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I got the OK to start running my dogs in Agility

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diane02178
diane02178

August 15 I had a THR . During surgery they found a detached Gluteous Minimus tendon. They reattached the tendon and I began my healing. My hip was great but I could not walk without my crutches. I was on 2 crutches for 4 weeks then 1 crutch for another 5 weeks.

Then my struggle for normal walking began. It was a long road with sciatica and thigh muscle pain. Finally 21 weeks after surgery I got the OK to start running with my dogs in Agility. I am entered in my first trial February 5. I still can not run fast yet. I feel like a penguin trying to run. The one dog I am going to compete with is good so we will have fun. Hopefully I will be able to move better soon.

To all of you beginning don't give up you can do this.

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  • steve86482
    steve86482 diane02178

    Posted

    Great post. What kind of dog do you have? We did agility with 2 Yorkies. Boy could they run and jump. Glad you are doing better. A winner never quits
  • michael11283
    michael11283 diane02178

    Posted

    Diane

    Well done, you. It sounds like a long road. We do agility with our standard poodle though my wife does the running more than me but it's great fun, keeps both dog and owner exercised and improves the owner dog bond.

  • steve86482
    steve86482 diane02178

    Posted

    We also have a 145 pound Cane Corso who excels in Weight Pulling and Obedience. He did not need any protection training.
  • judith12644
    judith12644 diane02178

    Posted

    Pity we can't get photos up on here. I'd love to see all these dogs!

    • michael11283
      michael11283 judith12644

      Posted

      Judith photos of dogs yes but I'm sure you don't want a photo of my wound! Here's my poodle on right with her huge brother on left at Newbury Agricultural Show last september.

    • michael11283
      michael11283 diane02178

      Posted

      Thanks Diane. I think we need to focus on our post recovery activities. That's why we're going through the surgery to get back to normal life.

    • renee01952
      renee01952 michael11283

      Posted

      gorgeous !!~!!

      Well actually Michael we did post pictures of our scars here on the forum last year ... you know just to compare ... all decent and none were send to moderator ...

    • michael11283
      michael11283 renee01952

      Posted

      Renee

      I'm sure your scars were all lovely. Mine, at least until the surgery, is pretty horrid. And it looks like I'm going to have to wait a few more weeks for thatcry Mike

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