KT comes weekly to La Paw Spa for stretches and gentle swimming to help keep the circulation in her body flowing and her body limber. The warm waters of the spa, the weightless of the water and the massage while suspended and held has been very beneficial for KT. In this photo, KT celebrates her 19th birthday!
Question: I want my vet to support water therapy, what do I say to her about my work? I have been a groomer for all of my life and my own dog went through water therapy and now I am hooked. What can I tell my vet so that she might support me? Answer: Hello Pamela, You could just write her a note from your heart and explain your vision and dream – perhaps something like this: Dear Dr X, I love …
We were driving through Minnesota on our way back from Washington, September 2002, and I saw a sign for AKC Springer pups. We decided that since it was two years since we had lost our last Springer, it was time to look again. We got the pick of the litter but they were only 6 weeks old so we had to drive 1000 miles back for her when she was 8 weeks old. We picked her up in our RV …
HEY! STOP! COME BACK CHARLIE !!! The sounds of someone on the move…. these words are music to any health care provider’s ears when they have been caring for someone who is challenged in their mobility. I had been working with Charlie for about 3 weeks when he arrived in my back parking lot and apparently had ‘gotten away’ from his person and was ambling across the field in back… just the week prior, Charlie was completely paralyzed in his …
Katy is great, thank you! I will attempt to explain what I noticed from our session with you…. I would say that she was more “grounded” that day.Which is a very huge shift in energy for a 16 week old puppy? Sure, she was a bit tired, but I feel energy in others very well and “grounded” is the best I can describe it….. I do love the idea of her building up that needed muscle with your therapy…She enjoyed …
When the premier pet magazine in India ‘Dogs and Pups’ asked me to write an article on Responsible Pet Parenting, the vows above came to mind. Taking on a pet is as serious as considering any other relationship in your life. For the short time that we walk this earth, I believe we should all strive to serve others and to do what we can to make the world a better place. Each of us has a unique journey here …
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: …
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 …
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 …