Dog Hydrotherapy

[all that glitters]

I want to take Shyla to a place that has an underwater treadmill, or with someone who can help us with swimming her (shes never swum before) in a controlled environment. Anyone know of places close to Rowville or surrounding areas? I was told of a good place in Somerville but if I can find one closer first it would be better ;)

[Guest Tess32]

I want to take Shyla to a place that has an underwater treadmill, or with someone who can help us with swimming her (shes never swum before) in a controlled environment. Anyone know of places close to Rowville or surrounding areas? I was told of a good place in Somerville but if I can find one closer first it would be better ;)

I've been to the one in Somerville and it's pretty good, I would recommend it

[oonga]

http://www.dogsinmotion.com.au/hydrotherapy.php

or

http://www.woofpurnay.com.au/dogpool.php

[kirst_goldens]

I think DOgs in motion is the best one out of the 2 above.

They helped rehabilitate my aunties border collie after a stroke like attack left him a quadreplegic - now he can walk again... not very well but hey he is moving and gets better everyday.

They are great there and very helpful

[Purpley]

Another vote for Dogs in Motion, the staff there are excellent.

[oonga]

I think DOgs in motion is the best one out of the 2 above.

They helped rehabilitate my aunties border collie after a stroke like attack left him a quadreplegic - now he can walk again... not very well but hey he is moving and gets better everyday.

They are great there and very helpful

They really are fantastic there particularly for rehabilitation needs.

I have seen some amazing recoveries with dogs there going from being carried in and out in stretchers to the underwater treadmill, with assistants in there with them, to walking on their own!

They are also always happy to give advice and share knowledge.

Well they used to be anyway, it's been about a year since i have been there ;)

I do think woofpurnay is good too though! I like how when you swim the dogs anticlockwise it creates a "current" that the dogs have to swim against, so for exercise purposes that is great!

Edited February 24, 2010 by oonga

[puggy_puggy]

Another vote for Dogs in Motion, but I suspect that is where you are going already.

[Danelady]

[all that glitters]

I want to take Shyla to a place that has an underwater treadmill, or with someone who can help us with swimming her (shes never swum before) in a controlled environment. Anyone know of places close to Rowville or surrounding areas? I was told of a good place in Somerville but if I can find one closer first it would be better

I've been to the one in Somerville and it's pretty good, I would recommend it :D

Another vote for Dogs in Motion, but I suspect that is where you are going already.

Nope I have been highly recommended the Somerville one but after working in Frankston for 3yrs (just finished there not long ago) I hate driving that way and Somerville looks even further oh well I think I'll make the trip, Doveton is a big closer too.

[all that glitters]

Going to call AquaPaws in Somerville

[mokhahouse]

Another vote here for Dogs in Motion.I take Mokha there twice a week and the staff are great.

Edited cause I cant spell my own dogs name.

Edited February 24, 2010 by mokhahouse

[Danelady]

[Kimjm1]

Thank you all for your kind replies we try our best and endeavour to make everyones visit enjoyable

[cazxxz]

Does anyone know of dog hydrotherapy centres in Melbourne's North East, or the inner suburbs? I'll travel to the places already recommended if necessary, but somewhere closer would be better.

[taters]

Does anyone know of dog hydrotherapy centres in Melbourne's North East, or the inner suburbs? I'll travel to the places already recommended if necessary, but somewhere closer would be better.

The closest one I know of would be Highett, near Morrabbin

[Sankari]

I don't use under water hydrotherapy, but I do use Kepala k9 Country Club in Diggers Rest. Only 40 mins from me (I am north eastern suburbs). My dog will be using the indoor heated pool for the recovery after her Cruciate Ligament Surgery she has just had nearly 3 weeks ago. 3 weeks and 4 days til she is out of confinement and allowed to start swimming again. It helps quite alot. It also helps with her being a water baby Golden Retriever.

Although they do not have the other stuff DIM, Aquapaws etc have.. Kepala do have lessons for the dogs and help alot for dogs who are in recovery or have any joint problem which the owner is trying to give relief for.

Edited June 3, 2010 by LucyCharzie

[cazxxz]

Thanks for the suggestions. They are both roughly 45 mins from me according to Google maps, as are some of the other places that were mentioned. I guess we have some driving to do!