Sadie working to get her 'swagger' back

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been a "ruff" year so far for Sadie, Goettl Air Conditioning's mascot and Chief Employee Screener. She's been on "medical leave" after tearing her ACL, undergoing surgery and doing daily physical therapy to get back on her paws. It's a very common, yet largely preventable pet injury for most dogs.

Sadie is an 11-year-old Wheaton Terrier who has become famous for not only being the adored pooch and company champion of Goettl Air Conditioning owner, Ken Goodrich, but also for her signature 'Wheaton Greetin.' Sadie also ensures all Goettl Air Conditioning job applicants get "Sadie Certified" before officially joining the pack. If employees aren't up to snuff and don't get the "Sadie seal of approval" they don't get the job.

"She's a tough cookie," said Goodrich, adding that Sadie naturally took to her role to sniff out employee talent after a bad meeting at his home with a landscaper who later stole from the Goodrich family. "Sadie knew this guy was bad news and I should have paid attention to her instincts," recalls Goodrich, who later began having Sadie meet prospective employees and see if they were made of the right stuff.

Sadie was happy as a pup over the holidays and attended the company's holiday party in good spirits. Shortly after Ken noticed her limping and discovered the playful and affable Sadie injured her leg resulting in a torn ACL. After surgery and some doggy down time, Sadie now is in getting her bark back with daily physical therapy. "She'll be up and running in no time," said Goodrich, adding there's a backlog of potential employee talent who have patiently – and nervously – been waiting for Sadie to return to see if they will be "Sadie Certified."

Prevention tips
Veterinarians report that K9 and ACL injuries are one of the most commonly seen orthopedic issues in dogs. Most vets believe ACL injuries have to do with activity, breed, age and excess weight. Jumping off a couch, landing badly or stepping in a hole while playing ball are common reasons for the injury.

In addition, certain breeds such as Labradors, Golden Retrievers, Rottweiler's and Newfoundland's are particularly susceptible to ACL injuries. Dogs who exercise strenuously periodically and overweight pups are prone to the injury as well.

Treatment includes surgery and vigorous physical therapy. To prevent ACL injuries, veterinarians suggest regular exercise – swimming is particularly recommended, which helps build muscle around the joints in the leg – and avoiding excessive jumping and sudden twists and turns are the best precautions pet owners can take.

Besides the physical toll on man and beast alike, it can be costly as well. Surgery and ongoing physical therapy for ACL injuries typically run in the thousands of dollars. Still, a few preventative measures can keep you dog injury free.

And take it from Sadie – it's not fun being on medical leave.

About Goettl Air Conditioning
Goettl Air Conditioning, an iconic pioneer of cooled air technology established in 1939, offers the highest quality HVAC equipment and a full range of maintenance, repair and replacement services. Goettl Air Conditioning currently has operations in the Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas and Southern California regions. Goettl Air Conditioning technicians are background-checked, drug-tested and receive continuous technical training to make them the best in the industry. Named to the 2018 Inc. 5000 listing of Fastest-Growing Private Companies, Goettl Air Conditioning does things the right way, not the easy way.

SOURCE Goettl Air Conditioning

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