S. S. Aqua Dog Swimmers n More

**S. S. Aqua Dog Swimmers**
Photo ©Ellen Levy Shiloh Shepherd Sylvester with Degenerative Myelopathy enjoyed nine more 'quality of life' months thanks to swimming. "I felt like I could do something for him and myself!" See him Water Walking™: http://www.youtube.com/SSAquaDog	Photo ©Alicia Castro European Lab. Retrievers Dave and Billy received help with Arthritis and had Aquatic Dog exercise all summer long.	Photo ©Audrey Lee Golden Retriever Solomon got help with his 'tennis ball crazy knee' and weight management.
Photo ©Audrey Lee Beagle Willie avoided surgery from a fall and bone chip on his knee with Water Walking™. "I cant believe its been 3 yrs since Willie's injury. thx again. he never had to go under the knife:)"	Photo ©Audrey Lee Puggle Puppy Baxter learned to swim.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Chinese Shar-Pei Puppy Theo learned to get out of the pool safely.
Photo ©Randy Handwerger Flat Coated Retriever Tucker Rehabs post op. from a torn Shoulder cartilage Water Walking™.	Photo ©Jane Lappin Yellow Lab. Retriever Curry was able to Water Walk™ when all the other pools were closed. "Did I send you the picture of Curry on the beach this winter? It shows your work!... we are doing great..."	Photo ©Rich Lombardi Husky Mix the Famous Fannie the Fig Mister gets year-round rehab. "I don't know what we would have done without you. I know that we could have located a place that does canine physical therapy but it's not the same kind of personal and caring environment. And I know that Fannie would not have felt comfortable going and we would not have wanted to stress her. We would have been at a loss. She's always very spunky the few days after swimming. Maybe a little tired but definitely more alert. So I know it's benefiting her."
Photo ©Abbey Allen Beagle Rosie gets to keep her legS from being AMPUTATED- thanks to swimming! "The progress is so amazing only after 3 swims! I just can't believe it! Thank you so much for helping me with this!"	Photo ©Rich Lombardi Golden Retriever Lucy enjoys retrieving rubber duckies while Water Walking™ post op. ACL surgery.	Photo ©Marcia Winter Rat Terrier Beale looks for guidance rehabbing post op. after a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery. "Randy you are doing such a wonderful job with Beales. We thank you very, very much for helping him get better." See him Water Walking™: http://www.youtube.com/SSAquaDog
Photo ©Karen Hess Mini Poodle Beau with Rasta curls hugs and kisses Rasta Randy while Water Walking™ post op. ACL surgery. "...just walked Beau she was the best she has looked walking thus far, so thanks. Beau was a very tired but happy puppy. The swimming is really helping her. One more thing, we also experienced her mood to be much better after the swim and the following day. She seems happier, so I am really glad we found you and are doing this for Beau. You have a very strong and very lovingly gentle way of working with her, it's great to see what you do and serves to teach us better how to handle her also."	Photo ©Lauren Lent Border Collie Jake from Florida is getting loving and help with his neurological/ spine issues with Water Walking™ 2x a week at his own East Hampton, NY spa for the summer. "Thank you for a wonderful summer, Randy! You are truly an amazing person. We feel so lucky to have found you this summer. We will definitely keep in touch. Your patience and kindness are really quite special. You will always have a special place in our hearts."	Photo ©Randy Handwerger Shih Tzu Sandy enjoys one on one attention and try's to lose a little around the middle with Water Walking™ exercise 2x a week at his own spa by the sea.
Photo ©Randy Handwerger Shih Tzu Lily gets soothing, calming one on one attention with underwater massage and Water Walking™ to gain confidence to come out of her shell and have a happier disposition with new people, 2x a week at her own spa by the sea. "I am so happy with how Lily is doing, it's just what I wanted and hoped for her. Everyone is noticing, she's coming out of her shell and hasn't wanted to nip at anyone in more than a week and a half and there have been a lot of people in the house!"	Photo ©Neil Klar Cocker Spaniel Harry is nurtured while being securely introduced to his pool, swimming safely and also learns to be more at ease around the water. One day he may even like swimming!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com PooChin Sammi happily learns how to swim safely and well I might add, and how to enter and exit the pool properly.
Photo ©Claire Hooton Yellow Lab. Getti gets the cob webs out of her arthritic legs Water Walking™ in the warm water in the cold weather.	Photo ©Carrie Karo Black Lab. Retriever Midnight happily swam and Water Walked™ his way to breaking the S. S. Aqua Dog Strong Swimmer Record! Swim on Middy!	Photo ©Deborah Aiza Dachshund Mini Penny getting rehabbed from a ruptured disc surgery in warm water in winter.
