Connie Sutherland wrote 12/15/2008 03:10 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Jo Harker ] #220179 - 12/15/2008 03:10 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Jo Harker http://leerburg.com/742.htm The pad is affordable. Added question: Is it soft or do you put a cover on it? It's rigid sturdy plastic, but it comes with a washable pad that fits onto the corners kind of like a fitted sheet.
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Jenni Williams wrote 12/15/2008 03:11 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #220180 - 12/15/2008 03:11 PM
Jenni Williams Webboard User Reg: 10-06-2005 Posts: 2686 Loc: llinois Offline	Gotta throw in a comment about T-touch. It's outstanding, and simple. My Chi had extensive spinal surgery several years ago and loves his T-touch massages,and my horse is just a sucker for a massage and has no physical problems, but I do it on him anyway, and he literally melts and leans into it with his eyes closed. They absolutely love it and beyond massage benefits, it's great for bonding!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 12/15/2008 03:16 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Jo Harker ] #220185 - 12/15/2008 03:16 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: jo harker .. he is 28 inches "long" partially curled. Will the medium be enough for him? My large is only 4" longer than the medium and it works for either a curled-up GSD or two small dogs at once. I guess I would get whichever one I could fit into his space for when you are gone and still give him a soft un-heated bed or pad besides.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 12/15/2008 03:20 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #220187 - 12/15/2008 03:20 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Also, yes to the T-Touch massage. Even if you learn just one or two of the moves (which is all I have done), I think that it's a wonderful thing. My granddog, a retired earth dog with all the characteristics you expect in a Border Terrier (and then some) will also close his eyes and melt into it. There is a spot on his spine where he kind of grunts and slumps down in total relaxation pose ..... and this is not a "relaxation" kind of dog. And T-Touch is not in any way an invasive or probing technique.
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Jo Harker wrote 12/16/2008 07:02 AM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #220280 - 12/16/2008 07:02 AM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	Just an update on ordering... I ordered the medium pad and TTouch. Actually, I sent the check in today's mail. It will take awhile to get here since I couldn't afford more than regular shipment costs, but I can't wait to get this! Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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Jo Harker wrote 12/22/2008 11:13 AM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Jo Harker ] #221138 - 12/22/2008 11:13 AM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	The pad was delivered today! I am at work, but can't wait to get it out and plug it in for him! Right now, he is in my old bedroom with a box spring over the heating duct, my old coat he laid on when he was a puppy is on the box spring cover, and a water bowl near by. I am buying his Ester-C today and glucosamine if I can find it without chondroitin. (He vomits with the combination supplement). Connie, thanks for bringing up the pad. I think he will definitely get use out of it. Jenni and Connie...thanks so much for the personal reviews of the TTouch. I am going to read the book first and then try the massage over Christmas. Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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Kathy West wrote 12/22/2008 12:03 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Jo Harker ] #221151 - 12/22/2008 12:03 PM
Kathy West Webboard User Reg: 01-22-2008 Posts: 289 Loc: Nebraska Offline	I ordered a heat pad too after I read Connie's recommendation about them- I should have mine by tomorrow for my 8 yr old shepherd with hip dysplasia. I think its gonna be great!! And I also ordered the TTouch book which should be here soon too - gotta love the people on this board !!!
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Jo Harker wrote 12/22/2008 12:23 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Kathy West ] #221152 - 12/22/2008 12:23 PM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	Yes...even when I get snippy they still help. These people rock the world when it comes to unselfish help for owners and dogs. Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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Angela Burrell wrote 12/22/2008 03:47 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #221162 - 12/22/2008 03:47 PM
Angela Burrell Webboard User Reg: 05-10-2006 Posts: 2273 Loc: Ontario, Canada Offline	Jo I don't know if you have a crate yet, but have you considered an ex-pen instead? Seeing as he's already housebroken, non destructive, and relatively calm (and you're not using a crate to prevent, say, dog fights) I think an ex-pen is ideal for your situation. There is no top, so he can stand up comfortably, and the floor space is 4 feet x 4 feet (16 square feet). There is enough room that you could have the heating pad on one side and a non-heated blanket on th other, so he could move to wherever he feels comfortable. And it is easy to clip a water bucket on the bars. You could also clip the ex-pen to his open crate, so that he only has access to the crate and the pen. Here is an example of one: http://harebraindd.homestead.com/expenFritz.jpg
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Jo Harker wrote 12/22/2008 03:56 PM Re: Slight wobble in hind legs [Re: Angela Burrell ] #221164 - 12/22/2008 03:56 PM
Jo Harker Webboard User Reg: 10-24-2008 Posts: 921 Loc: Indiana Offline	Huh....never occurred to me. I don't have a crate yet, but I know he would love to have a "den". He used to sleep under my bed (it was waaayyy off the floor), but I had to get rid of it. So, a crate and an ex-pen...that would work great in the house and outside...I think. He has never jumped a gate or fence. The crate would be left open. Outside, he would be in shade and not tethered to anything that could wrap around a tree or pole. I am liking this idea. I will price the xpen at Rural King and check out their crates. I may go with Leerburg for a crate. I will need to think that one out. It will have to work both inside and outside. THANKS!!! Hambone says Merry Christmas to all! Look! I DO fit in the bag.
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