Miz J Posted June 20, 2010 Share Posted June 20, 2010 I had a total knee replacement a couple of weeks ago. I was really worried that my dogs, in particular my young boxer would manage to bowl me over when I got home. Well let me just say that I am so impressed with the pair of them. My older girl Gabby is one of those wonderful dogs who is sympathetic. She is calm and gentle around me, she will curl up at my feet when I get uncomfortable, she just knows. Henry is a typical juvenile boxer and I was worried about him and how he would react. Hes amazing, he is his typical lunatic self until he is near me. He is calm, puts his head on my lap, walks behind if hes following me around the house. He even stops the zoomies if i come into the room, admittedly he will go to another part of the house and do it!!! I have never had this experience with any other dogs I have had in the past and I don't know how they do it. Is it because they read your body language and behaviour really well or is it intuitive. Gabby is much more aware than Henry but she is older. Does anyone else have experience with this or have any explanations, I would love to hear them. I am so proud of our furkids Knee is going well, not something I would recommend for fun!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 awww... sending healing vibes to your knee. my friend had one a few years back, and it looks and sounds painful!! your dogs are awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbomb Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) That is awesome Miz J, i'm glad to hear that! Good on you Gabby but especially Henry! Make sure to give them a scratch behind the ears from me. :D Isn't it amazing how they just seem to know when something isn't right! Edited June 21, 2010 by Melbomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishm Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 They are amazing aren't they? I had a hip replacement 18 months ago, and I was concerned about coming home to be by myself with 3 whippets and a greyhound to cope with. They were incredible, they were so gentle around me, I was supposed to use my walking stick all the time in the house for a couple of weeks, but I didn't need it, my greyhound Ebony would walk slowly alongside me, and I would just rest my hand on her, she would stop when I stopped, even going up and down steps she would be by my side. My other fear was that they would leap on my hip while I was in bed, but no, they developed really good bed manners and jumped onto the bed from the other side. They are just so intuitive and sensitive. Good luck with your knee, and give your clever pups a pat from me............ I guess you are ejoying the physio :D Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 You have every right to brag :D . Some dogs are more empathetic than others, I believe and yours definitely seem to have picked up on and adjusted their behavaiour to your "fragile" state. I hope, btw, that your operation is 100% successful and you are healed and well very quickly. Maybe they could become hospital visitors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz J Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Thanks for all the good wishes folks. Physio !!! yep having great time with that (NOT). Yep Mel, Henry has amazed me. MM I think that Gab would be a fantastic hospital visitor, so long as she gets cuddled and a scratch shes happy. She would need booty camp because she would hoover up any treats. Trishm, your dogs sound amazing to, I am not going to try and figure it out, I will just be thankful. Off for a jog now hahahaha!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouty Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 (edited) Thanks for all the good wishes folks. Physio !!! yep having great time with that (NOT). Yep Mel, Henry has amazed me. MM I think that Gab would be a fantastic hospital visitor, so long as she gets cuddled and a scratch shes happy. She would need booty camp because she would hoover up any treats. Trishm, your dogs sound amazing to, I am not going to try and figure it out, I will just be thankful. Off for a jog now hahahaha!!!! You can always send them over to play with Bossie. But you might not get them back!!! ;) good luck on your recovery Brag away scout Edited June 21, 2010 by Scouty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KZs Mum Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Don't talk ill of physio......they creep up in the most unlikely places AND most dogs that I see following their owners hip/knee replacements are amazing - so much so that it's 'normal' to me that dogs are like this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miz J Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Don't talk ill of physio......they creep up in the most unlikely places AND most dogs that I see following their owners hip/knee replacements are amazing - so much so that it's 'normal' to me that dogs are like this! I will never speak ill of physio's, once the technicians have finished with the power tools its just me and my wonderful physio. Can't say I enjoy it but I know whats good for me. It's really strange being on the other side KZs Mum, I am an RN. Quite an experience. Good to hear that you have seen how good dogs can be. Scout, I have told them they are off to play with Bossie, they are packing their bags as I write!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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