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Dogs and crutches

  • 20-11-2015 6:35pm
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    TG1
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    I'm hoping someone will have been through this and be able to give a bit of advice. I've just got out of hospital after surgery to fix a broken pelvis (long story involving a horse!) and am staying with my parents for a good few weeks untill I can put weight on my left leg. I'm on crutches but as I can't touch the floor with one foot I'm fairly shakey!!

    My parents are the current gaurdians of my 13 yr old collie, who is a real sweetie. The problem is after 13 years of me being the one who walks him and throws balls and gets down on the floor for wrestles etc. he is totally confused by me being here and not playing.

    He's following me round getting under my feet and trying to jump every time I sit down! I know it's my fault for letting him for 13 years, but I'm wondering does anyone have any quick fixes or tips on how to let him know its suddenly not ok. At the moment my poor parents have to put him out any time I want to move around!


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  • #2
    aonb
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    You are just out of hospital - I would imagine lots of firm NO! DOWN! when he tries to jump up - he's a clever collie, he will soon get the message.
    If you have just come out of hospital, he is probably so glad to see you... he will soon settle down to the new regime hopefully
    My neighbour is in a very similar situation as you, tiny tiny cottage with 4 nutty terriers and 1 dopey large dog. They soon got the message - shes 'stomped' her crutches on the floor, with a loud NO when they get too close/pushy


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