About Us

We were first introduced to hydrotherapy in 1998 when Nobby, our Labrador puppy was diagnosed with a rare condition that caused all of his leg joints to be deformed. Unable to operate to rectify the problem the orthopaedic specialist recommended swimming to strengthen his muscles and keep him mobile as long as possible, but he did not expect Nobby to make it past 3 or 4 years old. Now 9, Nobby has wonky legs and terrible looking X-rays, but regular swimming has kept his muscles strong enough to support his dodgy bits, we have been able to keep his pain killing / anti-inflammatory medication at an absolute minimum, and more importantly he thoroughly enjoys life and loves running on the beach. Having spent years attending Nobby's hydrotherapy pool in the midlands, lots of research and formal training in both canine hydrotherapy and first aid, we moved to North Wales in 2004 in order to establish the first canine hydrotherapy centre in the area. During 2006 we began discussions with Jill and Neil Hubbard, owners of the highly regarded Cibyn Veterinary Clinic in Caernarfon, with a view to opening a pool within the clinic as a joint venture. The Cibyn Hydrotherapy pool was opened in January 2007, bringing Canine Hydrotherapy to North West Wales. We live in Rhos on Sea with our four-year-old son William, Nobby and Amy, our two barmy Labradors and Cooper, a rather ancient German Shepherd cross.
Assisting with the operation of the Cibyn pool, Peter & Delia Roberts are experienced dog trainers. Best known for their “PODS” flyball team, one of the most successful in the history of British flyball, with countless top division wins, they have also won the Crufts flyball competition on several occasions. They are also Tony’s parents! Peter & Delia have a smallholding near Rhosneigr, where they live with 16 Border Collies, several cats, a few sheep, ducks and geese.

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