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We provide snacks during the day retreat and can accommodate specific dietary needs if provided by the owner, ensuring your dog stays healthy and satisfied.
The $80 fee includes a full day of care, snacks, two outings, and complimentary pick-up and drop-off, ensuring your dog has a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
The day retreat runs from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with pick-up between 8:00-9:30am and drop-off between 5:00-6:30pm.
Yes, you can book our day retreat as needed, whether for regular visits or occasional days when you need extra care for your dog.
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off in the Hound Taxi, ensuring your dog’s comfort and safety as they travel to and from our day retreat.
Our small, behaviour-vetted groups provide a safe environment for dogs to interact and build social skills while engaging in supervised play and outings.
We conduct mandatory safety and behavioural assessments for all dogs before joining our day retreat. Our small, supervised playgroups ensure each dog receives the attention and care they need.
Yes, our day retreat includes two outings per day, allowing high-energy dogs to explore different terrains and environments, helping them burn off energy in a safe and controlled way.
Hound Health offers a small, boutique experience with supervised playgroups, complimentary pick-up and drop-off, and a focus on safety and mental stimulation through varied outings.
Dogs at Hound Health enjoy multiple outings in beautiful locations, structured playtime, and time to relax in a safe, turfed yard, ensuring a balanced day of exercise and rest.
Daycare provides social interaction, mental stimulation, and physical exercise, contributing to the overall emotional well-being of dogs from busy Bondi households.
While not directly addressing leash training, the exercise and socialisation at daycare can lead to calmer behaviour on leash for Eastern Suburbs dogs.
Yes, hydrotherapy can be effective in preventing muscle atrophy in dogs with tarsal OCD. The water's resistance provides an excellent environment for maintaining and building muscle strength, even when weight-bearing exercise on land might be too painful or challenging.
Hydrotherapy can benefit dogs with tarsal osteochondritis dissecans by providing a low-impact environment for joint mobilization and muscle strengthening. The water's buoyancy reduces stress on the affected tarsal joint while allowing for exercises that can improve range of motion and overall joint function.
Warm water hydrotherapy benefits dogs with osteoarthritis in several ways. The warmth can help soothe sore joints and increase blood flow, while the water's buoyancy reduces weight-bearing stress. This allows for pain-free movement, helping to improve joint mobility and strengthen supporting muscles.
Yes, hydrotherapy can be helpful in managing shoulder osteochondrosis in dogs. It provides a low-impact environment for improving shoulder mobility and strengthening the surrounding muscles without putting excessive stress on the affected joint.
Hydrotherapy aids in recovery after surgery for shoulder osteochondrosis by allowing for early, controlled movement. The water's buoyancy supports the joint, enabling a greater range of motion exercises and muscle strengthening with minimal stress on the surgical site, potentially speeding up recovery and improving outcomes.
Yes, hydrotherapy can help manage pain in dogs with hip dysplasia. The warm water can have a soothing effect on the joints, while the low-impact exercise helps strengthen the muscles around the hip, improve range of motion, and enhance overall joint function, potentially reducing pain and discomfort.
Hydrotherapy can be beneficial both before and after surgery for patella luxation. Pre-surgery, it can help strengthen muscles and improve overall fitness. Post-surgery, it aids in recovery by allowing for early, controlled movement that can improve healing and prevent muscle atrophy. Always follow your veterinarian's specific recommendations for timing.
Hydrotherapy can help dogs with patella luxation by strengthening the muscles around the knee joint, particularly the quadriceps. This improved muscle strength can help keep the patella in its proper position. The water's buoyancy also allows for exercise with reduced stress on the joint.
While hydrotherapy cannot reverse osteoarthritis, it may help slow its progression. Regular sessions can maintain joint mobility, strengthen supporting muscles, and improve overall fitness, potentially reducing the rate of joint degeneration and managing symptoms more effectively over time.
Hydrotherapy can be safe and beneficial for dogs with severe carpal hyperextension when properly supervised. The water's buoyancy reduces weight-bearing stress on the joint, allowing for therapeutic exercises that might be too painful or difficult on land. Always consult with a veterinary rehabilitation specialist to ensure the therapy is appropriate for your dog's specific condition.
Yes, regular hydrotherapy can be effective in preventing recurrence of medial shoulder instability. By consistently strengthening the supporting muscles and improving overall shoulder function, hydrotherapy can help maintain joint stability and reduce the risk of future injuries.
Yes, hydrotherapy can help dogs with lumbosacral disease by providing a supportive environment for strengthening the core and hind limb muscles. The water's buoyancy reduces stress on the lower back while allowing for exercises that can improve stability and function in the affected area.
Hydrotherapy can improve shoulder stability in dogs by providing a controlled environment for strengthening the muscles that support the shoulder joint. The water's resistance allows for exercises that target these muscles effectively, while its buoyancy reduces stress on the joint during movement.
The safety and timing of hydrotherapy after IVDD surgery depend on the specific surgical procedure and the dog's recovery progress. Some dogs may be able to start gentle hydrotherapy within a week or two post-surgery, while others may need to wait longer. Always follow your veterinary surgeon's recommendations.
Hydrotherapy often provides advantages over land-based exercises for dogs with lumbosacral disease. The water's buoyancy reduces the impact on the spine, allowing for a greater range of motion and more intensive exercise with less pain. This can lead to better muscle strengthening and improved function compared to what might be tolerated on land.
The timing to start hydrotherapy for a dog recovering from Coonhound paralysis should be determined by a veterinary neurologist or rehabilitation specialist. Some dogs may be able to start gentle hydrotherapy once they show signs of improvement, typically a few weeks after onset. Always follow professional medical advice.
5x 30-minute therapeutic session inside an underwater treadmill
Initial wellness assessment, underwater treadmill for low-impact, followed by a remedial massage.
A 30-minute therapeutic session inside an underwater treadmill