02/09/2026
🎉It’s our 20th birthday 🎉
20 years ago I opened the doors at Hydropaws, and this post is dedicated to Cally, who fuelled my passion for hydrotherapy. She was diagnosed with severe degenerative joint disease as a young dog, and with experience of equine hydrotherapy, I imported the first canine underwater treadmill into NZ.
Cally thrived and hydrotherapy helped her stay fit and strong and she lived a fulfilling life on the farm until she was 15❤️
When we began, the landscape was very different. There was no social media or iPhones 😂 and little understanding of canine hydrotherapy with few structured pathways for supporting long-term mobility.
What has remained consistent over the past 20 years is simple:
Dogs move better when we understand function properly — and guide it step by step.
Not through quick fixes.
Not through isolated treatments.
But through consistent, progressive rehabilitation that respects how the body actually heals and adapts.
Over this time, one thing has become very clear in practice:
Most mobility changes don’t appear suddenly. They develop gradually — through small changes in posture, strength, confidence, and willingness to move.
That is why early recognition and appropriate support can make such a meaningful difference to long-term outcomes.
To acknowledge this milestone — and to continue supporting dogs who need it most — we are offering a monthly giveaway for the rest of 2026;
🎁 One free Canine Mobility Assessment + Introductory Hydrotherapy Session each month for the rest of 2026🎁
Keep following our page to find out how to win this prize for your dog🐶 🐾
Thank you to all my amazing clients and their dogs 🐶, who over the last 20 years have inspired me to continue learning, refining, and continuing to support dogs towards more comfort, confidence, and capability in movement — one step at a time💙🐾
