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Noseworks Is Great For Geriatric And Special Needs Dogs

Congratulations to Batman Batman is nearly 15 and achieved his nose works one title in June 2011 and was the 3rd oldest dog to achieve that title in the USA! Congratulations Bosun Rambo! Bosun obtained his ORT title on wheels – April 23rd, 2011 Read about Bosun in the Peninsula Daily News! Watch Bosun’s Noseworks on Video! • We all love our instructor Karla Kimmey and she only starts 8 students every 8 weeks in Sequim/Port Angelescontact her for one of these openings: Phone:1-888-876-9364Outside US: …

Veterinarian – Dr. Michael Salewski, DVM

We are excited to announce that Michael Salewski, DVM, the founder and sole practitioner at Hindsight Veterinary Care in Carlton, Oregon will be offering his services at LA PAW SPA every 8 weeks in the alternative modalities including chiropractic. Dr Salewski is a wonderful team player and will work with your primary veterinarian and Cindy at La Paw Spa in building a program for success for your canine friend. Hindsight uses the modalities of chiropractic and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine …

Level 1+2 Custom Application

Thank you for your interest in this class, I look forward to working with you in the waters of the canine hydrotherapy pool. Click here for an application forCustomized LEVEL 1+2 Combo training. Click here to make your depositor pay your balance through PayPal

Level 1+2 Custom Payment

Customized Level 1+2 Balance Due – $3000(You are certain and want to secure your class.) Customized Level 1+2 Balance Due – $500(Make a deposit and pay balance after confirmation.) Customized Level 1+2 Combo Balance Due – $2500(Use if you paid a $500 deposit and now want to secure your class.) Phone Consultation – $90/hour

Level 1+2 Custom Prework

In order to be efficient and create a shorter custom class, I ask that you try to do the following prior to class: These are subjects covered in our longer class and I feel are important to your certification with La Paw Spa. If you are unable to complete these 6 items, you will still obtain a level one certificate but need all 6 in order to obtain your level 2 certificate. Go enjoy a therapy session of WATSU and …

Spa robes available!

From left to right, Danny wearing the medium bone print, Jenny wearing the medium red w/black paws, and Aimee wearing the large size tiger print robe. SPA ROBES AVAILABLE FOR SALE! These robes have such a unique and easy design, with the long ties that are offset across the belly and tie on the back. Easy to put on, Easy to take off and fit just about any body type. They are the perfect thing for after a session in …

Certification

When I started canine water therapy nearly 40 years ago – there was nothing like it in the country. I had been doing equine rehab in water with race horses and had always wondered why no one was doing this with dogs – so when my own dog was paralyzed, I opened my first pool. I had to apply what I had learned in equine rehab and also went on to get my human massage license and human water therapy …

Strength Training for our Canine Friends

Strength Training for K9 Athletes with a Certified Canine Fitness Instructor Bobbie Lyons, Cert CF has been training and competing in agility with her dogs for over 10 years. She has also participates in herding, and teaches in person classes on trick training, improving focus and human workouts with your dog. She currently has three Border Collies and an Australian Shepherd. One of her dogs, Force, has a rotated pelvis that prevents him from fully extending his hind legs when …

Board Certification

What is a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons? Before doing any surgery that has to do with a joint in your dog, please ask of your surgeon to make sure that they are Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons and Diplomats of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) and as such have successfully completed the certification requirements of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Quoting the American College of Veterinary Surgeons website regarding the required certifications: The term “ACVS Diplomat” …

When The Spirit Has Left

The spirit has left its beautiful container – and now what do I do…Remaining present and fluid in your plans When I lost Kwinn, my 9 year old shepherd, to cancer – it took me totally by surprise. From the time we discovered the cancer until the time I lost her was about 6 hours. I was reeling in shock and disbelief and I couldn’t get my arms wrapped around this new reality in my life. There are many components …