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High jump

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clam · 27/12/2012 15:39

Out walking in the park yesterday and dog went totally hyper splashing in the flooded river. We then took him into a walled garden area and he took a running jump at a wall and vaulted it, without realising there was an 8-foot drop the other side of it! He landed in an empty flowerbed, shook himself off and carried on running. I cannot believe he hasn't done himself some damage but seems perfectly fine, not limping or anything.
Is there anything I should be doing? Could he have done some unseen damage to ligaments/joints?
He's a 20 month-old cockapoo, about the size of a springer spaniel, just to put that 8 feet into perspective.

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ijustwant8hours · 27/12/2012 16:27

That must have given you a fright! Someone who know more will probably be along soon so I will just give you a drinkWine. Sounds like it probably shook you up more than him though...

clam · 27/12/2012 16:30

Thank you! Xmas Smile

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PurpleFrog · 27/12/2012 20:31

If the ground wasn't frozen, an empty flowerbed was probably the best thing he could have landed in! I'm sure he will be fine...

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