Fidohydrofitness

07/04/2023

20/01/2023

Or another dog…I know this only too well 😂😂😂

22/12/2022

Yup….

31/10/2022

Haha, touché!

16/08/2022

Now that is one relaxed pupster enjoying a massage this morning

19/05/2022

Sooo nice to see Colin back “in the tank”

So happy today. After 6 months of my foot being too poorly, I was allowed to go back in the tank at Fidohydrofitness. I love this so much, although I will miss the alternative massages! I started slow and steady but HuMum and auntie Bev very happy with how I did. I have put on a bit of podge with reduced exercise and muscle loss, so we are now working hard on that

10/05/2022

Its German Shepherd Day so it has to be done..,

16/01/2022

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas to everyone stay safe and enjoy. Santapaws is on his way…

Be careful of sneaky paws tonight! 🎅🏽

21/12/2021

Cookie was looking very festive when she came to see me today

17/12/2021

The new sign is up…

16/12/2021

16/12/2021

It was an absolute pleasure to give this lovely boy a much needed massage today. He has had a very busy year doing a coast to coast walk, and then had a few health issues.
You can see how relaxed he was… his humum even had to coax him off my lap with treats 😂😂
Love you Colin 💙💙

30/09/2021

16/09/2021

Stood in the tank waiting for the treadmill to start moving. Apparently I'm not very patient. This was the last session before the big adventure. This time next week we will be walking! At hydro, Auntie Bev made sure I am in tip top condition and set a good workout today to ensure I'm ready.
If you would like to support me & huMum on our trek please share to your stories. Sponsors are gratefully received and you can sent these to us at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/laura-and-colin (link in bio to click)

14/06/2021

Great information on the growth plates of a puppy...

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 are found in young dog's bones. They are a place where bone cells grow, mature and calcify. Their main job is growing the length and width of the bone. Closed growth plate (solidifies into bone) means that the bone is done growing. It is the weakest part of the growing bone and can be damaged (fractures, stress injuries), resulting in possible growth deformities.

𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, so doing too much of the same thing is not good with them. It's better to strive for less repetitions/time and more diversity in exercise or training. This does not refer to not exercise pups at all, they need and benefit from various activities and exercises, but there are certainly some things we as dog owners can put some limits to in order to avoid putting excessive stress on their growing structures.

𝐃𝐎𝐍'𝐓𝐬
❌ Long walks or hikes, where your pup is not able to take some rest or go at his own pace
❌ Repetitive starts and stops like running after and stopping for a ball
❌ Jumping off objects (such as from the sofa, or down the higher objects in the environment), repetitive running up and down the steep hills
❌ Repetitive tight turns around the objects, sudden stops (landing after jumps, or to pick up a toy), fast changes of direction

𝐃𝐎𝐬
✅ Instead of doing a 5km walk do two half an hour walks where your goal is not the distance but rather the different experiences your puppy can get exploring different terrains, sniffing, playing, etc.
✅ Find flat or slightly varied terrain to prevent running up/ down the hill, jumping off things
✅ Playing gentle tug, food games; nose work games such as searching for a toy or a treat in the grass
✅ Working on puppy manners and useful behaviours you will need when the puppy grows up (recall, leash walking, settling...)

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: healthy puppies aren't made of glass, and shouldn't be kept on exercise restriction, but we should use a common sense when it comes to encouraged activities - for example instead of exploiting their natural instincts of chasing, by having them chase a toy until they drop down dead tired, spend rather some quality time with your pups with a variety of different lower-impact activities where you let your pup dictate his pace. This will help your dog grow in a confident, capable and fit young adult. ;)

07/08/2020

DO NOT over excercise your furbaby in the heat

More than two-thirds of all heatstroke events are triggered by exercise with breeds such as the chow chow, French bulldog and cavalier King Charles spaniel most at risk.

20/07/2020

Contact me if you think your dogs needs help

With most of us spending more time at home over the last few months, you may have become more aware of how your dog moves. Perhaps they're looking stiffer than you remember them being. Or they can't quite keep up with all the walks you want to take them on. Maybe they're struggling with the stairs at bedtime.

If you've been considering hydrotherapy treatment, you need to be certain you can entrust your dog's care to a therapist who is able to provide safe and effective care. Click the link below to find your closest member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association.
http://www.canine-hydrotherapy.org/find-a-cha-centre/

23/03/2020

In line with Government announcements Fidohydrofitness will close with immediate effect for as long as it takes. If you wish to contact me for advice please do so via messenger or email and I will help all I can. Please stay safe everyone

20/12/2019

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29/11/2019

Approx size 25mm with butterfly clasp and supplied on backing card with cellophane wrap 💜. Our 2018 campaign raised over £14,000 and we hope that, with your help, our 2019 campaign will raise even more for our chosen causes, details of which will be announced on our website 💜.

16/09/2019

⁉️ Why should I pay for hydrotherapy when my dog can just swim in the river? ⁉️

We hear this question a LOT. You wouldn't operate on your dog just because you've watched some videos on the internet and it looks easy. So why approach complementary therapies in that manner?

When you pay for hydrotherapy treatment with a CHA member, you're not just paying for your dog to swim around. You're paying for the therapist's experience, understanding, compassion, knowledge, and their ability to improve your dog's quality of life. You're paying for your dog to be kept safe.

The post below may seem a little tongue in cheek, but really, it's not that far off the mark!

14/09/2019

More locations in town to buy your poppies... so there is no excuse not to have one 😊

05/09/2019

Fidohydrofitness are supporting Murphy’s Army Purple Poppy Campaign and have purple poppies for sale. We have individually hand made poppies for humans and animals, and pins badges.
Last year they sold out really quick so get your asap.
The legal bit is I have to say Murphy’s Army Purple Poppy campaign is not connected to or affiliated with the royal british legion or its poppy appeal

24/08/2019

14/08/2019

Hydrotherapy first and foremost should have your dog's wellbeing as the main priority. This can only be achieved when treatment is carried out by competent therapists who are trained in their field. Hydrotherapy is a highly skilled vocation, and when it is attempted by people who don't possess these skills, your dog's welfare is thrown into jeopardy.

Hydrotherapists are only accepted to become members of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association when they have evidenced that they work within our Quality Standards and Code of Conduct, and have the qualifications and skills to perform hydrotherapy in a safe and effective manner.

To find a CHA centre near you, visit http://www.canine-hydrotherapy.org/find-a-centre.html

21/07/2019

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Go on be honest?! 🐱🦁 we would love to see photos!