths. 

As far as my home it is mostly carpet, but is a 2 story.  She seems to be getting up and down the stairs very well because the bedrooms are upstairs and she isn't about to miss cuddle time in bed with us humans before they are off to bed in their own beds.  At this point I have her and her sister crated because my other 2 dogs are pitbulls and I want to be completely confident that she has been allowed in the pack before I let them decide their sleeping spots.  So far my other 2 have full accepted her but as to be expected she is a little timid and does some barking at them if they get in her face to much.  

Thank you so much for the advice on walking.  I had only taken her out for potty so far because I didn't know what she was capable.  I just was at such a loss on that part.  She started her first class of training (she is now enrolled in obedience class with her brother and sister and all their friends) last evening.  She did well but seemed to get a little tired after about 10 minutes.  Luckily our trainer has another tripod in the advanced class and did let me know that in time she should be able to do most of the agility course without a problem.  

I think I was so nervous because I want her to be just like the other dogs.  I don't want to do more than I should for her out of pity nor do I want to not give her what she needs because I want her to have a normal life.  

Also I have read a lot about the float vest for swimming.  Our other 2 dogs go out swimming as much as possible but I don't typically use vest for them because they seem to be okay without them.  I want Bella to be able to swim with them  and figured she would be better off with a jacket.  Which vest would you suggest.

First I want to thank all of you for your support and advice.  I didn't know where to begin when I brought her home.  All she wanted to do was curl up in my arms and be held.  This was a little difficult to do when I had 2 other dogs that were used to all the attention and I didn't want to cause any jealousy problems with any of them, and lets face it, she isn't little.  Although she was very underweight, we added a few more pounds and lots of love and shes looking great.

Thanks to you Bella is getting back to normal, or at least what I think is normal.  She went for her first real walk last night.  We went for about 15 minutes.  She acted as if she wanted to keep going but it was bubble bath time.  After our walk she went in for her first bubble bath.  Yes our 3 are very spoiled.  She loved the bath but hated the dryer.  I cant say I blame her because she hasn't had an easy life up to now.  We did discover several more cuts and scars across her body so we put her back on tissue mend which is an herbal medicine that did wonders in her healing process from surgery.  

Lastly she got to go to grandmas house.  This is always a treat for our dogs because they have all the fun stuff.  An acre of grassed land to wander around in.  Swimming pools for the humans and dogs, although the dogs seem to like the humans pool better.  I think Bella was so warn out that she found my 3 year old niece and curled up on the couch with her and watched some movies.  

Bella went from being chained up in a hot sunny yard to living the life of luxury and she is adapting well.  She is my work buddy.  Due to her calm nature I have been bringing her to the office with me.  Its good for both of us because it gives me all day to work on her training while she learns to trust more people.  I think the reality is me and my husband hit the lotto with this special girl.