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Veterinary Physiotherapy Specialist
⭐ Gold Standard, Evidence-Based Treatment
⚡ Pain Management Expert
💪 Canine Fitness Coach
🏥 Clinic-Based & Mobile Appointments
🌍 Online Support
🐾 Helping pets Heal, Move Thrive
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Your dog isn’t being Naughty… they might be uncomfortable 👀A lot of the dogs I see for “behaviour issues” are actually d...
25/03/2026

Your dog isn’t being Naughty… they might be uncomfortable 👀

A lot of the dogs I see for “behaviour issues” are actually dealing with underlying pain.

The tricky part is, pain doesn’t always show up as a limp straight away.

It often starts with small changes
🔹Behaviour
🔹Avoidance
🔹Restlessness

Subtle differences in how they move or respond
These are easy to miss or put down to training or temperament

But they’re often your dog’s way of telling you something isn’t quite right

Pain changes behaviour before it changes movement
Behaviour is communication 🐾

Harvey’s story started with a conversation during one of my Learn How to Massage Your Dog workshops.His owner mentioned ...
12/03/2026

Harvey’s story started with a conversation during one of my Learn How to Massage Your Dog workshops.

His owner mentioned that he had recently started looking a bit stiff on one of his legs and asked if I could take a look at how he was moving.

After watching him move, I recommended getting him checked by their vet to investigate further. Unfortunately, further examination revealed a cancerous tumour in the limb.

Harvey’s best option was a leg amputation followed by chemotherapy. An incredibly difficult decision for any owner to face.

Throughout everything, Harvey’s owner was absolutely amazing. They advocated for him, made tough decisions in his best interest, and committed fully to helping him recover and adapt.

After surgery I supported Harvey with physiotherapy, helping him rebuild strength, balance and confidence as he learned to move on three legs. It’s very common for dogs to need extra support after an amputation while they adjust to their new way of moving.

Dogs are incredibly resilient and with the right support and dedicated owners, they can adapt in the most amazing ways.

Today Harvey is thriving and living his very best tripod life. 🐾

And a reminder: if you ever notice a change in your dog’s movement, it’s always worth getting it checked by your vet.

Dogs are masters at hiding discomfort — they rarely tell us when something hurts, but they do show it in small movement ...
09/03/2026

Dogs are masters at hiding discomfort — they rarely tell us when something hurts, but they do show it in small movement changes.

Things like sloppy sitting, hesitating on stairs, or lying in odd positions might seem normal… but they can actually be early clues that your dog is experiencing pain or weakness.

The earlier we spot these signs, the sooner we can help them stay strong, mobile, and happy. 🐾

Pay close attention to how your dog moves and rests — sometimes the tiniest details make the biggest difference!

Today I’m feeling grateful for the clients who truly listen to their dogs.The ones who seek a second opinion when someth...
06/03/2026

Today I’m feeling grateful for the clients who truly listen to their dogs.

The ones who seek a second opinion when something doesn’t feel right.

The ones who advocate for their dog when they’re told to “control” the behaviour.

The ones who trust their instincts when they’re told “they’re just getting old.”

So often behaviour changes are not training problems. They’re communication.

Pain, discomfort and underlying conditions can show up as anxiety, reactivity, withdrawal or changes in behaviour long before obvious physical symptoms appear.

Thank you to the owners who keep asking questions and keep advocating for their dogs. 🤍

Stop ignoring the role of pain in your dog’s behaviour.Usually the conversation starts the same way.“He’s become reactiv...
03/03/2026

Stop ignoring the role of pain in your dog’s behaviour.

Usually the conversation starts the same way.

“He’s become reactive.”
“She’s started guarding the sofa.”
“He just can’t cope when we leave anymore.”

They’ve often already tried training. More often than not they have worked really hard at it.

I work with a lot of behaviour-linked referrals alongside gait and pain assessments.

Then I assess them.

And quite often, I find pain.

Not dramatic pain. No obvious limp. Nothing that screams injury.

Just subtle things:
• A shortened stride on one side
• Tension through the back
• Pelvic asymmetry
• Stiffness after rest

The kind of discomfort that’s easy to miss.

When you see it enough times, you realise how much pain can influence behaviour.

If you’re uncomfortable, your tolerance drops. You’re quicker to react. You cope less well.
Dogs are no different.

Not every behaviour case is pain. It’s rarely that simple.
But we do need to advocate for them. If something changes, especially if it feels out of character, it’s worth asking whether they might be uncomfortable.

Pain doesn’t just affect joints. It affects stress regulation and tolerance too.

Many painful dogs don’t limp. They compensate.

If behaviour changes suddenly or escalates, physical assessment should be part of the investigation.

You cannot train away pain.

Comfort is foundational.

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37A Exton Road
Bournemouth
BH65QG

Telephone

+447787572511

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