Lancashire Canine Hydrotherapy

05/01/2026

What a lovely last day before I'm back in the Centre tomorrow. A sunny and snowy (very short!!) walk at Rivington and a coffee for me and turkey treat for Oliver in the cafe afterwards 🐾💙

The cold weather is already causing some cancellations this week, not a problem at all but please be aware that I may not be able to re-book you next week. As you can imagine two weeks off creates a very busy 2 weeks back in. I will do my best to accommodate everyone though 🐾💙

04/01/2026

The Centre is closed until Tuesday, however there is always alot to do behind the scenes. Given the current cold weather, I felt it prudent to go in today aswell as tomorrow to set up early and make sure my water is up to temperature (between 28 and 32 degrees) and all of my equipment is happy after a nearly 2 week switch off. Chemical levels must also be adjusted to ensure they fall within the regulatory parameters. I do however always get abit of anxiety when I switch everything back on! Luckily I know that Tudor Treadmills Ltd - Canine Hydrotherapy Treadmills are only a phonecall away if I need them 🐾💙

(I took the Christmas decorations down aswell as it takes an hour and a half for the tank to fill 😆)

04/01/2026

Gilly 🐾💙🌈 It is so incredibly sad when a dog is at the start of their hydrotherapy journey and showing wonderful progress, has a dedicated and committed owner and you see the dog just blossom, especially the older dogs - only to have them taken by something else. Gilly was one of these special dogs, 13 years old and sharing a retirement of camper van travels and afternoon naps. A Bleakholt rescue, with a very important role to fulfill, Gilly will be very missed. His rescue brother Bailey, will, I know, provide some comfort and distraction. RiP Gilly 🐾💙🌈

31/12/2025

Wishing all of my clients a healthy and happy 2026 🐾💙

31/12/2025

A sentiment I echo whole heartedly 💙🐾

✨ Remembering our beloved best friends ✨

As the year comes to a close, many of us are holding close the memory of the dogs we’ve loved and lost 🐾

They may no longer be by our side, but their paw prints remain forever in our hearts. The joy, comfort, and unconditional love they gave us continues to guide and inspire us every day.

Tonight, take a quiet moment to remember them - the walks, the snuggles, the little moments that made your bond so special.

Their love stays with us, always ❤️

31/12/2025

UPDATE TO HOURS - having spent lots of time with Oliver over the last week, I've made the decision to close every other Wednesday for the foreseeable. This shouldn't affect my fortnightly Wednesday dogs but it will I'm afraid affect my weekly ones. Those dogs will of course be offered a different day on the weeks when I'm closed on a Wednesday 🐾💙

Being self employed is hard work and has its challenges, but it also gives me the opportunity to be flexible. I've worked non stop for over 2 years getting established, now I need a little time back for me and my boy 🐾💙

Here he is today at Greenbooth Reservoir living his best life, off lead safely and that little tail never stops 🐾❤️ (sound on for his happy wooooo) 🔊

30/12/2025

I don't share much personal stuff, but today Mr LCH and I are celebrating our 17 year wedding anniversary. Another reason I take time off between Christmas and New Year. Tonight we are treating ourselves to some Thai food as that's where we got married 💙

29/12/2025

Ruby 🐾❤️ Ruby is a small standard Daschund who has started sessions with to conservatively manage suspected IVDD. She is a lovely girl, and I was able to get her in for an assessment and her first session before the break. I will always try my best to fit emergency assessments in 🐾

Ruby is actually doing very well and has had several weeks of strict crate rest and medication. She is able to feel and move her hindlimbs but needs support with a sling at the moment. Her dedicated owner has physio exercises to do so hopefully when she is back next week there will be some improvement. You've got this Ruby! 🐾💙

28/12/2025

Sharing some of the Soi dogs treadmill sessions - many of these dogs have been injured in road traffic accidents, history is often not known. Dogs are amazing 🐾💙

28/12/2025

A few photos to share from Facebook memories - did you know that 7 years ago I volunteered at Soi Dog Foundation on Phuket, Thailand. It has the largest animal hospital in South East Asia, and that hospital also has a hydrotherapy treadmill! I spent Christmas week 2018 walking dogs, supporting the rehabilitation team and helping out in the enrichment and puppy runs 🐾💙

It was an amazing experience, and eating Pad Thai on Christmas day with the other volunteers is something I will never forget. Heading to the beach on my moped after "work" for a beer was also pretty awesome 🐾💙

27/12/2025

I hope everyone's Christmas has made them as happy as Alan 🐾💙

Natalie Chadwick 😊

26/12/2025

Gorgeous festive pups 🎄 🎅

Lola ❤️
Lola ❤️
Edgar 💙
Nala & Simba ❤️💙
Pepper ❤️
Willow ❤️