Our 2023-2024 Southern Migration Trip

[purring along]

Ryker got his 2nd stem cell injection a week ago. Also had another shock-wave treatment, and he's still going to his hydrotherapy sessions 3 times a week as well as receiving his magna-wave treatments. We are thrilled with his progress.

Now if we can just keep him under control until his new ligaments are mature enough to handle the weight of a full grown dog.

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Excellent!

 

[Rich W.]

You are really going above and beyond. Having raised working and show GSDs, I know the value of these unique animals, and the value they add to life, and I completely understand. All the best!

 

[Jim]

Before and after. Still need to paint the door, install hardware, hang new blinds, but it's just about done. Closing on the new place tomorrow. Kind of sad in a way. Never even got to use this one. lol

 

[purring along]

The new owners will appreciate it, nice job.

 

[Chargerman]

Very nice job. As they say, “plenty of time to rest when we’re dead”

 

[Jim]

Ryker will do his last aqua-pacer and Magna Wave therapy session on Monday. Dr. Rullan will meet with us later in the day to discuss next steps. Given Ryker's incredible improvement, I expect he will sign him off for some moderate off-leash time. Sure hope so anyway.

If you have time, check out the awesome tools that the Equine Performance Center uses to treat horses and dogs. There are a bunch videos, but scroll down a bit and you'll find our boy, doing his thing on the aqua-pacer!

Go Ryker, Go!

 

[ARD]

you'll find our boy, doing his thing on the aqua-pacer!

He's such a handsome boy smiling for the camera! I hope he gets some off leash time too. Can't wait to meet your warrior dog with his frisbee.

 

[Jim]

We met with Dr. Rullan who was excited as we are about Ryker's progress. And that's great news. The bad news is he will have to remain "on leash" for another 4-5 months so that the ligaments & tendons can fully recover. So we're halfway through this mess.

Several walks a day, for a combined 2 miles is suggested. That's a bunch, but my fat self could use the exercise as well. Also, swimming in the pond 3 times a week for 10-15 minutes is also suggested. He likes doing both, so it shouldn't be a problem. Well, for him anyway. . .

 

[purring along]

That's great news Jim, and by the way we all need to shed a few pounds.

 

[sheridany]

Some neighbors here at Desert Shores have a dog undergoing hydro therapy and having great success. They are seeing a remarkable improvement so it is encouraging.