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					Originally Posted by TraciG  Brutus isn't crated ( maybe another mistake on my part), and we have been carrying him up and down the stairs and haven't allowed any jumping on furniture.  I think it was that stupid walk.  Thanks so much for your suggestions, I will definatley keep monitoring him and checking his incision as well.  He has really perked up, so I am hoping he just had to re-coup . | 
 
  How is Brutus doing? 
And yes, pups should get used to being crated or at least x-penned or gated in small areas because it is necessary sometimes. Even chasing a toy or running to bark out the window could adversely affect the surgical site, esp. after overdoing it already.