Brammie Steve Posted June 25, 2021 Share Posted June 25, 2021 4 hours ago, Van der MoodHoover said: The news this week is some concern with the development of Meikles hips and that his cartilege may not be developing. He is kind of sashaying when he walks by swinging his spine, possibly because his hips are painful. So a vets appointment is imminent with perhaps massage therapy to follow. If it doesn't correct then the little tyke will fail and drop out of the training program and be put up for adoption ie sale. This has sadly led to him being withdrawn from the charity video shoot next week, the charity thinking that nothing less than 100% physical perfection will do. We think that it might be a growth spurt. He's physically changing quite quickly. Here's this mornings portrait. I think he's a handsome little guy and we'll do whatever we can to make sure he's OK. Sad to know what to put really but I'm really hoping things turn out well. Whoever gets this little guy will have a real gem. Thinking of you all and glad he is in the best hands. Keep us all updated! Van der MoodHoover and Anag Ram 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted June 25, 2021 Author Share Posted June 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Brammie Steve said: Sad to know what to put really but I'm really hoping things turn out well. Whoever gets this little guy will have a real gem. Thinking of you all and glad he is in the best hands. Keep us all updated! Thanks Steve and everyone for positive thoughts. We must of course make sure we do the right thing, which is to give Meikle every chance in the knowledge that he will be doing something amazing for somebody. Everything else at this stage comes second. Even, if only temporarily, our own dog. But that situation can't be allowed to continue for the good of both animals I'll carry on updating approximately weekly. ? Brammie Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted June 26, 2021 Share Posted June 26, 2021 Only just caught up with this thread as I was travelling yesterday. Sorry to hear there might be possible problems but I am sure that you'll do what's right for Meikle, and that whether as an assistance dog or much loved family pet he will have a happy and fulfilled life. CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 Having charged back from belper yesterday for Meikles 5pm vet appointment, it was all a bit inconclusive. Nothing definitely wrong (hurrah) but apparently some manipulations were a bit painful for him. So vet reluctant to say definitely no problem. I think they are very nervous about potential liability to the charity.... So some video footage is being sent to a doggy orthopaedic specialist and we're just taking it easy with him and making sure he is only being exercised 10-15 mins a day. But I reckon he will be fine - he's very content in himself. Play time this morning.... Brammie Steve, Mostyn6, Steve How Hard? and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Having charged back from belper yesterday for Meikles 5pm vet appointment, it was all a bit inconclusive. Nothing definitely wrong (hurrah) but apparently some manipulations were a bit painful for him. So vet reluctant to say definitely no problem. I think they are very nervous about potential liability to the charity.... So some video footage is being sent to a doggy orthopaedic specialist and we're just taking it easy with him and making sure he is only being exercised 10-15 mins a day. But I reckon he will be fine - he's very content in himself. Play time this morning.... He's getting big! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 58 minutes ago, CBRammette said: He's getting big! I think that's his issue - he's grown so quickly that some bits just need to catch up! He's going to be brilliant for someone if we're just a little bit careful now and nurture him through his rapid growth phase. At heart of course he's still a pup....so clambers on things he shouldn't and will jump down if he's scolded! We are therefore reeducating ourselves to chill, and just lift him down and give him lots of positive reinforcement when he's in the right place ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angieram Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Van der MoodHoover said: Having charged back from belper yesterday for Meikles 5pm vet appointment, it was all a bit inconclusive. Nothing definitely wrong (hurrah) but apparently some manipulations were a bit painful for him. So vet reluctant to say definitely no problem. I think they are very nervous about potential liability to the charity.... So some video footage is being sent to a doggy orthopaedic specialist and we're just taking it easy with him and making sure he is only being exercised 10-15 mins a day. But I reckon he will be fine - he's very content in himself. Play time this morning.... Glad you made it and equally glad there's no obvious problem. Fingers crossed it is just growing pains. Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Van der MoodHoover said: I think that's his issue - he's grown so quickly that some bits just need to catch up! He's going to be brilliant for someone if we're just a little bit careful now and nurture him through his rapid growth phase. At heart of course he's still a pup....so clambers on things he shouldn't and will jump down if he's scolded! We are therefore reeducating ourselves to chill, and just lift him down and give him lots of positive reinforcement when he's in the right place ? Our neighbours dog had huge problems and yelped at similar age when going up and downstairs or slopes which vet said was due to rapid growth. It settled so hope this beauty is the same Van der MoodHoover and Mostyn6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnero Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Van der MoodHoover said: we're just taking it easy with him and making sure he is only being exercised 10-15 mins a day. But I reckon he will be fine - he's very content in himself. Play time this morning.... Glad he seems to be doing better ? When I got my now 9 year old as a puppy I was told that for the first year they should only do 5 mins of lead exercise per month of age (twice a day). So 15 mins of lead exercise for Miekle does sound about right. Play is different as they can better choose when they want to stop! Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 I think it’s a hopeless case Mood. I reckon you should just abandon him somewhere. do you know the way to Mostyn Towers btw? Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brammie Steve Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 On 29/06/2021 at 19:50, Mostyn6 said: I think it’s a hopeless case Mood. I reckon you should just abandon him somewhere. do you know the way to Mostyn Towers btw? He's only after Champion the Wonder Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 4, 2021 Author Share Posted July 4, 2021 Sunday outing to a local garden centre for "socialisation" training. Nothing whatsoever to do with coffee and a slice of cake. Now I realise why Mrs VdM was keen to volunteer. We have to take both dogs to be fair. And they do get confused with who is supposed to be confined in what in the car...... ? They do get on very well..... angieram, CBRammette, Mostyn6 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 There's nothing like lifting the spirits after a disappointing result with a puppy update. Meikle has been eased back on exercise as he's been going through a growth spurt. But he's looking a bit steadier. A bit less gangly. This is his new fave thing. Basically a small mat made of highly coloured felt strips on a base. You 3"hide" his lunch in the felt petals and he happily snuffles around for quite a while finding the bits. Added bonus is he eats slower so doesn't belch in your face after lunch anymore. The naughty news is that he's learned to bark at all and sundry so that's got to be unlearned.... ? Brammie Steve, Mostyn6, angieram and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Van der MoodHoover said: There's nothing like lifting the spirits after a disappointing result with a puppy update. Meikle has been eased back on exercise as he's been going through a growth spurt. But he's looking a bit steadier. A bit less gangly. This is his new fave thing. Basically a small mat made of highly coloured felt strips on a base. You 3"hide" his lunch in the felt petals and he happily snuffles around for quite a while finding the bits. Added bonus is he eats slower so doesn't belch in your face after lunch anymore. The naughty news is that he's learned to bark at all and sundry so that's got to be unlearned.... ? I wonder if they make human feed mats- can think of a few recipients! Van der MoodHoover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mostyn6 Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 17 hours ago, CBRammette said: I wonder if they make human feed mats- can think of a few recipients! You mean you don’t already eat off the carpet? Snob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted July 13, 2021 Share Posted July 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Mostyn6 said: You mean you don’t already eat off the carpet? Snob! I know that's Cambridge for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBRammette Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 How is Miekle coping with the heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 He's been a bit poorly over the weekend with the runs, but he's back fighting fit. I'll provide a pic update tomorrow, but the major adjustment has been to put a big parasol over his loo to make sure he still goes in the appropriate place... ? I was hoping for him to meet @sage this morning, as we met for a quick drink and bacon soft roll, but I was banned from taking him in the sunshine ? CBRammette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted July 19, 2021 Share Posted July 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Van der MoodHoover said: He's been a bit poorly over the weekend with the runs, but he's back fighting fit. I'll provide a pic update tomorrow, but the major adjustment has been to put a big parasol over his loo to make sure he still goes in the appropriate place... ? I was hoping for him to meet @sage this morning, as we met for a quick drink and bacon soft roll, but I was banned from taking him in the sunshine ? Cob. Soft roll.my Harris Van der MoodHoover, I know nothing, Mostyn6 and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van der MoodHoover Posted July 19, 2021 Author Share Posted July 19, 2021 Just now, sage said: Cob. Soft roll.my Harris We'll educate you into our soft southern ways yet.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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