W Sibs Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) Well it's warmer now and Charlie is being more active. He spends a lot of time outside now hunting lizards, doing some weeding for me and just generally being his usual self... it's very good to see. This winter has been harder for him but he survived it (especially with lots of heated pads, beds, blankets etc). I'm going to get flamed for this but I no longer walk him on the leash. He walks way too slow for the leash now (he speed is slower than 1km/h) that it's not needed (also, there are times where I end up accidentally pull him and that kinda hurts him). He has a solid 'Stop' command and he can't walk far (50m is his limit). If I walk Emmy and Charlie together, we walk with the stroller. We start of in Charlie's pace (he has to work for his stroller rides) and end up walking Emmy's pace the rest of the way. He was put on diet and now lost half a kilo and he seems happier with the lost, despite giving me hell when he was on the diet :rolleyes: He goes to specialist yearly now for xrays (Yay!). He still on metacam and he gets that about 3 or 4 times a week. Other from that.. life is very sweet for Charlie Edited August 31, 2011 by CW EW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Sounds as if he is doing OK with his limitations He's a pretty lucky boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluedeer Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Wouldn't think you need a leash (I don't think he is going run away ). Can't blame Charlie for not liking a diet, who does :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Yeah. There are times where I know he is frustrated that he can't do what he really wants to do (like run after Emmy faster!) but that's easily solved by distracting him with something else. I'm looking forward for summer because I'm going to let him swim more. He is faster in water than he is on land... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappiemum Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 thats great to hear CW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brennan's Mum Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Aww thanks for the update. Sounds like you have a nice little walk system in place, one that suits both Charlie and Emmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Go Charlie! Little super dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetty Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 That's great news. To only think not to long ago the little guy was given not long to live! He's a battler! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks guys. He is pretty amazing. He cracks me up every day... so full of attitude, he is too smart for his own good and despite being little and only got half a spine... he can be so full of himself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Glad he's going well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Fantastic how well he is doing all things consdiered. I don't think I would be having the lad on a leash ether. He is one lucky doggie with a Mum like you and a sister like Emmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Shepherd mom Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 you are a wonderful Mummy It's because of you that he still enjoys life and is doing as well as he is. Good on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Way to go Charlie - not letting your condition get you down! Hugs from me and happy "woo-woos" from the girls... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Great to hear, I have been wondering how the little fella is going. Sounds like he is having a blast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Way to go CW. That is great news enjoy your swims lad. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thanks all I always joke that he is too stubborn to give up!! So he hasn't given up on life despite his limitation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlemum Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Great to hear - we love you, Charlie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollywaffle Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 the exercise he has with you..with/without a lead is a lot more than most people give their dogs..you, like most DOLers, are a credit to dog ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridgiemum Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I love the update on Charlie, it is nice to hear what he has been up to, he sounds like he has lots of spunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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