Skye and Holly

Skye is getting used to the water and loves to have Holly along for the experience. Michelle, the therapist, showing Skye how to dive in the water...she isn't buying into it.

Skye is (almost) a water baby!

Look how far she goes all by herself...that's quite fun.

Dunking her nose to catch a treat that was sinking...all in the name of making the water fun and less scary.

Some gentle guidance when Skye's feet are off the ground for the first time. Not a sign of any panic at all.

Now you can see how beneficial to swimming the wide labrador tail is. She turns like an otter.

And comes back to greet Holly and get her treat.

Last week Skye was introduced to the water and this week she went in for a little swim with hardly any fuss at all.

Gently, gently...into the water

Skye, the golden lab, hates water. She's a regular client at the hydro and is happy to have her massage and light therapy but doesn't want to have anything to do with the pools.

Michelle decided that she needs to at least try to swim as it'll only benefit her and her elbow and hip dysplasia. Holly (her companion) watches from the water's edge trying to get the treats if Skye misses one.

Our policy is never to force an animal into the water (fear will not be beneficial when you need them to co-operate) but to introduce them to it slowly, and in a positive way. Skye is enticed with floating treats and soon forgets about her wet feet.


Look at her!! Chest deep...that's a huge achievement for her.


Wow...right up to her neck...next time she'll be taken deeper (with the life vest) and eventually she will do some proper swimming rehab.

Skye and Holly

This picture says it all...look at their excitement when they come to the hydro! It's a race to see who can reach Christine and Michelle first. Who would have guessed Skye (the golden lab) has grade 4 HD?

Skye knows exactly where she needs to go and what she needs to do. She's heading straight to the treatment room.

They both greet Michelle

Skye settles down for her Photizo Light therapy all by herself.

While Holly gets the next most comfortable spot...on Christine's lap!! She's going to watch Skye get treated.

The view from behind...

Skye (the Golden Labrador) along with her sister Holly (the black Labrador) waiting for their liver treats after Skye's treatment. Holly comes along for the visit and also expects something to nibble on.