Lynne has owned dogs all her life and worked with dogs for over twenty five years. Michael was introduced to dogs through marriage !!
They have their own personal experience of encountering animals with skeletal problems. Lynne & Michael recognised a need for a professional and qualified rehabilitation service. They identified a niche in the provision of professional health care treatment for dogs & other small animals. Also identifying a lack of any such service within the Tyne & Wear/Northumberland area.
Tynedale K9 Hydrotherapy Centre evolved and now fulfils this service.
In 2007 Lynne joined the British Veterinary Nurse Association as an Associate Member; later Lynne attended Hawksmoor Hydrotherapy Training Centre, the first accredited hydrotherapy training centre in the UK. Lynne successfully completed the entire range of hydrotherapy training courses:
Lynne has also completed a Health ,Safety, Legal & Associated Issues course with the Animal Care College and studied in depth the government acts regarding animal welfare and animal care.
Michael attended the Hawksmoor training centre throughout May, August & October 2009. He to has successfully completed 5 courses so far:
Lynne & Michael were amongst the first qualified & registered Canine Rehabilitation Hydrotherapists in the UK.
Rehabilitation is a continually evolving area; Lynne & Michael are strongly committed to reviewing and updating both their specialist knowledge as new training courses become available.
