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Originally Posted by Maximo  I focus so much on legs that I forget about the spine. I have always heard that stairs are bad for dogs' backs, dogs of any size, and I have been meaning to search for vet articles on this. The damage usually isn't seen until old age, as happened with our Cockapoo. Now you have me thinking twice about the jumping on the couch.
You bring up a good point about strengthening through exercise; it helps not only muscles, but bones too. Ashley, Rory and Lane's mom, reminded me of this when I was worried about my boys doing the "pogo stick" jumping on hard floors. Max can jump 4 feet!
However, seeing Teddy jump off the firetruck bumper onto the pavement, it was clear the impact was too much for his leg. I was really worried he had hurt himself. I will continue lifting my guys out of the car, and my bed will remain on the floor (the boys do flying leaps to get to the window). |
Athena at just 8 weeks old already has quite a jump on her. My daughter and I were talking about it just last night.........lol. I cant imagine how high she is going to jump when shes older.
Do they have agility for toy breeds???......lol