Puddleducks

20/04/2025

Happy Easter everyone!

Hope you have a lovely day!

Love me, Ellie and Harry (both of whom came to Puddleducks bright and early today - Ellie for her hydro swim and Harry to watch from the top of the ramp 😂😂😂)

09/04/2025

What a happy boy!!

The beautiful Trigger visits Puddleducks to show his older brother some moral support (watch out for Tyson’s grand appearance later this week!), and also to have a good old fun swim in the pool!

Trigger loves being in the water, chasing his ball around, and is gaining strength with every visit!

Always a pleasure (if very wet) to have him in!

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06/04/2025

I’m seeing a lot of new friends recently living with a condition known as patella luxation, so I thought we’d spend this beautiful Sunday talking about that!

The condition is caused by the patella (or kneecap) moving in and out of the groove it sits in, making it more difficult for the leg to move normally, and therefore, harder for the dog to walk properly.

Signs can include a limp that comes and goes, bowlegged stance through the hind limbs, cracking or popping sounds when the knee is bent, reluctance to walk or weight bear through the legs or “bunny hopping” when moving.

The exact cause of this condition isn’t known, although it is largely due to a deformity of the joint.

Many breeds are predisposed to this condition, including chihuahua, pug, Yorkshire terrier, pekinese, shih tzu, Akita, flat coat retriever, Newfoundland and Great Dane.

The condition has varying grades, and treatment can be prescribed depending on the severity of the case - anti-inflammatory medications can be provided, surgery or conservative management, such as hydrotherapy!

As always, if you notice anything slightly out of the ordinary regarding your furry friend’s mobility, always go to see the vet - after that, you can always contact us for support in managing the condition!

02/04/2025

Welcoming April in with some regular walking buddies!

Gorgeous Madge and Hendricks have been with me for a few months now, with Poppy (the middle girl, living her best life!) joining the ranks more recently!

All of these babies have different walking needs, and we manage to cater for everyone!

Plenty of room for more walking buddies, with solo walks being provided instead of groups (if you have more than one dog in your house, and want them out together, that’s fine! I just don’t mix households!), so if you feel like your pooch would benefit from a new friend to walk with, please get in touch!

30/03/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mums out there!

I hope you all have a super special day xx

23/03/2025

Today I just want to share this message I received last week!

Little 12 year old Gracie, living her best life running around with her family!

“From not wanting to walking at all, to now running/walking for around 40 minutes!! We are so pleased with how well she has come on from swimming the past few months. Thank you xx”

I ADORE this little lady, her visits on sausage Sunday, and then throughout the months are always an absolute pleasure to do! I’m so glad everyone is seeing the benefits of swimming for her!!

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16/03/2025

Gorgeous Boyo and beautiful Moo have been visiting Puddleducks for A LONG TIME (I’m talking the weekend we opened for Moo, and about a month after opening for Boyo!)

Both of these babies came initially to learn to swim, as neither of them was a particular fan of this whole getting wet, not being able to feel the ground lark! Having mastered the basics, they progressed to regular swims, just to keep them nice and fit in a way that didn’t impact their joints too much - however, as is the nature of some breeds, both are now finding a ni**le through their joints.

Boyo is living with very mild hip dysplasia, and it’s suspected that Moo may have the beginnings of arthritis! Never fear, they’re still coming swimming to help combat the most common symptoms of their respective conditions.

It’s always massively helpful when a dog is comfortable in water before we reach a point that swimming is needed to help with either generalised fitness or joint care - which is where our swimming lessons can help enormously!

I’m so glad both of these babies had mastered swimming and become friends with me long before we needed to start working on joint care - it saves time and a lot of panic for all of us!

12/03/2025

Woohoo for Beth arriving to take you for your walk!

The very beautiful Madge has been a Puddleduck for a few months now, coming for half our strolls with me three times a week!

This gorgeous girl is one of the older ladies I see, although you’d never know it! Her walks are later in the day, just to make sure she’s all sorted and ready for bed!

It’s always a pleasure to see this lovely lady, and to take her out for a stroll around Staining!

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09/03/2025

Sausage Sunday returning on 16th March!

All morning slots now taken, with a few remaining in the afternoon!

£5 for 15 minute swims - all sausages welcomed!

04/03/2025

We’re THREE YEARS OLD TODAY!!!!

They do say time flies when you’re having fun, and I can completely attest to that!

A huge huge thank you to every single person who has chosen to be a part of this crazy, beautiful journey - for everyone who watches from the background (you know who you are), everyone who chooses to trust me with their furry friends - in whatever capacity - and everyone who recommends and reviews me to their family and friends! I would not be here without you all!

