Dogtown Therapy – Expert Care for Your Dog’s Health and Wellbeing

At Dogtown, our dedicated, truly multi-modal therapy team works collaboratively to provide bespoke treatment planstailored to your dog’s individual needs. Our experienced, accredited professionals combine physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapies, and rehabilitation expertise to ensure the best care and outcomes.

Our Services

Hydrotherapy

Our Chiswick centre is fully equipped with a heated hydrotherapy pool and underwater treadmill, offering targeted support based on your dog’s condition:

  • Pool Therapy
    Ideal for dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) or hip dysplasia. A single therapist works hands-on in the water with your dog, promoting joint mobility and relieving pain.
  • Underwater Treadmill
    Excellent for dogs requiring muscle building, gait re-education, or controlled post-operative rehabilitation. It allows for tailored movement in a supportive, low-impact environment.

Physiotherapy

Our physiotherapy program is delivered by qualified therapists and includes:

  • Land-Based Physiotherapy
    Uses equipment such as wobble boards and platforms to develop core strength, balance, and coordination.
  • Canine Massage
    Helps relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, and stimulate circulation—an effective support for recovery and comfort.

Electrotherapies

We integrate modern technologies into our rehabilitation programs:

  • Class IV Laser Therapy
    Stimulates cell repair, reduces inflammation, and aids in healing of wounds, soft tissues, and bones. Excellent for ongoing pain management.
  • Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMFT)
    Enhances circulation, speeds up healing, and helps manage chronic pain—especially effective in long-term care plans.

Why Choose Dogtown?

  • Customised Programs: Every dog receives a tailored treatment plan based on their condition, lifestyle, and goals.
  • Clinical Decision-Making: Ongoing assessment ensures that your dog’s therapy evolves as they do.
  • Qualified Professionals: Our team is accredited by both NARCH and IRVAP, with years of experience in veterinary and canine therapy.

Conditions We Treat

Our therapies support dogs with a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Orthopaedic issues (e.g. dysplasia, arthritis): Improve joint mobility and muscle support
  • Lameness: Restore balanced movement through improved muscle patterning
  • Degenerative conditions (e.g. DJD): Slow progression and maintain quality of life
  • Surgical recovery: Quicker return to daily function with structured rehab
  • Obesity: Gentle cardio supports weight loss while protecting joints
  • Neurological conditions: Stimulate nerve pathways and prevent muscle loss during inactivity

General Benefits:

  • Increased muscle strength and mass
  • Reduced pain and inflammation
  • Improved range of motion and flexibility
  • Relaxation of muscle tension or spasms
  • Decreased swelling

Getting Started with Therapy

We welcome dogs for many reasons, and we aim to make the experience positive and stress-free for both dogs and their owners.

Step 1: Complete the Therapy Registration Form

To begin, fill out our Therapy Registration Form. This gives us essential details about your dog and your goals for treatment.

Step 2: Vet Referral

Once we receive your form, we’ll contact your veterinary practice to obtain your dog’s full medical history and referral.

Step 3: Initial Consultation (IC)

After gathering the required information, we’ll schedule your dog’s Initial Consultation.
This includes:

  • Discussion of your dog’s condition, lifestyle, and daily challenges
  • Full clinical assessment by a qualified therapist
  • Recommendations and treatment plan
  • Written report shared with you and your vet

Important Note:

We conduct consultations without owners present. Over years of experience, we’ve found that dogs are significantly more relaxed and engaged without their guardians in the room—resulting in more accurate assessments and better outcomes. Of course, we’ll take time to thoroughly discuss everything with you before the assessment.

Lead Times for Consultations

We are currently experiencing high demand for therapy services.

  • Urgent cases are prioritised.
  • Non-urgent initial consultations may have a wait time of approximately 4 weeks.

Insurance Information

Many therapy services are covered by pet insurance.
We do not process claims directly, but we’ll support you with:

  • Detailed invoices
  • Session notes and swim reports
  • Treatment summaries or referral letters

For more details and to help us assist you better, please complete our Insurance Information Form.

Questions?

📞 Call us: 0208 995 2060
📧 Email: enquiries@dogtown.uk.com
📄 See Our Full List of Therapy Conditions & Treatments