Photo ©Toni Mennis Border Collie Mix Marley swims with full range of motion and non-weight bearing, to help Rehab. his rear legs due to Hip Dysplasia. "Oh yeah! Marley was completely shot. Knocked out in the middle of the room. Snoring and the whole bit. That was a good workout!"	Photo ©Margo Peterson St. Bernard Bandit swims to rehab from a spinal stroke with warm Water Walking™, non- (150 lb.) weight bearing, full range motion and lots of ear rubbing!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Border Collie Mix Fergus swims to keep arthritis from past elbow surgeries at bay and to have an outlet for extra energy release. A tired dog is a good dog. Fergus IS A GOOD DOG! "... your swimming is a blessing! We would be honored to have him on your wall of fame!"
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Shiloh Shepherd Starboard Splash has her first Safe Swim and Puppy Paddle swim session. She will continue lessons so she can hopefully live up to her name! She is just so darn cute slipping out of her Life Preserver I just had to share this!	Photo ©Bucky Benzenberg Mixed Breed Katie gets the creaks out of her knee and kinks out of her back a little Reiki and full range, low resistance, warm water, one-on-one, private swim time usually away from her little sister!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed Breed Pup Adelle learns to Safe Swim and Puppy Paddle after trying to sink her and her sister Katie first!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Charismatic French Bulldog Ralph swims to rehab his torn ACL and kept surgery at bay! One day he may actually swim in the bay with his daddy!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Beautiful Belle Ms. Campbell Rehabbed Post-op from both TPLO and Knee surgery! She is looking forward to running around East Hampton with her sister.	Photo ©Liz Brown Yellow Lab. mix Joy learns she can swim even when she can't touch bottom and it really isn't so scary! Joy has also learned to enjoy retrieving her toys from the deep end and swimming laps with her family in their pool which really helps with her arthritis from a past hip surgery! "We are amazed by the changes in Joy since you've been swimming her. When we first came to you, Joy was unable to jump in the car or to play frisbee with me - her favorite thing in all the world, so she must have been in great pain. Since you've been working with her, she jumps around like she did three years ago. By getting the weight off her legs in the pool and helping her to stretch and use those important muscles, you have given her an unexpected quality of life at this late age. It is GREAT! Thank you for all you've done to give us more good times with our sweet Joy."
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Tenacious Bull Terrier Mix Victory will live up to her name and reputations and rehab from her torn ACL surgery the S.S. Aqua Dog way- swimming!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed breed- Vizsla/Pitbull Otis Rehabs from surgery for a torn shoulder. He is learning to swim against the current to safely TRY to tire him out!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Hearing impaired Border Collie Mix Molly is getting her ya-ya's out and receiving Reiki to help calm her so she can find comfort being quiet in the quiet. Look how regal she looks!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Super sweet Border Collie Pepper is swimming his way to better health, rehabbing an atrophied hind leg from a cancerous tumor. Swim Pepper swim!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Gorgeous Golden Boy Max keeps young at heart, mind and body as an S.S. Aqua Dog Tennis Ball Retriever!	Photo ©Jim Ennis Yellow Lab Mardi swims to rehab Post-Op from Spinal Surgery for compressed discs. She even gets to enjoy her favorite ball time in a controlled, safe swim. She is a special girl who doesn't quit!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Handsome Yellow (almost white) Lab Duke, rejuvenates from the aftermath of years of food motivated adventures!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Puppy Face Golden Guy Buckley swims to rehab his torn ACL and kept surgery at bay and get some extra snuggling!	Photo ©KC Bailey Shepherd/ Yellow Lab. Mix Finney a true water dog loves the water and the way it keeps his aches and pains at bay Water Walking™ at the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa in the warm and cold weather. "Thank you again and again for all your help and wisdom. You truly are a dog's best ally...., I think these show how loving and gentle you are, though your hair is a lot better looking..., keep up your good work and kind deeds."
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Soft as cotton, Coton de Tulear Henri swims his little heart out to rehab his torn ACL post surgery and get some pent up energy out!	Photo ©Bob Morris Adorable, un-cropped and un-docked, rescued Schnauzer- mini Nicolette Safe Swims to learn how to enter and exit the pool safely just in case she gets carried away hunting frogs poolside!	Photo ©Patricia Fisher Stately, gentle soul, English Springer Spaniel Baxter swims to rehab his torn ACL and repaired knee after TWO surgeries, poor fella. You're a good sport Baxter!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Yellow Lab Buddy swims to rehab his front leg fracture and fused bone chip and to safely release his extra energy. A tired dog is a good dog and hopefully healthier dog. Buddy is a good sweet boy. "hardly any limping and very restive after his swim session. He seems happier too! It is miraculous this hydrotherapy!"	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Pekingese Cleo swims for rejuvenation to keep her young at heart and spry at her own spa by the sea!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed Breed Amelia swam at the warm water, enclosed, S.S. Aqua Dog Spa in the cooler weather cuz her bay was too cold for such a warm-hearted girl.
