Breeze had two exciting vet appointments today. Her first was for a booster shot at our regular vet clinic. At her first well-puppy check two weeks ago, Breeze was pretty tired and very relaxed. Today she was wide awake. Visiting. Investigating. Wondering why Dr. Cumming was making funny noises and kissing her nose. Having a mild tantrum getting her shot and then brushing it off.
We came back to the training center where Breeze had her first visit with our chiropractic vet (Dr. Patti Schaefer). Dr. Patti sees clients at our facility every other Tuesday and works on my adult dogs on a regular basis to keep them in tip-top condition. (I give Dr. Patti a lot of the credit for helping Walker achieve his American & Canadian breed championships at such a young age.)
Immediately after her puppy adjustment Breeze was moving better (as in gaiting for the breed ring). Breeze, like many puppies, wants to jump up and stand on her hind legs. She's also a crazy girl in the back yard. As a result, little things get out of whack (toes, hocks, backs, necks, etc.). Regular chiropractic appointments will be part of Breeze's life as she prepares to be a performance dog and show dog. I'm also teaching her to trot nicely on a leash, to build her trotting muscles as she grows up.
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