New Harness - LOVE!

This is Kingsley's new custom harness from Stinky Dog Gear - and boy are we in love!  The front buckle is the same as the Easy Walk Harness by Premier, but the back offers a great quick handle and ring so that my attendant can help safety wise while I get in and out of the van.  They offer tons of colors and even one lined w/ fleece!  We just LOVE this harness!

Kingsley's Eye Test!

Thanks to the National Service Dog Eye Exam program, all of our service dogs in training and working service dogs get to have free annual eye exams!

Kingsley's eyes are perfect and he was an absolute champ for the dilation and exam!

After the tests we went out for icecream! :) I didn't get any photos at the clinic but a friend got this of us later :)

Orthopedic Veterinary Appointment

Kingsley was seen by Canine Sports/Working Orthopedic Veterinarian (say that 10 times fast!) Dr. Lotsikas today.  The doctor told us he likes to hear the history, do his physical and any x-rays before he looks at the primary vets report, so that he doesn't go into it with a preconceived idea about what happened.  He spent about 20 minutes listening to Kingsley's history, from the day he broke his toe, until today all the while petting and bonding with him.

He then did a full physical exam.  At that point, Dr. Lotsikas noted that Kingsley was not baring any weight on his injured leg.  You can literally move it back and his entire body posture doesn't change.  On the contrary, when you lift his other back leg he must shift his weight drastically.  In addition, he found a tender spot in his back over his spine.

The entire appointment was around 2 hours and we are waiting for his formal report which will have a thorough explanation of their findings and recommendations.

We loved CARES and recommend them for any specialty needs!

Long Training Day

Kingsley has been taking a lot of time off until we get his leg/toe issue worked out.  He did accompany me to PAD's 2nd Annual Spring Fling!  We were there 11am - 5pm and he did amazing!  Here he is with me, and my mom with her SDIT!

Kingsley's Birthday

Kingsley went to the vet on his birthday for his toe issues, but we had fun with gifts and pictures :) Kingsley got three new nylabones, a new collar and special treats!!

He will be going to see an orthopedic specialist since he's limping on and off.  I'll post updates as we get them!

Happy First Birthday, Sweet Boy.

Words cannot describe the love I have for Kingsley.  I made this slideshow for his first year birthday.

Lap and Snuggle

Kingsley is quite the snuggler, but only when it comes to me.  He's very in tune with me, never stands on my feet, and always remembers to come close enough for my limited range of motion.