Dog Wheelchair

Had a disappointing few days with Gavin..He has been more unwilling than normal to use his chair. Even tonite at Petfood Express he had moments where he refused to move. I know tomorrow at the beach he will be fine, but this is so frustrating!
 
Is it possible that something is hurting him when he's in the wheelchair, a sore back or possibly something is pinching him or maybe arthritis is setting in causing him discomfort etc? Of course it could just be his being obstinate (or a cognitive impairment?) I hope you can figure it out and he can enjoy his outings again.
 
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he wasn't limping any worse when we got home....and he was at the beach for 2 hours!
And he didn't want to leave.
I honestly think he doesn't like the chair most of the time since he can walk without it.
I just have to get past his past..where he loved walking and was always ready to go farther.
I have to think if it as physical therapy and not expect him to like it.
And maybe walk him more without his chair as well.
 
I don't know what Gavin was saying but it sure set all mine off:yes:
most videos, they don't even notice but when I played those two- they were answering........
 
Only place he has ever been allowed to bark is the beach...so he barks a lot while there..It's a happy bark though :) He is still sleeping....It's just so hard for me to adjust to a stubborn dog after so many years of him being the most compliant dog ever...
 
This made me so happy for you. From what you have said, I would try a few more walks without the wheels, just to see if his attitude changes. I mean, it's about what makes him happy now, not what "fixes" him, as my husband keeps reminding me.
 
we can walk without the chair for about 1-2 blocks before we have to turn around. So we don't get very far. His breathing is really labored and his gait is really ugly :( Maybe I need to keep him doing it more so he remembers how not fun it is!
 
I LOVED those videos... barking as if to say... Hey, mom... this is the BEST PLACE EVER... thanks for bringing me here!

You are certainly stuck between the rock and hard place wanting him to have the most fun he can with or without the chair...
Mobility seems to make him the happiest, like when he is on the beach...

I just wonder if you make him walk without the chair too long and it might cause more damage like a pulled muscle.
My canine massage therapist did wonders for Mr. Chance!
 
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