It's kind of a "wacky" walk sometimes, especially when she's tired, but she's doing it! If she walks slowly or at a regular pace, there is obvious steps with both legs. However, if she gets excited and moves quickly, well, she just drags the back legs along. And for the first time this week, her tail was up and over her back, in true chihuahua fashion! I wish I had kept her legs from getting stiff during her crate rest, however the vet told me not to do anything. Even her therapist wishes I had talked to her, she would have given me some exercises to keep Haley from getting so stiff. I feel guilty, but this was all so new and devastating to me at the time. She lost so much muscle tone, and we are working with her to build it back up. My friend says she looks like "popeye" chihuahua, big, strong chest and front legs, but weak and thin in the back. Haley is still on some anti-inflammatory meds, just to keep her from getting sore after her therapy. Bladder and bowel control....well, she holds her urine the entire time I'm at work while she is crated. (about 8 hours) However, if she gets excited while she's out of her crate and it's been a few hours since she's been out....little accidents. I still have her "poop on demand"....she can't hold a bowel movement for long anymore, and get's so upset if she goes in her crate. Even though it's a small little dropping, she just doesn't like it!
I check in here every day, to see how all of you are doing, and to see if I can post any encouragement for new posters and their pups. You all were so encouraging and supportive, I cannot tell you enough how much I appreciate all of you. Thank you, thank you, all of you!
I am especially, especially impressed about the sickle tail being up over the back. That is something my little dog never got back though it improved somewhat. My dog is the same way about any soiling in her crate. She just hates it, I think they are fastidious. If you get a chance to ask, it would be very interesting to hear what exercises the therapist would have given you for your dog's situation during crate rest. It would also be interesting to see what your vet would say now about those particular recommendations, seeing how it went without them. I am so glad Haley is doing well! 
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