Category Archives: warm up and cool down
Getting it right from the start
Bailey is a 2 year old Sproodle who decided to have a couple of random stop and sit downs during walks. When his vet examined him, it was noticed he seemed to have a stiff neck and upper back and … Continue reading
“Getting it right from the start”
Following on from the Senior Dog Massage & Health Day, Cathie & I are delivering the second in our series of practical canine workshops at the end of this month. This one focusses on the younger dog and how to … Continue reading
Seniors Sunday at St Leonards
Last New Years Eve, I was invited over to St. Leonards to help 13 year old Corkie and his Dad deal with Corkie’s newly diagnosed arthritis. Between us, we went through a special massage and exercise routine to help his … Continue reading
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
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
Every dog is individual so their treatment plans should be individual too
“How often will you need to visit my dog?” is a question we often receive in an initial enquiry. The answer is – we simply don’t know until we’ve met you and your dog. Each dog is different. Each has … Continue reading
Brighton Retired Greyhound Trust Dog Show 2018
On the hottest early bank Holiday Monday in decades, we attended the BRGT dog show.. We met loads of handsome and beautiful hounds of all breeds. Many came and took shelter in the AchyPaw gazebo and took advantage of our … Continue reading
“Empowerment is the necessity”
Handsome 14 year old silver faced Oscar became very wobbly recently. His Mum asked Sonny and Jasper’s Mum Ella from Bourne to Walk (who also came up with that wonderful quote) if she knew of any help and she suggested … Continue reading
Going the extra mile to help canine arthritis – meet the Corkie Stair Lift
I love the fact that we dog carers go to extra lengths to make our dogs comfy. The award of the year for 2017 has to go to Corkie’s Dad. He has built him a Corkie Stair Lift. Corkie is … Continue reading
Warm up your dog to The Locomotion
Well…..there’s a first When we got to the Park this morning at 7:00, the temperature was below zero and it was very frosty. So, after getting the dogs out of the back of the car, we did our Locomotion routine … Continue reading
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