Babybear on the move again.
 

Hi All you Wonderful Furparents:
This is me Babybear again. Just letting you all know mom took me out today for a long walk about 45 minutes. And I wanted to tell you my Dogster page has new video on it wiff me walking wiffout a leash. Yippee. If you check it out mom would like to know if anyone has any idea's how to get me to go right in me cart. Mom talked to Eddie's wheels and they said I may not be able to go right do to how my injury was. I am really wucky to be walkin to begin wiff. Mom has tried to make me walk toward our driveway where I have ta walk right to get to it but me still goes left. Please take a minute and check out me dogster page and see what me and mom mean.
I hope me is not boaring you all to death wiff me videos and me updates.:D
Here is me dogsterpage:: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/136060 Vank you for checking me out.

Wow, he looks like he is really enjoying his wheels..... Almost looks like you have on a Hawkeye jacket....:)

I'm glad you are doing sooo good. Big hugs and keep up the good work. :animal36

Ahhh Hi, little baby bear:) You are to sweet:) We could never get bored watching you;)

He looked like he was enjoying himself:)

Please Idea's on how to get him to go right or to go straight. And suggestions. Oh he is not food motivated. Sorry.

Babybear you look fantastic. Maybe you should talk to the acupuncturist about what it might take for Babybear to go in the correct direction - will it be asking to much of him to accomplish that. What about a narrow sidewalk or path?

In a narrow area he would have to try and move the front of his cart. He is not front strong he is back strong so I do not know how this will work. I really wish I could say it would work. I will give it a try and see. That is all I can do. If it works then Great Idea if it doesn't i am sure we will think of something else. I so wish he was food motivated. He is not even toy motivated. He is people motivated. And I do not always have people around. Maybe I should bring him to a mall outside mall and let him see people. They have sidewalks there.

What if his front wheels were like on a shopping cart where they could go all the way around in circles. I dont know how to explain it very good, but it looks like he is not strong enough, but if the wheels turned freely in front maybe he could do it???

That is a good thought, but if you check out his webpage on dogster you will see he had two carts with caster type wheels and he would go left even more so then he does now.
When he was swimming in the pool it was always to the left also. I will be talking to his Doc to see if we can do some acupuncture on the right side to make it work better. I know he tries hard my vet does to get him going.
I am just hoping we dont just have a lefty here. but then again I am to thank my lucky stars i have Babybear at all.

There has to be a way. Like maybe a caster on just one side, or a smaller wheel on one side? But which? We need an engineer or someone with more smarts than me:D He is doing so good. Just needs some fine tuning!

I can do no adjustments or add ons on the cart if I do there goes the guarentee. And it is guarenteed for the life of the dog. So I can not add anything to it. ANd it was a very difficult cart to make that came from the maker. And he has made many. Because of Babybear's neck it was hard to do.

Yay!!! Another Babybear progress page! Val! Look at the progress he has made in just 2 short weeks! I think it is nothing short of amazing. Way to go little guy!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Now as for the turning problem; I've been giving that a thought. I know that when he walks, his front legs kind of cross over, so it would be very hard for him to achieve a change of direction using them. However, what if the front wheels were more like those on a skate board - they never actually turn, but are attached in such a way that weight or leaning, causes a change of direction?? So, if Babybear leaned slightly to the right, the cart would then turn in that direction? You would have to ask Eddie if this would be feasible. Just an idea mind you, I am not sure this would work. Also, it would not be effective if the wheels "swiveled" like those of a grocery cart, because Babybear is NOT capable of THAT degree of control, and it could cause him to either go in a circle, or make a very sudden change of direction that could hurt those fragile bones.

Val, his video is just so very encouraging. I know that all this little guy needs is YOU. What you have done for him is nothing short of amazing.
How's the sinus infection? Hope those meds banished it totally and that you had a great weekend.
Big, big hugs,
Lauren:ghug:

I am beginning to look at it this way. He has only been in the cart for 15 days and not every day either. He was in it for about 20 minutes on Saturday because I could not take him out we had a very bad storm here. And I have been trying every other day outside weather permitting. So he has not been in his cart 15 days straight he has been in about 6 to 7 times. That is very good for that many days of training. I have seen a little pug named Daisy that is on you tube that has a front wheeled cart her owner has a trainer training her to use her cart every other day and the days she is not with the trainer her owner is working with her. She is also very front strong meaning she can pick the cart up and jump. HMM that would be a joy.lol But for him to be as far as he is right now with no trainer but me. I think he has done pretty good. I will be working with him alway. I am looking for some nice warm booties for him for winter. So we can go out in the winter time. I am also going to try to make something that will go around his cart to keep him warm in the winter time. I do not want him cold. I have got him a new snow suit but do not know if he will fit in this cart with it on. So I am excited to see what he will be doing in a month. That will be a treat. I remember last year I was wishing for him to walk for me for Christmas. Well, I guess I got my wish early this year.
And my meds are finally starting to work. They are causing a head ache but I can breath. I can bend down without my nose running. And I do not need a tissue in my hand 24/7. I actually slept through the night last night no waking to take benydril. I was thrilled until my husband woke me at 6:30 to tell me to get up so we could go say good bye to his parents before they left for Florida. Today was my day off. I was going to get some rest. I guess not.lol
Big hugs to you Lauren.

