Question: I notice you only provide sessions 4 days a week and don’t have a staff, how can I get my dog into see you? Answer: One of the big things I teach in all of my classes is to always be the best you can be, to take care of yourself and to be fully present when you are with a client. I practice what I preach here in providing therapy. I limit the number of people who I …
Question: You don’t usually answer your phone – how do we reach you? Answer: I am truly sorry about that… I tried to hire staff for the phone thing but I really want to talk to you personally – it is a bit of a challenge when you work in water all the time – – – please do leave a message and dare to be obnoxious about it – pester me… please… In addition to a phone message – …
Question: What else do I need to know before coming to La Paw Spa? Answer: There are many things that will help us to keep the pool safe and clean for everyone. Here are a few tips: Please be certain that your dog is brushed before coming to the spa.If you are self swimming, please be certain to skim the pool of as much hair as possible after your session as a courtesy to the client who comes in after …
Question: What do I need to bring to my spa appointment? Answer: After we have made an appointment for you, please go to the the website and print out the FORMS to bring with you to your first session. If you hit the submit button after you have filled out these forms,then I will get a copy to review before I meet with you – this will help me become more educated about your pup before I meet him/her. All …
Question: I hear that you teach classes and that the dogs you use for the class get free sessions and have a lot of fun! How do I get one of these free sessions!? Answer: Yes !!! Just let me know and we’ll get you signed up! I teach 3 classes each year to students who have never worked in water and for these classes, I need easier dogs and usually draw on my client base. For the 2 advanced …
Question: Do you wear a wet suit or some kind of full body armour when you work with dogs in water? Don’t you get scratched up doing this work? Answer: This is another one of those soapbox questions! This question always makes me smile… I actually wear as little as I can getaway with in the water when I work – – – and as I tell my students – if you get a scratch, it’s because you weren’t listening! …
Question: Do you use hoists? How will you get my dog into the water? Answer: This is where I could get on a soap box and stand on street corners… I would never use a hoist… there has never been a dog that we haven’t been able to safely get into the water. I have learned that we need to protect the dogs emotions – especially in that first session as it sets the stage for how therapy will progress. …
Question: I had a rough and stressful day. Will a visit to La Paw Spa benefit ME? Answer: OH, YES! Come on in and relax… let Cindy take care of your pup and you can sit back in one of the pool side chairs and just enjoy… the warmth of the water, the moisture in the air, the soft music – – – shut your eyes and take a nap even! You could almost transport yourself to some tropical islands …
DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY (DM) This guide was compiled by a German Shepherd Dog owner who provided care for dogs with this disease. She is not a veterinarian. The guide is intended to provide general information and examples; it is not intended to be a substitute for expert advice and information that can only be provided by a qualified veterinarian familiar with Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). Consult your veterinarian and neurologist for accurate and complete information about DM. What is degenerative myelopathy (DM)? …
THE BENEFITS OF WARM WATER THERAPY: In Aquatic bodywork, we work from a comprehensive perspective that embraces both Eastern and Western models of the body. According to this expanded view, loss of flexibility in joints and muscles is not only physiological in origin, but emotional as well.* Diminished Muscular Tension Increased Range of Motion Reduction of Pain Augmented Peripheral Circulation Normalization of Muscle Tone Reduced Stress and Anxiety Increased Body Awareness Release of Emotional Stress Warmth of the Water: As the temperature of the therapy pool approaches …