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momof2nmp · 10-14-2005, 04:38 PM

I take my puppy to an off-leash dog park every morning to make sure she gets exercised and socialized with other dogs. When she is there, she plays hard with the other dogs. Everyone gets along great and the same group of people meet there at the same time everyday so I know who I feel quite comfortable with everyone and their dogs.

I noticed the other day that my pup (8.5 months) had trouble walking after getting up from sleeping in a tight corner. After about her third step she was fine. This has happened about four times (that I've noticed) over the last few days. She can do stairs just fine and runs beautifully. Can dogs get stiff after sleeping in a cramped corner or is this perhaps an injury that could have happened at the park. I'm also worried about HD since this is so prevalent in their breed. I got my dog from a very reputable breeder and she is not over weight. I met her parents and their hips were in great condition. Any advice?

10-14-2005, 04:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
momof2nmp Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 32 Rep Power: 0	Lab puppy hip concern I take my puppy to an off-leash dog park every morning to make sure she gets exercised and socialized with other dogs. When she is there, she plays hard with the other dogs. Everyone gets along great and the same group of people meet there at the same time everyday so I know who I feel quite comfortable with everyone and their dogs. I noticed the other day that my pup (8.5 months) had trouble walking after getting up from sleeping in a tight corner. After about her third step she was fine. This has happened about four times (that I've noticed) over the last few days. She can do stairs just fine and runs beautifully. Can dogs get stiff after sleeping in a cramped corner or is this perhaps an injury that could have happened at the park. I'm also worried about HD since this is so prevalent in their breed. I got my dog from a very reputable breeder and she is not over weight. I met her parents and their hips were in great condition. Any advice?