Four Paws Rehab, Devon based Hydrotherapy for Dogs
About Me
When I became the owner of a black cocker spaniel called Cookie. Little did I realise just how much this small dog would change my life.
After Cookie was diagnosed with hip problems the physiotherapist who was treating him suggested hydrotherapy. The benefits of ongoing hydrotherapy enabled us to continue training and competing at dog agility which is a sport we both love and enjoy. Without hydrotherapy I believe that we have had to retire Cookie sooner from competing.
About the same time as his diagnosis, after 15 years in the NHS working as an Occupational Therapist I was looking to do something a bit different with my career. Having seen the benefits in the NHS that rehabilitation brings, along with a good knowledge of normal movement, it felt right move from two to four legs and Four Paws Rehab was born.
I was fortunate enough to do my hydrotherapy training at Hawksmoor, one of the leading centres for hydrotherapy in the UK, with them I have completed my Diploma in Hydrotherapy for small animals. Since qualifying I have had the opportunity to work alongside an experienced therapist to further develop my knowledge and gain valuable experience.
I now have three dogs with Finley joining the pack in 2017 and Acorn in 2021. Finley is now grade 6 in agility but also still loves his gun dog training and we are looking to start working tests soon. Acorn is my wild child super speedy and absolutely loves her agility, so I may need to get in the treadmill myself to get fitter!
Cookie has retired from agility but is loving him retirement hobby of scent work.
I am passionate about canine fitness and early recognition /prevention of injuries in working dogs. I have an in-depth understanding of what is required of a working dog within the fields of gundog work and agility, although the principles crossover with other working disciplines.
After Cookie was diagnosed with hip problems the physiotherapist who was treating him suggested hydrotherapy. The benefits of ongoing hydrotherapy enabled us to continue training and competing at dog agility which is a sport we both love and enjoy. Without hydrotherapy I believe that we have had to retire Cookie sooner from competing.
About the same time as his diagnosis, after 15 years in the NHS working as an Occupational Therapist I was looking to do something a bit different with my career. Having seen the benefits in the NHS that rehabilitation brings, along with a good knowledge of normal movement, it felt right move from two to four legs and Four Paws Rehab was born.
I was fortunate enough to do my hydrotherapy training at Hawksmoor, one of the leading centres for hydrotherapy in the UK, with them I have completed my Diploma in Hydrotherapy for small animals. Since qualifying I have had the opportunity to work alongside an experienced therapist to further develop my knowledge and gain valuable experience.
I now have three dogs with Finley joining the pack in 2017 and Acorn in 2021. Finley is now grade 6 in agility but also still loves his gun dog training and we are looking to start working tests soon. Acorn is my wild child super speedy and absolutely loves her agility, so I may need to get in the treadmill myself to get fitter!
Cookie has retired from agility but is loving him retirement hobby of scent work.
I am passionate about canine fitness and early recognition /prevention of injuries in working dogs. I have an in-depth understanding of what is required of a working dog within the fields of gundog work and agility, although the principles crossover with other working disciplines.
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