Why should your pooch come to Hydrohounds..?
Water Confidence, Buoyancy & Swimming Lessons
Build water confidence in all dogs of all ages. Over a series of sessions we will introduce your dog to swimming and normalise water as something safe and fun! We tap in to your dog’s individual motivations and build up their independence into making them confident swimmers whilst also working on their buoyancy.
Recovery & Rehabilitation
Whether a dog has undergone surgery or suffered an injury, we provide a low-impact environment that promotes muscle strengthening and joint flexibility. The buoyancy of water reduces the impact on joints, allowing dogs to exercise without placing excessive strain on their bodies.
Weight Management & Fitness
Obesity is a growing concern among dogs. Water resistance makes every movement more challenging, encourages the heart to work more efficiently, strengthening its muscles and enhancing blood flow. Therefore engaging muscles burning calories. This all helps your dog to maintain a healthy weight while also reducing the risk of obesity-related illnesses.
Arthritis Treatment
Hydrotherapy allows exercise to be conducted in a minimal weight bearing environment. This allows aerobic ability, muscle strength and range of motion to be improved/maintained while reducing the impact on painful joints.
Stress reduction & behavioural benefits
As with humans, water has a calming effect on many canines, making hydrotherapy an effective stress-relief tool. This is because the soothing properties of water create a positive and enjoyable experience for dogs, which can be especially beneficial for those with anxiety or behavioural issues.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy for dogs can be extremely beneficial to keeping your dog functional, comfortable, maintain fitness as well serve as a form of treatment for chronic conditions or post injury. Regular treatments can improve performance and minimise the risk of further injury. We offer an exercise prescription specifically based around your dog’s needs which can be applied in our hydrotherapy and at home.
Longevity & quality of life
The benefits extend beyond immediate improvements, contributing to increased longevity. Dogs that undergo regular hydrotherapy not only usually recover from injuries faster but also experience improved health and vitality – allowing them to lead fulfilling lives well into their senior years.
Helping dogs swim their way to good health (woof)
Hydrohounds provides hydrotherapy & physiotherapy treatment for canine fitness, rehabilitation, weight management and therapeutic conditioning – all whilst making sure your dog is having fun! The use of water to treat animals & build fitness is a well-recognised practice and our specialist Hydrotherapist can cater for a range of needs.
Physiotherapy can be used as a stand-alone treatment or incorporated as a complimentary treatment to hydrotherapy. Together, we will create a bespoke rehabilitation plan to ensure the best outcomes in your dog’s recovery, fun and fitness journey.
Why Hydrotherapy?
All dogs are likely to need hydrotherapy within their lifetime, young or old! Hydrotherapy can have significant benefits by aiding your dog’s healing if they are recovering from injury or surgery. It’s also an excellent natural method of helping improve many conditions, including arthritis, spinal injuries, and obesity.
Benefits include:
Non weight bearing exercise for joint health and mobility
Increased exercise tolerance, stamina, and muscle stimulation
Pain relief, improved function, and reduced inflammation
Slows degenerative diseases and enhances quality of life
Therapeutic and safe environment.
Intensive, low-impact exercise for faster recovery
Provides mental stimulation and FUN for dogs of all ages!
Why Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy has been shown to improve health outcomes in both animals and in people. Problems involving the musculoskeletal, nervous systems and balance can be helped by physiotherapy. It can also aid in recovery from injury or surgery and with pain management.
It’s widely recognised that treatment outcomes are better for pets who have received physiotherapy after orthopaedic surgery. It can improve recovery times from accidents, surgery or illness. Pets with orthopaedic problems, (such as hip or elbow dysplasia, osteoarthritis, spinal, neurological, soft-tissue or mobility problems) can all be helped. Physiotherapy can also help the management of chronic pain.
Benefits include:
1. Assist Recovery from an Injury or Surgery
2. Improve Range of Motion
3. Reduce Joint Pain
4. A Non-Invasive Solution
5. Enhance Animals’ Overall Quality of Life
Some mega important information
Complementary shower, dry down and shampoo are offered after each swim.
Please remember to bring a towel for after the session.
Please ensure your dog does NOT eat 2 hours prior to your appointment, and they have been given enough time to go to the toilet beforehand to avoid any accidents in the pool.
Thank you!
