01£4545 minutes
Rehabilitation
After surgery, injury, or for joint conditions. We rebuild correct movement, muscle, range of motion and fitness, in a plan agreed with your vet.
Concept preview by Archline. Not the live site.
South West K9Hydrotherapy Centre
Canine hydrotherapy near Chippenham. One-to-one, in a heated pool, since 2015.
Weightless.
Strong again.
Water carries the weight. The muscles do the work.
Never in the
water alone.
A registered hydrotherapist is beside your dog, every swim.
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Why hydrotherapy
Watercarriesyourdog’sweight.Sotheycanmove,strengthenandrecoverwithfarlessstrainonsorejoints.
Sessions & prices
Three ways in.
Every dog starts with an assessment on their first visit. Pay by bank transfer or cash on the day.
02£4545 minutes
Fitness & Fun
Low-impact exercise for fitness, weight and comfort. Brilliant for older dogs who find long walks hard going.
03£1204 sessions
Learn to Swim
Four sessions building water confidence step by step. Safety vest, toys, and a warm shower after every swim.
What a swim does
01 / 08- 01
Relieves pain
Eases pain, swelling and stiffness.
- 02
Frees up joints
Improves joint mobility and range of movement.
- 03
Builds muscle
Strengthens and maintains muscle.
- 04
Gets blood moving
Improves circulation.
- 05
Builds stamina
Improves cardiovascular fitness.
- 06
Sharpens senses
Improves sensory awareness.
- 07
Releases tension
Relaxes muscle spasms.
- 08
Lifts the mood
Supports mental wellbeing.
How it works
No forms to chase. We sort the vet.
1
Start a swim card
Tell us about your dog and your vet. About two minutes.
2
We call your vet
We ask your practice for the referral directly, free of charge.
3
We book you in
Once the referral is in, we agree a time for the first visit.
4
First swim
We assess your dog, agree the plan and get in the pool together.
Google reviews
Owners say it best.
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★★★★★ from 27 reviews
“Eric has been going to see Sam weekly for the last 6 months, and now he is a different dog. His knee is now rarely an issue.”
“My puppy Tango was petrified of water… Yesterday, we walked the lakes and at first [he] was unsure until he went in and was like a fish to water.”
“My dog visits regularly simply because Courtney has taught him to love swimming. He's so fit as a result.”
“I have the worlds most difficult dog who’s not keen on many people and hard to handle. However he loves the lady’s at southwest k9 hydro, they handle him fantastically.”
“Eric has been going to see Sam weekly for the last 6 months, and now he is a different dog. His knee is now rarely an issue.”
“My puppy Tango was petrified of water… Yesterday, we walked the lakes and at first [he] was unsure until he went in and was like a fish to water.”
“My dog visits regularly simply because Courtney has taught him to love swimming. He's so fit as a result.”
“I have the worlds most difficult dog who’s not keen on many people and hard to handle. However he loves the lady’s at southwest k9 hydro, they handle him fantastically.”
“I have the worlds most difficult dog who’s not keen on many people and hard to handle. However he loves the lady’s at southwest k9 hydro, they handle him fantastically.”
“My English pointer went for her injured cruciate ligament and then I took my miniature schnauzers for fitness and swimming lessons.”
“Sam and Courtney go above and beyond with the care they provide Milo on a weekly basis!”
“Eric has been going to see Sam weekly for the last 6 months, and now he is a different dog. His knee is now rarely an issue.”
“I have the worlds most difficult dog who’s not keen on many people and hard to handle. However he loves the lady’s at southwest k9 hydro, they handle him fantastically.”
“My English pointer went for her injured cruciate ligament and then I took my miniature schnauzers for fitness and swimming lessons.”
“Sam and Courtney go above and beyond with the care they provide Milo on a weekly basis!”
“Eric has been going to see Sam weekly for the last 6 months, and now he is a different dog. His knee is now rarely an issue.”
The team
Who's in the pool with your dog.
Both co-owners are Registered Canine Hydrotherapists with NARCH and IAAT.
Sam Jones
Co-owner · Hydrotherapist, RCH
Background in dog showing. Owners mention Sam by name again and again.
Courtney Teale
Co-owner · Hydrotherapist, RCH
Seven years as a British Army detective, and a Sports and Exercise Science background. Joined in 2024.
For Sam & Courtney
Your side of the pool.
Every swim card lands here, with where its vet referral is up to. No more piecing it together from texts, calls and Facebook messages. Make a swim card above and watch it arrive.
Waiting on vet1
Willow · LabradorReferral requested
Rehabilitation · Example Vets, Chippenham
Example owner · 2 days ago
Ready to book1
Pip · CockapooReferral in
Learn to Swim · Example Vets, Corsham
Example owner · Yesterday
Assessment booked1
Monty · Springer SpanielBooked
Fitness & Fun · Example Vets, Calne
Example owner · Assessment Thu, morning
Example entries are made up for the demo. In the live version, owners and vets would get an automatic email or text at each step.
See you in
the pool.
- Find us
- Horsdown, Chippenham
Wiltshire SN14 7LN - Message us
- WhatsApp 07816 350464
- Enquire online