By Nikita Golab, Canine Hydrotherapist Dogs are constantly communicating with us – through their posture, facial expressions and movements. Every behaviour a dog displays serves a purpose, even if it's not immediately obvious. Unfortunately, human interpretation doesn't always align with what the dog is truly expressing. What might look like stubbornness, excitement or aggression could actually be discomfort, confusion or fear. Before labelling a behaviour as "problematic", i

By Nikita Golab, Canine Hydrotherapist At Northern Canine Therapy Centre, we know that every dog is different. Some love splashing through our warm pools and come alive in the water – others would rather keep all four paws firmly on dry land! For dogs who can't (or don't want to) take part in hydrotherapy, that doesn't mean they have to miss out on the fun, focus and wellbeing benefits we love to promote. That's where our scent work activity sessions come in – an engaging, lo

By Nikita Golab, Canine Hydrotherapist As our dogs age, many owners start to notice small changes in their movement – a little stiffness after walks, slower play or hesitation when jumping. These can be signs of arthritis, a common condition that affects dogs of all ages, though it's more often seen in older dogs or certain breeds. Sometimes, it can even appear in younger dogs, and this is rarely anyone's fault – it's just a part of how a dog's body develops. The good news is