๐ฆด๐ Happy Fatherโs Day to All the Amazing Dog Dads! ๐๐ฆด
Whether youโre throwing tennis balls, sneaking treats under the table, or giving the best belly rubs ever - today we celebrate YOU!
At Paws-itive Paws-abilities, we see every day how deep the bond is between dogs and their dads. Youโre not just pet parents - youโre protectors, playmates, chauffeurs to physio appointments, and their ultimate heroes. ๐ช๐ถ
To all the pet dads who go the extra mile โ thank you for the love, the care, and the countless walks. You make tails wag and hearts full. โค๏ธ๐พ
๐ธ Share your favourite Dog Dad moments in the comments โ weโd love to celebrate them with you!
12/06/2025
๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐? ๐๐จ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ .
When you're shivering during this cold front - imagine how your senior dog feels.
Theyโre more sensitive to the cold, and you may notice:
โค They struggle to get up from their bed or the couch
โค They take longer to get into the car or climb onto the bed
โค They seem slower, less like themselves on walks
These are more than just "getting old" - theyโre signs your dog may need extra care.
๐พ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐-๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ
Your dog has given you their best for years - now it's your turn to help them stay strong and comfortable for longer. Our program includes:
โ๏ธ Tailored therapeutic exercises
โ๏ธ Gentle mobility support
โ๏ธ Guidance from our caring team of professionals
Letโs help your golden oldie stay active, happy, and healthy - despite the years.
to learn more
๐ Call 083 566 7009 or
๐ง Email [email protected]
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ. ๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ง.
Join us for an unforgettable event as one of the sponsors of this prestigious competition, hosted by the Gauteng IGP Sub Committee - a true celebration of skill, discipline, and the incredible bond between dog and handler.
๐น ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ
Meet ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ and ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ and discover more about the ๐๐๐ ๐ โ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ. Whether you're a competitor, coach, or passionate dog enthusiast, this is your chance to ask questions, make connections, and explore how becoming a ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ can lead to a thriving, impactful career.
Letโs push performance to the next level - ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ!
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10/06/2025
Puppy Class Fun at Paws & Boots!
We had an absolute blast with one of our puppy class groups at Paws & Boots โ Dog Park this past weekend! ๐พ๐ถ
From playful zoomies to adorable first-time socializations, it was paws-itively amazing watching these amazing puppies, explore, and make new friends.
Big shoutout to all the pet parents who joined in on the fun - It was massive FUN!
10/06/2025
๐ We Have a Winner! ๐
A huge round of ap-paws to our lucky winner of the 1-Year Unlimited Access Pass to the Paws & Boots Dog Park โ valued at R5200.00! ๐พ๐ฅณ
๐ Gillespie-Blaauw
You and your pup now have a full year of weekend adventures, tail wags, and obstacle course fun waiting for you at The Playful Houndy in Clubview! ๐๐ถ
Thank you to everyone who entered and joined us in making the launch of the Dog Park & Walk Club so special. This is just the beginning of many exciting moments to come!
๐ Just a reminder: The park is now officially open every
Saturday & Sunday | 08:00 โ 16:00
๐พ Want to be part of the Dog Walk Club? Message us to join our growing community of dog lovers.
Letโs keep the paws moving and the tails wagging! ๐
Did you miss out before? Donโt let your puppy fall behind!
Give your canine companions the paw-fect start with our expert-led classes โ where learning feels like play!
๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐:
โ ๐๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ โ Safe play with puppy friends
โ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฒ โ Sit, stay, recall & more
โ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ โ Happy, well-adjusted dogs
โ ๐๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ โ Get pro tips for those puppy struggles!
๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐, ๐๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐พ
As pet parents, we know how hard it is to see your furry friend in pain, recovering from surgery, or needing special attention. At ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ-๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ-๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ, weโre dedicated to giving your dog the gentle, expert care they deserve - so you can feel at ease knowing theyโre in the best hands.
๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ & ๐๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฌ
We focus on comfort, dignity, and love in every moment. Whether itโs pain management, mobility support, or simply a soothing presence, weโre here to make their golden days peaceful and full of warmth.
๐ฉน ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ โ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ญ
Surgery recovery can be stressful - for you and your dog. We work closely with your vet to create a ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ง, ensuring a smooth, safe healing process with less stress and faster results.
๐ก ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐ โ ๐๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐
Need to travel but worried about leaving your compromised dog? Our ๐๐/๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ means theyโll get expert attention, pain management, and plenty of love - so you can relax while youโre away.
At ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ-๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ-๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ, we donโt just care for dogs - we care for your pet, as if they were our own. Because they deserve nothing less. ๐
We are truly honored to be among the sponsors of this yearโs KUSA IGP Meisterschaft 2025, taking place from 13-15 June 2025 at Boksburg Stadium.
This premier event, hosted by the Gauteng IGP Sub Committee, brings together top canine athletes and dedicated handlers for an unforgettable showcase of skill, discipline, and teamwork.
๐ Meet Us There!
Look for Heather and Jarrod at the event - weโd love to connect with fellow dog sports enthusiasts and share our passion for excellence in canine training.
