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 loved and enjoyed. 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. I have recently upgraded my qualification from a level3 to a level4 and I regularly keep up to date with my continued professional development.
I sadly lost Cookie in 2025 at the amazing age of 16, he is greatly missed. I still have three dogs Finley ,Acorn and Conker (who joined the pack at the end of 2025). Finley is now retired from agility but is still enjoying his gun dog training. Acorn is my wild child super speedy and absolutely loves her agility and has already made her way through the grades. Conker is just a baby and I am excited to see where our journey goes.
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 loved and enjoyed. 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. I have recently upgraded my qualification from a level3 to a level4 and I regularly keep up to date with my continued professional development.
I sadly lost Cookie in 2025 at the amazing age of 16, he is greatly missed. I still have three dogs Finley ,Acorn and Conker (who joined the pack at the end of 2025). Finley is now retired from agility but is still enjoying his gun dog training. Acorn is my wild child super speedy and absolutely loves her agility and has already made her way through the grades. Conker is just a baby and I am excited to see where our journey goes.
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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