💦 Hydrotherapy & Laser Therapy for Mobility & Healing
🐾 Heated indoor pool | Underwater treadmill
🔗 Book a session on our website & see results!
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Based in Port Kembla, near Wollongong, Water Walkies boasts the region’s first designated dog hydrotherapy pool in a purpose-built facility where we offer treatments for injury rehabilitation, pain management, and weight loss. Our certified canine hydrotherapists can develop a customised treatment plan that is appropriate for your dog’s specific condition and stage of recovery. We also welcome cli
ents to attend for fun and general fitness. Swimming is great for general strength, cardiovascular conditioning and weight management.
As members of a multi-modality team, we will liaise closely with clients Vets and other specialists. Veterinary Consent is required for all hydrotherapy treatments, even for a fun swim. This ensures your hydrotherapist has a complete picture of your companion’s condition, behaviour, clinical history and any contraindications for hydrotherapy. The centre also features an underwater treadmill with 360-degree cameras for assessing gait and prescribing individualised therapy programs. Moreover, we have DIY dog wash facilities where you can give your four-legged best friend a good wash after a hydrotherapy session.
→ What is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy is used to relieve pain and promote physical well-being, it is a controlled exercise using the therapeutic properties of water which is maintained at the optimum temperature of 28-30⁰c. The thermal effect promotes the circulation of blood flow which relaxes tight muscles and eases pain and inflammation. Hydrotherapy can be used for rehabilitation for both pre and post-surgery, weight management, fitness, conditioning, water confidence or just outright fun! Exercising in water helps dogs regain strength, reduces swelling and stiffness, improves range of motion, and strengthens and improves muscle tone. A five minute swim is equal to a 5 km run on land due to the resistance of the water. The heated water and the buoyancy can help achieve exercises in water that would not be possible on land
→ More About Our Hydrotherapist
Our hydrotherapists are trained and qualified in every aspect of hydrotherapy, and have completed Certificates in Canine Hydrotherapy and hold Practitioner Membership with the Australian Canine Rehab Association - ACRA. They’ve also completed an internship with world-renowned Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation & Hydrotherapy Referrals in Guildford United Kingdom. In addition, our hydrotherapists hold certificates in Canine Massage and Animal First Aid.
25/09/2025
🐾 We’re Hiring! 🐾
Love dogs? Want to make a real difference in their health + happiness? 💙
Water Walkies Hydrotherapy is looking for a Casual Team Member to join us in Wollongong!
👉 This position is primarily Saturday shifts, with the possibility of extra hours in the future
👉 Dog-handling experience a must (Hydrotherapist, Vet Nurse, Trainer – or willing to get qualified!)
👉 Position will be required to be trained in all therapies we provide and will perform reception and social media duties
👉 Physically fit + ready to work in the water 🏊♂️🐶
👉 Compassionate, reliable, and a true team player
Why join us? 🌊
We’re a small, passionate crew helping dogs recover, stay fit, and live their best lives.
Our Water Walkies Open Day is back – proudly run in conjunction with Port Kembla Fearfest! 👻🐶
Start your day with us at Water Walkies Hydrotherapy for all things dog fun:
🎭 Dog Costume Parade + Best Tricks Contest
🐕 Agility Fun Park
📸 Halloween Photo Booth with a professional photographer
🔥 Sausage Sizzle + Coffee Van
🎁 Raffles, Prizes & Free Sample Bags
🎤 Guest Speakers on Dog Nutrition, Holistic Therapies & Senior Care
👧 Kids activities & free tattoos
🎨 Airbrush tattoos + colour styling for your pup
Stay tuned for more updates
👉 Then head straight into Wentworth Street for Fearfest, where the fun continues with stalls, entertainment and heaps of family activities!
📅 Friday, November 1st
🕙 From 10 AM
📍 Water Walkies Hydrotherapy, Port Kembla
✨ Free entry – bring your dog, your family, and your Halloween spirit!
📲 Don’t forget to follow us and the Port Kembla Fearfest page for the latest updates.
19/09/2025
Shih Tzus are masters at hiding pain — are you noticing the signs?
Small dogs like Shih Tzus can mask joint pain or stiffness until it’s advanced. By then, mobility is already compromised. Hydrotherapy builds strength and flexibility safely, helping prevent issues before they escalate. Don’t wait until it’s too late — early care makes all the difference.
Book your Shih Tzu’s session today through the website link in bio.
17/09/2025
What if the shortest session changed everything? ⏱️✨
When pain goes down, progress goes up. ⬇️🐾⬆️
Class 4 laser 🔆 helps settle inflammation and improve comfort, so dogs can do the work in water 💧—where buoyancy offloads joints and controlled resistance builds strength safely 💪.
As a Total Wellness Centre, we pair modalities based on your dog’s presentation that day 🧠, not a one-size-fits-all protocol ⚖️.
👉 Book an assessment with our Animal Wellness & Preventative Health team — website link in bio.
15/09/2025
🚨 Late-night booking? Lost your appointment time again?
We’ve got you covered.
Our online booking portal is LIVE—and it's built to make your life easier.
Here’s what you can do (anytime, anywhere):
✅ Book appointments instantly
✅ Check upcoming sessions and reservation status
✅ Update your pet’s profile
✅ View pack balances and download receipts
✅ Upload your favourite pet pics (yes, we want to see them!)
No more phone tag. No more guessing. Just fast, simple access—24/7.
📲 Hit the website link in bio and check it out now. Let us know what you think!
12/09/2025
Tough as nails doesn’t mean invincible — even for Cattle Dogs.
Aussie Cattle Dogs push their bodies hard, but that drive often leads to strains, joint problems, and early arthritis. Hydrotherapy keeps them fit and strong without piling on extra impact, giving them the stamina to work and play longer.
Book a conditioning session today — website link in bio.
Address
19/35 Five Islands Road Port Kembla Wollongong, NSW 2505
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Welcome to Wollongong's first purposed designed Animal Hydrotherapy Centre.
Hydrotherapy is used to relieve pain and promote physical well-being, it is a controlled exercise using the therapeutic properties of water which is maintained at the optimum temperature of 28-30⁰c. The thermal effect promotes the circulation of blood flow which relaxes tight muscles and eases pain and inflammation.
Hydrotherapy can be used for rehabilitation for both pre and post-surgery, weight management, fitness, conditioning, water confidence or just outright fun!
Exercising in water helps dogs regain strength, reduces swelling and stiffness, improves range of motion, strengthens and improves muscle tone.
We welcome clients to attend for fun and general fitness. Swimming is great for general strength, cardiovascular conditioning and weight management.
Agility dogs benefit from the extra muscle strength and show dogs for body conditioning.
Movements in the water are resistive, supportive, compressive, relaxing and comforting.
A five minute swim is equal to a 5 km run on land due to the resistance of the water.
The heated water and the buoyancy can help achieve exercises in water that would not be possible on land.
As members of a multi-modality team we will liaise closely with clients Vets and other specialists. Veterinary Consent is required for all hydrotherapy treatment, even for a fun swim. This ensures your hydrotherapist has a complete picture of your companions condition, behaviour, clinical history and any contraindications for hydrotherapy.
Our hydrotherapists are trained and qualified in every aspect of hydrotherapy. Our Hydrotherapists completed Certificates in Canine Hydrotherapy and hold Practitioner Membership with the Australian Canine Rehab Association- ACRA.
Last year they completed an internship with world renown Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation & Hydrotherapy Referrals in Guildford United Kingdom.
In addition they hold certificates in Canine Massage, Animal First Aid and are in the process of completing Bowens Therapy for Canine certificates.
