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Hi. It’s Rachel here and if we’ve not met before, I run the hydrotherapy side of the business in St Ives. I’m excited to share something very close to my heart with you all… hydrotherapy. Everyone loves to read a success story don’t they? Well, I have an amazing one for you with 12 year…

Unlike most of us, our dogs can be scared of fireworks, due to the loud noises and flashing of the fireworks (even the ‘no noise’ ones).  We have put together a list of things you can do to minimise your dog’s stress levels and how you can help them via training too.  Although we are…

Sadly, obesity: the presence of excess body fat resulting in an overweight condition is becoming a common problem here in the UK. Vets estimate that nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight! Being obese puts your dog’s life at risk, increasing the risk of health problems, which is likely to reduce life expectancy.…

Puppy swims are a great way to gently and safely introduce your puppy into the water. The pool is warm, safe and sanitised and you puppy will be accompanied by a qualified hydrotherapist at all times, whilst wearing appropriately fitting harnesses. Swimming in the Hydrotherapy Pool in St Ives is a great form of exercise…

Enrichment are activities that encourage your dog to display natural behaviours of licking, sniffing or chewing that do not involve training and have very little human interaction.  It is an important part of your dog’s daily routine as it helps your dog to relax, and teaches self-reliance, therefore reducing stress levels. If you do not…

After many months of studying and attending residential hands-on placements, we are super excited to announce that Ella has successfully completed her Level Three certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy with K9HS. Canine hydrotherapy can be used to improve dogs’ fitness, help them to stay active or recover from accidents, illness, or surgery. Some of the benefits…