3 weeks old!

It was a big day for the puppies today. Not only did the puppies turn 3 weeks old today, but they also went on their first car ride for a visit to the doggy chiropractor.

The car ride was great– as you can see, they rode together in a wire crate with Mama Sport in the crate right next to them. There was a tiny bit of whining at the start of the drive, but they settled in very quickly and after that there was no fussing, and no one got car-sick.

All the puppies got a “well-puppy” chiropractic check, by our favorite animal chiropractor, Dr. Deb Sell, DC (Next Level Animal Chiropractic). This picture is of Dr. Deb with Ms. Green (aka “Six”).

Dogs can get out of adjustment for any number of reasons, just like people. Since we ask our dogs to compete in performance events with lots of jumping, weaving, running over uneven ground, etc… we like to make sure they are in prime condition in order to avoid injury.  Our dogs have been going to Dr. Deb for years!

The birthing process itself can cause dogs (and babies) to go out of adjustment because of all the various contortions they go through, so we wanted to make sure the pups were checked out so they could start their life “well-adjusted” physically as well.