We have been seeing Olive for fitness over the last couple of months, we noticed she wasn’t using her hind limbs fully in the pool. So we decided to put her into the underwater treadmill.
As Olive is unsure of new places we wanted her to get used to the treadmill before adding water 💦
So we worked with her owner to do some desensitisation. This means we opened up both doors to the treadmill letting Olive walk in and out on her own accord.
Her owner also put some treats on the belt and around the room letting Olive find them. This worked very well for Olive as she does a lot of scent training at home so allows her to use her skills whilst getting used to the treadmill and the surroundings.
Desensitisation is so important to every dog whether they are a puppy or an adult, as it reduces any negative reactions that the dog might associate with the environment they are exposed to. To desensitise any dog to any environment should be done in a controlled away with positive reinforcement as toys or treats.
We always encourage clients to bring their other dogs into the centre as if they need any hydrotherapy they are then used to us and the surroundings 🐾
#dachshund #fitnessswim #desensitisation #caninehydrotherapy #caninefitness #underwatertreadmillfordogs #dogfishhydrotherapy
We’ve had the pleasure of meeting Ace 🐾
Ace wasn’t so sure on the treadmill on his first session. So his owner brought some cheese on his second session and did an amazing! 🐾☺️
We can’t wait to see his progress! 💙
#underwatertreadmillfordogs #caninehydrotherapy #gaitanalysis #caninehydrotherapyassociation #primulacheese #watertherapy
We would like to wish all our clients and patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year🎅🏼 🥳
Just want to say thank you to all our amazing clients for the continuous support over the past year 🥰
We look forward to continue to treat all the lovely patients in the new year and meeting new patients as well 🥰🐾
#christmas2024 #caninehydrotherapy #caninetherapy #enjoyyourself #caninearthritismanagement
⭐️ Meet Molly ⭐️
Molly is a 15year old Border Collie and is attending hydrotherapy to help manage arthritis in her hips. Molly started her hydrotherapy journey in July and is coming once a week 🐾
As we can see in the video Molly’s range of motion is much greater in the water than on land. This is due to the buoyancy in the water taking all her weight off her joints which then enables her to fully extend each limb.
Keep up the good work Molly 🐾😁
#caninearthritismanagement #bordercollie #caninerehabilitation #caninehydrotherapy #watertherapy #watertherapyfordogs
During these hot days mental stimulation is just as important as going for a walk and keeps your dog active without going out in the heat ☀️
Here is a simple enrichment idea you can do with your dog 🐾
1️⃣ Get a towel or blanket, spread it out and spread their kibble or some treats on it
2️⃣ Roll it up (can also put a knot in it, to make it more challenging)
3️⃣ Give to your dog and allow them to work it out and watch them enjoy
You can also do this enrichment if your dog is older and not able to walk as far, recovering from surgery or is a puppy 🐾☺️
#canineenrichment #snufflemats #SunnyDays #caninehydrotherapy #canine #therapy #CanineTherapy
⭐️⭐️ Lucky ⭐️⭐️
Lucky started coming to see us at Dogfish on 25th July 2022, he is two years old and is an amputee. Lucky first started out in the pool but he just wasn’t settling so he is now in the underwater treadmill 💦
Lucky wasn’t sure about the treadmill to begin with, he struggled to understand what he needed to do. So Katherine put his fore limbs on the plate and supported him by holding his stump. A couple of sessions ago Katherine tried without the plate and he understood what he needed to do and is now taking it in his stride!! 😁
This is such a big achievement for Lucky!! Keep the amazing work you are smashing it!! 🐾🤩
#underwatertreadmill #amputee #watertherapy #caninehydrotherapy
For all the Oliver fans 😉 finally it was a little drier so he could come out with us a little further than the garden.
And we are back, good to see everyone yesterday. Red here remembered what to do. Happy New year everyone.
Well that's our CHA membership for another year. It's so important to have this to show we follow a code of conduct and quality standards that are enforced by an independent association. (Please share)
Just had to share this message from Shannon last week. Also look at that amazing sit and stand, go Lucky:
Katherine we have had a break through! First time he’s ever attempted to even go near water he’s been running up and down in and out the stream for 20 minuites😂😂
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