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Sunday, September 4, 2016

Black Dog Sunday - See How He RUNS!

Today is a special Black Dog Sunday. The reason is that I am feeling so happy with how strong R has become over the past months. We are still doing lots of exercises to strengthen the muscles around his surgical elbow. The exercises are getting progressively more circus-like because the main thing that he needs to master now is using all the little muscles around his elbow to keep it stable. I'll make another video of his progress and exercises sometime soon.

The biggest thing is that he's not limping very much. Here's an example of how he played with Shyla during our recent vacation.

Shyla was chasing R, trying to get the ball. R could make tight enough turns to keep Shyla just behind him despite the fact that she's a faster runner.

Ah, how I love seeing this sight. After spending the first 4 months of this year trying to get his CUE (elbow) surgery set up and then every month after that doing 30-60 minutes of exercises with him per day, I simply grin when I seem him run so happily. It's all been worth it. And, he didn't even limp after this sprinting and chasing session!
Happy Black Dog Sunday!
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25 comments:

  1. GOOSESeptember 4, 2016 at 6:20 PM

    Go R Go!!!
    Blessings,
    Buddy

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  2. NCmountainwomanSeptember 4, 2016 at 8:26 PM

    How thrilling to see R running again.

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  3. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3September 4, 2016 at 8:46 PM

    This is wonderful to see. The comeback player of the year

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  4. RubySeptember 4, 2016 at 9:03 PM

    OMD, those are the bestest pics EVER!!!! You are a Rock Star dude!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥♥

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  5. The Adventures of the LLB GangSeptember 4, 2016 at 9:25 PM

    WAHOO!! Go R!!

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  6. Yamini MacLeanSeptember 4, 2016 at 9:52 PM

    Hari OM
    ...and I just realised how you've been missed, R... we, your viewers, love that you are back on the run!!! (Thanks to all the Love'n'care from our wonderfurs peeps). Hugs and wags, YAM=aunty xxx

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  7. Matilda the BoxerSeptember 4, 2016 at 9:57 PM

    Oh, that makes us smile too!! R has done so wonderfully!

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  8. Idaho PugRanchSeptember 4, 2016 at 10:27 PM

    Yay! for R!!!

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  9. Nancy JSeptember 4, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    Will the exercise regime begin to slow a little now, and you can have some R&R for yourself? It has surely been a huge success, and you can be so proud of the time you gave to it all/

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  10. Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, RyuSeptember 5, 2016 at 12:56 AM

    Those are absolutely wonderful pictures! Well Done, R!

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  11. easyweimaranerSeptember 5, 2016 at 1:51 AM

    your photos need only one word: happiness :o) great to read such good news!

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  12. DukeSeptember 5, 2016 at 3:24 AM

    Yay, R! We are smiling BIGTIME here☺

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  13. LindaSeptember 5, 2016 at 5:32 AM

    Happy Crazy Love that Black Dog R.
    He is a Super Dog.

    Astro & Linda

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  14. Hailey and Zaphod and their LadySeptember 5, 2016 at 6:04 AM

    What joy! what a beautiful way to see your hard work pay off.

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  15. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 5, 2016 at 6:24 AM

    Oh yes, that is quite the happy sight to see, go R go!!!

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  16. Mary HoneSeptember 5, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    All your hard work has payed off so well. Good job!

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  17. Millie and WalterSeptember 5, 2016 at 10:48 AM

    It's so wonderful to see R running along side his sister. You sure have worked hard to have him in such great shape.

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  18. Bella Roxy & MacduiSeptember 5, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    That is a happy sight!

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  19. The Daily Pip September 5, 2016 at 1:45 PM

    Love seeing them running so happy and free!

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  20. MurphySeptember 5, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    So nice to have that in the rear view mirror! You did a wonderful job for your boy!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy & Stanley

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  21. zoepheedogsSeptember 5, 2016 at 2:11 PM

    Look at them go! That's so awesome that R is doing well! Yay!

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  22. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥September 5, 2016 at 3:17 PM

    It has been a very long route for you and R to get to this point, but how wonderful it must be to see the fruits of all your hard work!!!

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  23. Tweedles -- that's meSeptember 5, 2016 at 8:57 PM

    Look at them go!!!!!
    love
    tweedles

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  24. QuinnSeptember 6, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    What an achievement, and such a long time coming :) Congratulations, KB and R!

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  25. HannahSeptember 6, 2016 at 7:19 PM

    Oh, look at them go! <3

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