Thursday, February 26, 2009

How to Ground a Golden

I'm sure this will cause Khyra and the other Sibes more snickering; I know it wouldn't work if Charlie were a husky...

Babygate at the top of the stairs


Barricaded steps up to the terraces.


Barricaded lower west-side yard.


Strict instructions to sleep on his *own* bed.


No playing "Chase Charlie".


Just one little patch of lower east-side yard to roam in long enough to do "business".


"Awww... mom... please please please can I go up there?"


The good news is that Charlie's definitely feeling better. Not quite to the point of challenging the "sleep on the dog-bed" rule, but when he snuck past the baby gate, he was able to come back up the stairs on his own. So there's definite progress.

One week down; one to go!

 

20 comments:

Noah the Airedale said...

That's good to hear Charlie. Glad you're feeling better matie.

tailwags
Noah

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Oh Charlie!

I am glad woo are feeling better!

Some of my mom's other Sibes would be respekhtful of those kind of barrikhades...
I'm afraid they are just a challenge to me!

I am so NOT a Golden!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Moose said...

Hey Charlie... why are you grounded? Moose understands... he had an unfortunate incarceration that went on for nearly 2 months while his knee healed. I looked back a few posts but did not see what happened? Whatever it is I am glad you are on the mend and hang in there you will have your freedom restored in due time! Moose + Dana

Curt Rogers said...

You're stronger than me, that's for sure! That "Chase Charlie" picture almost did me in. I couldn't resist a face like that!

Moose said...

I do so hope it is not an ACL problem! The thing I regretted most is that I did not take Moose to the vet sooner. I would let him rest a few days then when he seemed ok we would get back to normal and we did that several times before I decided it was not just a sprain. And allowing him to get active again allowed arthritis to start and that will never go away. It sounds like you took him right away so hope he will do better than Moose! The longer the rest the better so if you start to give in to the pleading Charlie face just visit my blog around Oct 2008 to restore your resolve!
Be strong! Dana + Moose
P.S. I spent some time at the Cedar Key lab too! Awesome place... that is where I got hooked! small world!

Sara Alves said...

Hi Charlie!
We’re glad that you’re feeling better… just have to be patient and follow the rules for a while!
I think you’re a really well behaved!! If it was Pu… there would be no barriers to stop that little monster… he would find a way!
Licks and kisses
PU and Sara

YD, sometimes with ♥June and ♥Angel Samantha said...

Hi Charlie, we are glad that you are feeling better. It's no fun at all not being able to do anything you like.

Tails Wag,
Samantha & June

Pipa said...

So good to ear that you're feeling better, Charlie-Boy... I don't like barricades either. I get the same "gosh-how-can-you-do-that-to-me" look you have and it never works. Evil hoomans!

:)


Pipa

Mason Dixie said...

So glad you are doing better only one more week and no more barricades =)

Lorenza said...

Hi, Charlie!
It makes me so happy to know you are feeling much better.
I am sure you will be fully recovered in no time!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Golden Woofs! SUGAR said...

Woof! Please visit my blog and read my current post: Honest Weblog ... now, it's your turn ... Woof! Sugar

Paco,Milo, Maya and mommy Simona said...

YEAHHHH CHARLIE!!!!!!!
We’re glad that you’re feeling better… just have to be patient and follow the rules for a while!!!!!
only one week and you could run free without barricades!!!!!
take care of you dear friend!!!
love and kisses

Unknown said...

So glad you are starting to feel better! One down, one to go, Go Charlie, GO!

Amber-Mae said...

Oh man, that totally sucks. But I'm glad to know you're feeling a little better now. Hopefully you'll recover 100% & then you can go where ever you want again! I hope so.

Butt sniffs,
Solid Gold Dancer

Life With Dogs said...

Glad to hear he is doing better with stairs! We had to carry Truffles up and down stairs for a couple of months - not fun...

Sophie Brador said...

Oh no Charlie! Look what happens when I don't visit in a while. Hurty legs AND being grounded. That's no fun. Those baby gates would stop me too. All mom has to do is put a gym bag in a doorway and I stay put. I sure hope you're feeling better.

xo
SB

Bella the Boxer said...

Good to hear you are feeling better, Charlie. Springtime is around the corner and you want to be in good form for running & playing outside!

xoxo - Bella

Andrea said...

Glad to hear you are doing better, Charlie!! What a beautiful face you have! :)

Life With Dogs said...

You have containment down to a science!

meemsnyc said...

oh Charlie, we are so happy to hear that you are feeling better!! Yippee!