Category Archives: Testimonial

Benefits of maintenance therapy for senior dogs

Seeing the results of our maintenance physical therapy is heart-warming. Seeing it with the senior boys and girls is even more. When Chris was asked to take over the treatment of glamorous silver faced Pudding in July, she had a … Continue reading

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What do the dogs do when we leave?

Rather than asking the carers to bring their dogs to us, we typically do home visits. There are a number of reasons for this including the dog feeling more relaxed and comfortable in their own home and for us to … Continue reading

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Extra benefits of canine physical therapy

All canine physical therapists have their list of massage benefits. Benefits such as improving mobility and gait, stimulation of the healing process, assisting pain relief and discomfort from stiffness, helping restore muscle tone and so much more. These are the … Continue reading

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This is why we do what we do…..

“Dear Les and Chris, our parents were impressed with how quiet we were when you came in to our house. Normally we have to warn them of strangers but we knew that we didn’t need to worry about you both. … Continue reading

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The strength of dogs is awesome

Rufus is a 5 year Miniature Dachshund who I started to visit in 2016. He had a back issue presenting with recurring limping of front leg. This all stemmed from an injury when he was 1 with someone treading on … Continue reading

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Dogs never forget….

Many years ago, we designed and delivered a workshop for 5 Guide dogs and their owners. I saw Zara a couple of times afterwards. When I was a doing a local show I spotted Zara and her Mum some way … Continue reading

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Pole dancing to aid canine mobility – as demonstrated by Smiley Riley

Sometimes, the ‘Memories’ thingummy in Facebook raises a smile. Apparently it was a year ago today that Smiley Riley’s Mum, Alison, went home with our ‘walking over poles’ exercises to help Riley raise his feet. Like the carpet post – … Continue reading

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Carpets to help your dog – go bright, walk safe

“Apologies for all the mats and rugs Les” said Oscar’s Mum when I visited. Apologies? Oh no…….she deserved an AchyPaw Good Mum medal. She said that the wood flooring in her house didn’t help with Oscar’s mobility. She found he … Continue reading

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Age shouldn’t be a barrier in adding physical therapy to a treatment regime in dogs

It’s never too late to start a new mix in a therapy regime to help with mobility in your dog. The oh-so handsome little Blue is between 16 to 17 years old, partially blind and hard of hearing. His vet … Continue reading

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Empowering the canine carer

We are sooooo proud of the dog Mums and Dads we work with. We always explain everything we do – the why and the how. They are the prime carer after all – they’re with the dog every dog. Each … Continue reading

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