Canine Hydrotherapy

• We’ll walk through all necessary information to obtain from clients prior to a swim.

• Learn to tailor a specific swim program for an animal based on their condition.

• Discuss additional body studies and the importance of continuing education.

• What is Hydrotherapy?

• Why is it beneficial?

• Which animals benefit from hydrotherapy?

• We explore the main anatomical systems and their functions.

• We’ll study and review commonly used terminology.

Learn the most common health/muscular conditions you’ll come across and how hyrdotherapy improves those conditions.

• Chemicals! We’ll teach you what is and is NOT safe for your clients.

• We’ll cover water chemistry 101.

• We’ll cover types of equipment needed.

• You’ll learn the ins and outs of life jackets, decks and pool styles to ensure client safety.

• We’ll demonstrate best holds to use in the pool with animals.

• Learn how to modify techniques based on animals’ conditions.

• Discover when it’s best to refer an animal to another specialist vs. continuing hyrdrotherapy.

• Proper body mechanics – We’ll cover stretches and strengthening for your own body to stay in good working condition for your aqua therapy career.