Well, we have been away college touring with #3. Coop stayed home with Bella, his peep sis Ellie and monkeybutt Bella. Amy came in the morning to visit , feed and walk Bella. Ellie did the evenings and walked Coop (small jog). All went well but were they excited to see us, especially since it was Coop’s 7th birthday! Tonight we celebrated, and I thought I need to find my recorder to record how Coop and I dance! We love to dance and basically he stomps his feet to the beat while I walk over him (like Ellen D. over her coffee table!) He loves this! Bella thought we were crazy but we were alone after dinner so nothing like dancing on your birthday!
He is doing very well. No problem at all with the first chemo treatment. We did have an incident at the lake the other day before we left touring. We took the dogs to the lake for an overnight at the cottage. Coop ran to the water and had no problems! He loved it. He was so happy. Our neighbors came out of their cottage and Coop ran barking at the 4 year old and 2 year old. The aunt picked up the 2 year old but Coop knocked the 4 year old down and was acting very aggressive. I must say this is not new. He has always gotten over excited with children and tends to jump on them. He has never bitten but seems to come close. I was totally mortified. We took him home and promised he wouldn’t come back if the children were there, or he would be on leash at all times. No need for him to not be wanted and to feel bad. So, overall he is recovered and back to himself, though maybe a tad more aggressive. We shall watch that. Unusual in flat coats.
Will try to post pictures and perhaps a video soon!
geesh coop, don’t feel too bad – kids can be a real nuisance!! sometimes i think charon would like to bite them or knock them down too!!!
Thanks for the update! Some dogs tend to get more aggressive after amputation, to compensate for their “weakness” but usually chill out after rebuilding strength and confidence.
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