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- Sydney, Australia
Great news Candy and GGGGJ 
A traumatic morning.
- Thread starter Candy
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Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
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- West Yorkshire, UK
She's looking distinctly plumper in that last photo though! Must be all the Sardeens!
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- Malvern Worcestershire
I must admit I was concerned about GGJ, so pleased she is at last more herself. The exterior wound looks find but I imagine she is still bruised internally to some extent. Great that at last she is feeling so much better xx
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- The Hague, The Netherlands
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
We went for our short on lead walk thismorning and Joy was not impressed. I have been letting her choose which way we go and today she went straight to the start of the climb up to Norland Moor. When I tried to persuade her to head for home she laid down on her front, nose pointing in the direction of the moor. It took a lot of coaxing and liver paste to get her home and on the way I promised her that I would ring the vet and ask if she could be seen sooner than her planned appointment on Monday, to assess whether she was well enough to resume normal walking.
So now we have an appointment at 2.10 thisafternoon and she is tearing around the house squeaking her duck!
So now we have an appointment at 2.10 thisafternoon and she is tearing around the house squeaking her duck!
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- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Bless Joy. Hope you get clearance for a moor walk. xx 
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- Isle of Man
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
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- West Yorkshire, UK
As long as she's OK then so am I.
Naya
Moderator
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- Bristol, UK
Hope your vet signs off for off lead walks as sounds like Joy is ready 
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
The vet was very pleased with how she's doing and has said that we can now walk as far as we like but he wants her to remain on lead for another week then see her again. The reason for this is that although externally it all looks good, the internal damage went deeper than he had at first thought and he wants to give this a bit longer to heal properly, so no running and playing just yet. He has said that he expects to be able to sign her off next Friday though, so that sounds good. We met a lot of people who had heard about the attack and everyone wanted to ask if we were OK and to make a fuss of Joy, so all in all we were out for a good hour and she has gone straight to bed after eating her tea, so it does look as if we're going to have to build up gradually to longer walks again, but we'll get there eventually, which is the most important thing.
Naya
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- Bristol, UK
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- Cornwall , UK
Such good news Candy , the waiting is understandable but I would imagine also frustrating, for both of you , not long now xx
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
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- West Yorkshire, UK
We've just seen the puppy nextdoor, who now seems to be called Loki rather than Loco. He's much more confident and extremely lively and poor Joy was a bit frightened of him. It's the first close up contact she's had with another dog since the attack and it looks like I'm going to have to do some confidence building work with her around this. I think it will do her good to meet up with Fiona and one or two of the gentle little dogs that she walks to start with.
Atemas
UK Tour Guide
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- North Cambridgeshire
much better
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
I thought so too!
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- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Approaching gently is the way, being around kind dogs helps, letting her go at her own pace too. When Hattie was attacked I arranged lots of dog walks with my friends with gorgeous kind dogs. I know that's not possible now but a phone call to friends to be in a field when you are is okay. All of this helped Hattie enormously and in the end she could walk past the dog that attacked her but I gave her a wide berth from him. Lots of treats of course were involved! You've got this Candy. xxx
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
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- West Yorkshire, UK
Thanks, it's helpful to know that I'm heading in the right direction. Joy has known Fiona's little lot since March and has grown in confidence since knowing them as they are all very gentle. Fiona also has a good understanding of dog behaviour, so this seems like the obvious way to start. I shall try some more close to home walks over the weekend and if she copes with those energy-wise I'll contact Fiona and suggest a meet up on Monday.
- Location
- Argyll & Bute, Scotland
Sounds like a good plan. Hattie was attacked by the same Flat Coat twice then it attacked Charlie. I reported the owner to the Dog Warden. Even so Hattie recovered 100% so I'm sure Joy will too as they are both very gentle souls. xx
Candy
Biscuit Tin Guardian
- Location
- West Yorkshire, UK
I'm also thinking that she only appeared scared of young Loki when he bounced up at her and it's her first day with no painkillers, so it could be that she's feeling a bit sore. I'll keep an eye on her and maybe contact the vet about a repeat prescription.