Each week Cindy answers many requests for information from people from all over the world who want to start their own dog spa/canine hydrotherapy program.
There will be only one class offered in 2026, but it will be a fun one!
There are no prerequisites required for class, except that you have a compassionate nature and love for dogs and their people.
~ Cindy
THE CLASS OF 2026
This class will span up to a 9 month period of time, starting in January and going through to the end of September.
It will begin online and end with a private one on one experience in the water with Cindy Horsfall, at her private therapy pool in Washington State.
You can begin at any time since the first online portion is at your own pace, only the ending date of September 30th is what is fixed.
Open to 6 Students
Only 3 Spots Remaining
$3800.00 total.
The ‘Level One’ portion of this course will be entirely online and will includes 24 modules, each accompanied by homework assignments. You will communicate with Cindy through text, email, phone during this part of the course.
Click here to see the 24 Modules
This part of the training is structured more like a coaching course, guiding you from conception to creation over the nine-month period. The modules will cover all essential aspects of canine hydrotherapy, including business strategies and the various tools used in water therapy. Additionally, the course will focus on enhancing your unique skills and desires.
With Cindy’s expertise in creating business plans, particularly in this industry, our goal is for you to develop a working vision by the end of the class. This vision will help you utilize your unique talents effectively.
The Level Two portion of this class will occur sometime between May and September and will include 15 hours of one-on-one hands on time with Cindy in the pool, working with a multiple of dogs.
During this time, you will learn various techniques including how to get in and out of the pool, stay in, perform body work, and manage client relationships.
This hands-on training will be tailored to your strengths and provide significant in-water experience.
SEE BELOW TO MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT and PAYMENTS AND FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION
(only requirement to take this class is compassion and a love of dogs and their people)
MAKE YOUR DEPOSITS – PAYMENTS and FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION:
How to Sign Up for Your Class
Spots are first-come, first-served, and you can reserve your place with a $1,800 non-refundable deposit.
Then your balance due in full 60 days prior to class.
Please be sure to fill out the application (below) to complete your reservation.
- Click here to pay your $1,800 deposit to hold your space in this class.
- Click here to pay your $2,000 balance for this class.
- You can also opt to pay via a check and mail with your application (see below)
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION FOR CLASS
- Click here to fill out and submit your application online
- Click here to download a printable application in PDF form that you can mail
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion of any of these classes, you will be given a certificate of completion and be listed in the directories on the La Paw Spa website. Here is one way customers will be able to find you.
La Paw Spa is the longest running school in the United States in Canine Hydrotherapy and has gained a great recognition over the last 25 years – and has a wonderful reputation with other professionals in the field.
We recommend you research the laws and regulations in your area for how to advertise and what words that you can use to advertise your services. We will be going over this extensively in class.
The IAAMB/ACWT is an association that oversees canine hydrotherapy in North America.
La Paw Spa has been awarded the status of IAAMB/ACWT Preferred Educational Provider.