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Expert: Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT - 7/6/2009


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A friend wants to give me a dog that is a Husky/German Shepard cross.  At 4 months old the dog broke the "elbow" on his front right leg.  The injury was repaired with screws.  He is now 10 months old and does limp after excercise.  How will this injury effect him down the road?

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Hi, Kevin,

Forgive me, but I would no possible way of knowing the answer to this.  First of all, I have no medical background, as I indicate in my profile.  Secondly, this is like trying to see the future.  All I can say is that the leg will most likely never be any better than it is right now.  Or, if it does, when he becomes a "senior" he may develop arthritis in that joint.

Sorry I can't be more help than that.

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I have NO MEDICAL background. If your question pertains to a physical concern about your dog -- that is, you think your dog may be sick, whelping problems, trouble breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive urination, excessive drinking, heavy drooling, unexplained physical symptoms of ANY kind, etc -- YOU NEED TO GET OFF THE COMPUTER AND CALL YOUR VET IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT WASTE TIME WAITING FOR AN EMAIL RESPONSE!!! Your dog could be having a medical crisis!
I answer questions pertaining to training of all kinds, behavior, grooming,etc. I am qualified to address questions regarding basic training issues; crate training, housebreaking, behavior management tools, basic obedience skills. You may be interested in visiting: http://bad-dog-good-dog.blogspot.com/ www.housecalls-dogtraining.com

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Past instructor for Puppy and Behavior classes for the Humane Society of Missouri. Have been a trainer for over 10 years, both in private in-home sessions and in classroom situations. Have participated in obedience with one of my goldens, titling her with a Companion Dog title. Both of my dogs earned their CGC title and were certified as therapy dogs through two separate organizations. Currently involved in local golden retriever rescue. Am currently serving as an "expert" in the Golden Retriever, Dog Training, and Canine Behavior categories.

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Dirk's Fund Golden Retriever Rescue, www.dirksfund.com

Education/Credentials
Going on over ten years of private and public training; instructed with Humane Society of Missouri and South County Obedience.

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