We've been trying to take lots of leashed walks around the back yard, keeping her from jumping off the side of the deck or up onto the rock wall like she wants to. This makes for a pretty boring time, even though she's out of the crate. Today she scared me but then made me laugh when she plopped down on her back and rolled around. I made sure to keep Chima and Salinas at a distance so they didn't try to wrestle. It was tough because they found her wrapped leg flipping around in the air super interesting.
The toughest part of rehabbing a dog after they've had orthopedic surgery is keeping them somewhat sedate. Especially after the first few weeks when they are feeling much better but still need to be kept from jumping or tearing around. It would be horrible for her to have gone through so much to have her knee fixed and then tear it up jumping off the couch. For a 1 1/2 yr old terrier this crate rest is pure torture and Maile will make this whistley cry from her crate to let us know how mean it is that we aren't letting her tear around yet. To help her pass the time she gets bully sticks, frozen Kongs, and a regular rotation of toys. She would give that all up in a heartbeat though for just a quick round of zoomies in the back yard.
She's doing well though. She's the 5th foster dog that I've had who had to have this surgery and she has bounced back remarkably fast.
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