Meanwhile, have some cake for us tonight, and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!

🎂 🐶 🐾

02/03/2025

Some people are aware that I take my own boy, Joe over to KRRS for a weekly agility session!

It started with a plea for help since he can leap over huge fences without breaking a sweat… it’s become a weekly session that can’t be missed unless I want a miserable Labrador!

If you are looking for something different to challenge the old brain, why not give the sessions a go?

Looking for something new to do with your dog?
Why not try agility?

Book your session now by completing our online booking form at www.krrstraining.com/book-now

02/03/2025

Happy March everyone!!

Getting started on my Spring posts with a picture of my gorgeous girl, Ellie!

She’s been for a swim this morning to help her hips, and had a weigh-in 🙈🙈🙈🙈 suffice to say, she’s on a diet and fitness regime 😳😳😳

Have a great month everyone!

26/02/2025

Gorgeous Grace initially became a Puddleduck through the Sausage Sunday events - her mum and dad just wanted to see if she could swim at first, but soon saw the benefits of this little lady being in the warm pool!

Gracie is almost 13 years young, and seemed to be slowing down a bit, and stiffening up - following her 15 minute dip in November, her mum decided that she would try Gracie with a longer swim, to see if any changes in her general health and wellbeing could be made from spending more time in the warmth, stretching those little legs.

I’m delighted to say that everyone has seen a difference - Gracie isn’t as reluctant to walk further than a few steps (although we’re not sure if this is age related, or stubbornness related!), and, according to mum and dad, she’s trotting to the front door at times these days!

Gracie’s sessions are for fitness purposes, and we use treats and cuddles as her primary motivators - they’re always an absolute pleasure to do, both when she’s with me for the long session, and when she comes to Sausage Sunday!

Here’s hoping we keep her strong and supple for as long as possible!

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23/02/2025

Meet the gorgeous Rolo!

Rolo became a member of our Puddleducks family in January, following a diagnosis of elbow arthritis!

As people are aware, arthritis is a nasty little condition that affects the mobility through joints - it’s usually found in older boys and girls, but can affect younger ones too.

When he first came to visit me, Rolo had a very noticeable limp on his front legs- and he wasn’t at all sure about this whole swimming lark (at least not in a nice warm swimming pool anyway!). We worked quietly together for a couple of weeks before he realised that if he has an emotional support toy to swim with, he’s much happier and we can help those legs to feel a bit of relief!

Rolo is now 4 weeks into his first 6 week block of hydrotherapy swims, and is moving a little better on those legs - his owners say they notice an improvement in the way he walks, and are happy with the results - so much so there is talk of him continuing with his sessions after this block (I’m not sure if Rolo knows that yet!!)

Hydrotherapy is amazingly beneficial for dogs with arthritis - delivering pain relief, anti-inflammation, and a good, non-weight bearing workout to each dog that comes in! Added to that, we work to build the muscle mass and strength around the joint to keep our furry friends going for as long as possible!

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16/02/2025

A lovely week’s worth of walks with the gorgeous Hendricks done again this week!

Three times a week, we venture out together, exploring some very nice walks together, playing spot the squirrel (Hendricks usually wins) and just having a great time together!

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14/02/2025

New group class with my friends at KRRS!

12/02/2025

The gorgeous Suki, helping me to talk about how regular swimming can have perks that were never a part of the overall plan!!

Suki began weekly hydrotherapy swims with me last year, to help her live her best life, even with arthritis!

Suki’s swims work to help her maintain the motion through all of her limbs, along with helping to reduce inflammation through the affected joints, and minimise any pain or stiffness that comes with her condition!

All of that was a part of the grand plan for Suki, but one thing that wasn’t was a huge weight loss!

While Suki was never very overweight, it always helps to keep the weight of dogs living with joint conditions on the lower end of the scale - and over the course of her sessions (just over a year!!), Suki has shed 4.6kgs!! An amazing achievement for her, since weight loss wasn’t at all what we were aiming for!

Of course, swimming isn’t the only thing Suki does - her diet is nice and healthy, and she accompanies her owners on regular walks through the week!

This beautiful girl is one of the most chilled out swims I have in a week, and her visits are always an absolute pleasure!

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09/02/2025

The absolutely gorgeous Ruby has been coming to Sausage Sunday for the last two months, and has popped in to remind everyone that we’re at that time again!

Sausage Sunday 16th February! 15 minute flash swims for all of my sausage friends!

The morning is fully booked, but there are spaces from 12pm, so if you’d like to book in; please let me know!