What an amazing story. I just got done reading and watching all Babybears videos on his Dogster page. You 2 are so lucky to have each other! This is the first I have heard about Babybear and I will now look forward to seeing new updates on him! He sure is a cutie too!

What if you checked with Eddie's Wheels and see if making one wheel larger than the other would help him steer straighter?

Since he's pulling to the left, if you make the left wheel larger, it should steer him more to the right.... I think....

Thank you all for your nice comments about my little sugar pie and myself.
I have forgot to mention. I am in the process of looking into adoption a special needs Yorkie. After I get all the info on him and talk to hubby I will then go through the process. I am hoping where I have the experiance with Babybear that they will concider me. I will keep you all updated on the goings on with this little guy. I think rehabing two with problems will be good they can encourage each other. It is just convincing hubby of the thought. The other pup is less then a year old and was hit by a car at 5 months the owners left him at the vets office and said they could not pay for medical expenses to put him down. this nice rescue and it is not a yorkie rescue took him in and has been working with surgeries and such for this little guy. He ended up with a broken pelvis, broken toes and also a broken front leg. I hope his healing has gone well. He according to the site should be now close to 11 months old. I am waiting now for all the info. I do not know how long it takes to get this, but being very patient.(NOT!!!) My dream is to win the lottery(hmm everyone's dream) and open a rescue for disabled dogs. That is my dream. I do not want a big house and fancy things I would be completely happy with a rescue.
Well, i think I have gotten off the subject here. Sorry all.

I will sure find out. I will write them tomorrow and ask. Thank you for the idea.

I am always so happy to see you post about babybear, I wish i could watch the video, But I have dialup way to slow for videos. But Im glad hes getting around.

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Well, I make is so everyone can see a bit of something. I put things on his dogster page if you would like to visit that. I try to put something in his diary ever couple of days and I change things around. If you click on the photo album you can see more pics then what I have out. Boy I wish it was easier for you to see the videos. I am glad you like his updates. I love sharing them with every one.Thank you for checking on him.

Yes I have checked out his dogsters a few times, I love looking at it and see how far hes come. I did watch his last video it took me over an hour, but it was worth the wait. Hes a sweet heart.and your such a great Mommy to him.

Oh thank you very much. He is my heart and sole. He is what gets me up in the morning. Knowing there will be a new adventure ahead of us. What it will be we never know. ;)

Dear Babybear,

My name is Susanah. My mommy showed me your pictures and your videos. I just wanted to tell you that you are the bravest and handsomest boy. I am happy you gots your new wheels and now you can walk.

Love,
Susanah xoxo



Mybabe4me, he is just precious! I love your updates as well!

What a sweet baby! And you are so special! It's 8:15 AM, and I'm already crying! :rolleyes:

OH Sasanah,
Vank you very much. Mom told me this post was for me from a little cutie. BOL I am now cruising can't wait to hit some tar. Stayed tune for more video.

We are sorry. We do not want to make people cry. We just want to get Babybear's story out so people are aware of his congenital defect. Keep a smile on your face please and be happy he is still here to share his story. We treasure every day with him like it was the very first one.

Val, I just saw this post now, and you constantly amaze me with your devotion to these little guys, that so many others would just have given up on. I cannot imagine that the Yorkie Rescue would not approve you after the wonders you have done with Babybear. Your greatest reference would be to just point them to his Dogster page. Honestly, you are my hero; I tell so many people about you, and what you have achieved in rehabilitating 'Bear, how lion-strong your heart and will is.
Bless you a thousand times for the Angel that you are,
Lauren
:bravo::bravo::bravo:That's my standing ovation to you.

OH Lauren,
You have me crying. You always have such kind words to say. Thank you very much.
Well, I have been waiting to hear back from the rescue, but they still have not written me back. I am going to write them another letter tonight and try again. One problem I might have is I have two big dogs. Some rescues do not like that. But if they see how gentle Bubba and Bud are with Babybear then maybe they can make an exception. I just wrote to another rescue here in my home state about a little girl yorkie mix but adoption is pending. I told them if for any reason that adoption does not go through to please let me know.
I do not know if you have see Babybear's new video on his dogster page from Monday he is really cruising now. I am trying to upload today's video but the darn computer keeps freezing. I have to just upload and leave my computer because I like to do to many things while it is uploading and I think it gets confused.lol
Well, I have to run to get this thing loaded and go watch Ghost hunters with Babybear.lol He is waiting for me next to the nice warm wood stove.
Thank you again Lauren for all your kind words. And please if anyone wants to give out Babybear's dogster page for friends or family to see feel free to. I really want people to know about this congenital defect so no one will have to go through everything we have had to endure with our little guy. Thank you.

I always look for BabyBear updates. I can never get enough of this handsome boy's progress!

Lucy sends you a big kiss BabyBear!

We are on our way to add a new video to his dogster page right now. It is all up and loaded onto you tube so we are off to put it on dogster.