Whether youโre a competitor, supporter, or simply a dog lover, this is a must-attend event for anyone who appreciates the incredible bond between dogs and their handlers.
See you at Boksburg Stadium for a weekend of high-energy competition and camaraderie!
28/05/2025
โ๏ธ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ ๐ฌ โ ๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐!โ๏ธ
Winterโs chill is here, and cold floors, stiff joints, and damp days can make life harder for our aging pups. If your senior dog is:
๐พ Struggling with stiffness or soreness
๐พ Hesitant to move or play like before
๐พ Shivering or seeking extra warmth
๐พ Slower to get up after naps
โฆour ๐-๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ can help!
Designed for winter relief, we offer:
โ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ฒ โ Warm water therapy to ease stiff joints
โ ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฌ โ Safe, gentle movement away from the cold
โ ๐๐๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ โ Soothing care for arthritis & discomfort
โ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ โ Support their immune system this season
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our brilliant puppies have graduated! ๐ฅณ Your hard work, wagging tails, and adorable focus paid off - weโre so proud!
To the amazing pet parents: Thank you for your dedication, patience, and endless love. None of this would be possible without you! โค๏ธ
Hereโs to a future of good manners, happy zoomies, and pawsitive adventures! ๐ถ
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26/05/2025
๐พ A Trip Down Memory Lane ๐พ
Itโs hard to believe itโs already been a week since the pawsome launch of the Paws & Boots Dog Park & Walk Club in partnership with Playful Houndy ๐๐ถ
Weโre reliving all the wagging tails, muddy paws, and happy faces with a few snapshots from the big day ๐ธ๐
Spot yourself or your canine companion? Give it a like and drop a comment โ weโd love to hear your favourite moment! ๐ฌโค๏ธ
๐ The Dog Park is now officially OPEN!
๐ Open every Saturday & Sunday
๐ 08:00 โ 16:00
๐ Playful Houndy, Clubview
Want to join the Dog Walk Club and be part of a growing community of dog lovers, adventure seekers, and walking buddies?
๐ Message us or get in touch to sign up today!
083 566 7009
Letโs keep the tails wagging and the walks coming! ๐พ
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Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation (also often referred to as Veterinary Physiotherapy) is the treatment of dysfunction in the musculoskeletal and neuro-muscular systems as well as the maintenance of optimal function and the prevention of dysfunction. Veterinary physiotherapists work alongside veterinary specialists and surgeons and the goal of our profession is to maintain, restore and maximise optimal movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan of an animal.
In general, most of the animals being referred for physiotherapy include horses, dogs and cats, but we are often we are fortunate to treat and array of other species as well.
What makes veterinary rehabilitation such an important aspect of the recovery process is patients that undergo surgery, such as fractures or ruptures of the cruciate ligament, or neurological conditions, have changes to cartilage, bone, muscle, tendons, and ligaments. For example, dogs may lose one-third of their muscle mass in the rear limbs following surgery for a cranial cruciate ligament rupture and it may take over one year to regain the lost muscle tissue. In some case, complete recovery may not occur.
The use of physical rehabilitation is based on the principle of Active Recovery. In abbreviated form, the body and injury will recover faster with controlled activity than with complete rest (passive recovery). Through controlled activity, tissues of the body maintain elasticity and higher levels of functioning. This is true of muscles as well as articular cartilage. Patients that are involved in physical rehabilitation tend to recover quicker, maintain more muscle mass and lose less motion of their joints. This translates into the patient returning to normal activities sooner than patients that use the passive recovery method.
Treatment ideally takes place in consultation with the animalโs veterinarian.
As with Physiotherapy for humans after surgery, trauma or injuries, the benefits of Physical Rehabilitation for animals are just as great. Benefits would include:
Increased speed of recovery
Positive psychological effects for the pet and owner
Improved performance and quality of movement
Increased strength and endurance
Improved biomechanics and flexibility
Reduced pain
Is a non-invasive approach
Minimal complications
Prevention of further injury through owner education
Common conditions that we see in Practice that benefit from Veterinary Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy can be categorized in a few ways.
Front and Rear Limb Orthopedic Conditions, Neurologic Disorders, Geriatric Patients, Osteoarthritis, and related conditions. Pre-and Post-Operative Cases, Weight Management.
Veterinary Physiotherapy modalities that we use as part of a successful rehabilitation program would include, but is not limited to the following: Ortho-or-Neuro Evaluation, Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapy, Manual Therapy, Acupuncture, Therapeutic Exercises, Land-based Treadmill, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Nutrition.
At Paws-itive Paws-abilities, we work closely with our referring Veterinarians and have over the past 13 years built a professional and trust relationship with these Vets, Surgeons and Specialist. Being accredited by SAVC, and members of SAAPRA, you can rest assured that your beloved companion is in skilled and experienced hands.
As we live up to our Mission Statement, we strive to contribute to the rehabilitation, improved wellbeing and the best physical and mental condition possible of each patient encountered, by absolute fortitude, dedication, passion, love and dignity to achieve this. We are proud of our work and our world class facility in Centurion, Gauteng.
