Remember How Cute Is She ?

And Bailey Keeps Growing

She has grown fast!  As a puppy she is learning a lot everyday.  And she  thinks anything tangible is her personal chew toy....

But most of all Bailey LOVES 

Hugs, Kisses and anything Fetch!  

I am constantly reminding myself of just how cute she is... Especially when I find this!






Our solution is:  Keep her mind as tired as her body!


Did you know that a dog gets dehydrated when using their "thinker".  And they use more energy than going for a run!

Hide her toys!   Make her Think!   Play Hide and Seek with People!  This is one of Baileys all time favorites!  She is getting really fast at finding us.  No matter if we are in the closet or under the sink (little bodies).


We hide her food and she has to do tricks to earn her treats.  Hide treats under little cups and make her find which one it's under.  



We buy raw bones from our butcher and that has stopped the chewing on our walls and window sills!  
 

I read an article Don't Shoot the Dog!  It is awesome!  Remember if you have a puppy... Be Patient!  It's ok to let the puppy be a puppy--- We buy raw bones from our butcher and that has stopped the chewing on our walls and window sills! 

ATLF Surgery

ATLF Reconstruction of My Left Ankle

My Left Ankle was damaged badly in the car accident.  All efforts were made to avoid surgery but failed.  My Neurosurgeon instructed that I must have the foot surgery 

before we were to do my back fusion. 

I am kind of weird in the fact that prior to any surgery I watched videos and read everything I could.

I needed to know what to expect.   I was expecting a challenge in recovery and I GOT one.

This was a VERY long recovery process. 

The surgery consisted of 6 holes drilled into my bones at different angles around my ankle as well as about a 4 inch incision on the outside of my foot/ankle.  

Here is how pub med  describes the process...

Grade III is a complete tear. Severe pain and tenderness, inability to bear weight, 

and significant joint instability are noted.

Post- Op Cast Removal

I was in the cast for a total of 6 weeks.  I was not allowed to bear any weight and could not be on crutches for the fact of surgery on my left shoulder the same day of the ATLF Reconstruction.

 

Exit hole for the Sub-T donor tendon