Tag Archives: one to one training
“Not bad for an old boy”
It’s always encouraging to see how dogs we’ve worked with are progressing with their mobility many months later. I visited 12 year old Corkie and his Dad on New Year’s Eve 2017. At that time Corkie had recently been diagnosed … Continue reading
Massage and canine anxiety
Sometimes it not just about the physical issues. 6 year old Jack Russell/Chihuahua cross Pippa was referred to us by behaviourist Debbie Peters Schooling 4 Dogs. For the past few months, Pippa had been exhibiting anxiety and shaking. Debbie wanted … Continue reading
Pet Natural Health Day : Saturday 22nd September 2018
On Saturday 22nd September, The Pet Shed Brighton (100 Preston Drove, BN1 6EW) is hosting a Pet Natural Health Day with local specialists in various fields of animal health and well-being. On offer will be 6 x 15 minute free … Continue reading
Home Visits
Most of the dogs we see, we visit and treat at their own home. If the dog has a mobility issue or is uncomfortable, we don’t want to add to any distress by jiggling around on a car travelling. It … 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
Two IAAT CPD accredited & promoted workshops for 2018 “Supporting your dog to reach their full potential through every stage of their life”
Cathie Forbes (Southdowns Canine Massage) and Dr Les Ellam (AchyPaw Canine Physical Therapy) have combined their knowledge to design a series of workshops which have been accredited and promoted by the IAAT (International Association of Animal Therapists). We are 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
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
Autism in dogs – Helping with multi-modal therapy
Sometimes it is about using ALL our experience when helping a dog, particularly autistic dogs. We had a call from a carer who came along to our training session with Sussex Pet Rescue enquiring if massage therapy could help with … 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