the main thing is dont be tempted to rush it, or think hes ok earlier than vet suggests......I know someone whos leonberger snapped a cruciate, then 2 weeks later they felt sorry for it and let it out in the garden for a run result was another operation and another £600, and another 6 weeks cage rest all because of owners stupidity. Vet was furious!!! The 1st few days after the op hell be a bit dozy antyway, and hell soon get used to the cage rest....put cage in quiet place where he can see stuff going on but not where the pup will run around and tease him. You cant rush this job, and once