Yesterday Hyde’s stitches were removed- I was surprised at how fast of a visit it was. We were in an out of the vet within 30 minutes. Everyone thought he looked great and was so happy to see him. I could hear them in the background… Hyde slow down, Hyde this way, Hyde you’re so cute. At one point he broke free from his leash and was running throughout the back. They smiled and said “he’s so quick.” Silly Hyde- Happy Hyde- that’s all I’m looking for.
There is a little bit of bruising on his lower chest/ab area, but really everything is looking great. I have 2 t-shirts I sewed up for him, in case Chicago’s weather gets bad again, or I leave the house. I’m sure some licking is OK, but Hyde can get carried away sometimes and I don’t want him to do too much, so the t-shirt is just in case.Doctor said we could give him a bath in a week. (He needs one badly)
My goal after the stitches was to learn stairs. I have an elevator in my building so we’ve been lucky so far, but he was missing his old routine, so once the stitches came out he would be ready. I video taped his first 4 sets of 10 stairs, training with turkey bacon.
You can see by the editing, I have a bit too much time on my hands being on Spring break from school, but I’m so proud of him and so happy that I’m lucky my job allows me time off where I can spend it with him. Check out my little You tube star doing stairs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOhAcEJF4z8
To get to my place he’ll need to walk about 20 stairs. He’s a determined little man, I think he’s going to do just great!
You can also see his video of his first walk 3 days ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTa_SQINulw
5 comments so far
3:27 pm - 3-27-2014
That smile says it all Hyde, you are one hoppy dawg! Isn’t it great getting back to real life again?
Love the videos! Thanks for sharing them, the stairs one is so helpful for new members who want to know how their pup will do on stairs. Hyde’s got it down!
xoxo
4:08 pm - 3-27-2014
He looks GREAT !!! Taking those steps like a true champ! It’s always amazing how they just ‘figure it out’…. great work Hyde!
Alison & Shelby
4:34 pm - 3-27-2014
It is the best getting back to real life again. It’s been the best blessing I could ever ask for. The more we return to normal the more thankful I am.
It’s amazing how they figure it out— he’s an inspiration (as they all are) for living life and not letting an obstacle derail the train. 🙂
4:43 pm - 3-27-2014
HYDE!! You are amazng!!! I just watched your stair climbing victories on the video Jerry posted in the forum for others to see!
Crying tears of joy for you!! Great video and great editing! Keep ’em coming!
You have HUGE amount of stairs to deal with…and deal with it you will!!
I know you’ll continue to take it easy and not strain or pull anything while you are doing your “, right?
LOVE seeing your happy, smilin’ face! You are a “ROCK STAR” and Rocky would be proud!!!!!!!
SENDING YOU A POUND OF BACON,!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
5:24 am - 3-30-2014
Thank you Sally and Happy Hannah!
Today Hyde did the 20 stairs up and down 1 time. He didn’t skip a beat, he made me nervous going so fast. Our doctor gave us exercises to strengthen our core and we’ll do those too, at our own pace and little by little. We took a day off of major exercise after stair training, but we took a few car rides for fun!
Jordan and Hyde