Useful Links
Below are headings which will lead you to a series of related links that may be useful to those interested in Canine Hydrotherapy.We welcome suggestions of other links - just contact NARCH with your ideas.
These links are intended to simply provide information and are not in any way recommended or supported by NARCH. These sites are outside the control of NARCH.
Professional Colleges, Associations and Therapists
www.abva.co.uk
The Association for British Veterinary Acupuncturists represents veterinary surgeons that have an interest and are trained in the use of acupuncture.
www.acpat.org.uk
The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapies.
ACPAT members are fully qualified Chartered Physiotherapists (MCSP's) who have also trained in physiotherapy and rehabilitation for animals.
www.capbt.org
The Pet Behaviourists and Trainers within the CAPBT are fully trained, qualified and insured. Only gentle training methods are used.
www.rcvs.org.uk
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) is the regulatory body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom and ensures that standards within the veterinary profession are maintained, safeguarding the health and welfare of animals and the interests of the public.
www.ttouchtteam.co.uk
Tellington Touch is a gentle and innovative approach to addressing behavioural and/or rehabilitation issues in animals.
Training course and CPD providers
www.biolabuk.com
BioLab provide training courses in swimming pool and spa water management.
www.bvna.org.uk
The BVNA (British Veterinary Nursing Association) provides and regional CPD and congresses to meet veterinary nurse's professional needs... These include the annual BVNA Congress, ANA, behaviour certificate, dentistry and various regional meetings throughout the year
www.caninecourses.net
Sussex Canine Centre provide training courses in hydrotherapy, behaviour and grooming
www.greyfriarsrehab.co.uk
Greyfriars provides BVNA and ABC accredited certification courses and CPD lectures
www.hawksmoorhydrotherapy.com
Hawksmoor Training provide a wide range of hydrotherapy training courses
www.sparsholt.ac.uk
Sparsholt College provide animal management and veterinary nurse training courses
www.K9hydroservices.co.uk
K9 Hydro Services provides ABC accredited courses and CPD hydrotherapy courses
Legal matters for hydrotherapists and hydrotherapy centre owners
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
The Dangerous Dog Act
From the Office of Public Sector Information
The Data Protection Act
From Wikipedia
The Health and Safety at Work Act
From the Health and Safety
Executive
The Health and Safety at Work Act
Short Guide from the Health and Safety
Executive
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases or Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
Equipment for disabled dogs or dogs with poor mobility
www.canine-spirit.com
Ruffwear products and webmaster harnesses, leads, walking harnesses
www.countrymun.comh
Ruffwear products, towelling dog coats, beds, boots and lots more
www.dogmobile-online.com
UK based company supplying custom made carts and lifting harnesses
www.dogmobility.com
Wide variety of boots, harnesses, ramps and disabled dog supplies
www.eddieswheels.com
USA based company that supplies custom made carts. Source of information about caring for dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy and spinal injuries
www.walkaboutharnesses.com
Walkabout - soft neoprene harnesses