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed Breed Star swims to try to rehab a torn ACL and keep her trotting along without surgery.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Black Lab. Cleopatra, Queen of East Hampton, asserts her royalty poolside at S.S. Aqua Dog Spa and her own castle with Hydrotherapy and Canine Therapeutic Massage for her double elbow surgery Post-Op, all hail to the queen. You are without question absolutely fantastic! Thank you!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed breed Finnish Spitz-Chow Mix Shelby swims to rehab her torn ACL and kept surgery at bay while keeping her girlish figure sparkling! "Randy certainly is Shelby's best friend! She saved Shelby from a very expensive and risky surgery... two years later and my Shelby girl is healthy and thriving :) Thank you Randy! "My mom loved being there. She said "Wow, she is a beautiful creature!" She called you a dog whisperer. She was so thrilled to see the whole process. Thank you Randy. You are one in a million :)
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed breed Boston Terrier Mix Mickey swims to retrieve & relieve! Swimming to get toys to hopefully tire him out!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Portuguese Water Dog Joy learns to like her water 'genes' and swim to alleviate a stiff arthritic hip! "We are very happy with the progress she made in the pool. We have enjoyed seeing her progression and being in your company" "We appreciate your hard work..., Love your passion and dedication to the work you do improving dogs lives."	Photo ©Silas Selfe West highland Terrier Sadie learns Puppy Paddle and Safe Swim in her own pool like a pro the very first time!
Photo ©Jeanne Marin Super sweet Cocker Spaniel Sunny swims like a natural to help his neurological condition, strengthen and gain muscle mass and try to keep atrophy away!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Luscious lashed SCW Terrier pup Sydney learns Safe Swimming (and retrieving too- woo-hoo) while rehabbing, recouping and releasing pent up energy, post op., from elbow and shoulder surgery!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Independent minded, my kinda girl, Mixed Breed Casey brings out the Newfy in her, swimming to rehab from a dislocated hip, you go girl!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed breed sweet Honey Bee swims to try to get the sting out of her torn ACL and keep surgery at bay so she can keep buzzing along the beach.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Weimaraner Clutch swimming and retrieving a tennis ball to rehab after ACL surgery, go dog go!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Yellow Lab Smiling Shelly swimming to help relieve joint calcification, arthritis and torn ACL's-phew, yet she still smiles! "You are indeed very gifted with animals - kind gentle consistent and intuitive - Shelly is having such a good time and I feel so lucky to have found you"- Shelly's caregiver a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Beautiful Black Lab Alberto learns 'Puppy Paddle' and 'Safe Swim' with the hopes of loving it like his Brown and Yellow brothers. Thank you! He had a ball and is now swimming (a little bit) in the ocean!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Largest Lab tongue ever! Big Boy Benson continues on the family tradition of swimming at S.S. Aqua Dog while the newest addition Jackson cheers him on!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Looking very regal even though a little nervous for her first swim, she was a good sport and a very sweet, good natured girl!!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed Breed, blind, deaf, surprisingly confident, super smart, sweet and smiley Dakota AKA Houdini figures out every way to get out of a life preserver!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed Breed, blind, deaf, amazingly calm, and cuddly Parker surprises us with his comfort in the water even if not thrilled about swimming.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed Breed, Momma's boy, Cooper swims like a pro but prefers the treats and spa life, to rehab a torn ACL post surgery while his half brother Cody looks on. "You did a fantastic job with Cooper in and out of the pool! His recovery is well on its way and we have you to thank for that. If you ever need a reference from us we'd be more than happy to give you glowing remarks! The fact that Cooper gave you lots of kisses, is the only proof we need to know that he enjoyed his time spent with you in the pool. Thanks again for everything! We will keep in touch to schedule more swimming for next summer."
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed Breed, super sweet Black Lab Bits, the most senior swimmer the S.S. Aqua Dog has had the honor to swim with, remains cool even in the midst of a heat wave!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Golden Doodle puppy Cody learns not only how to Puppy Paddle and Safely Swim but how to luv it! He launches off the steps and retrieves like a good Golden Retriever and Poodle would do! What an adorable Doodle!	Photo ©RandyProducitons.com Where's the Ball? Black Lab Roxy had a ball, safely getting her ball crazy out in the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa during Rehab from her ACL surgery. She's on the ball!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Chesapeake Bay Ret. Capt. Jack gets a landlubbers massage to help work out all the creaks and get some relief from his Osteoarthritis so he can keep on swimming and retrieving. Randy is remarkable, she has passion and a gift.....She worked on my Chesapeake Capt. Jack who was having severe nerve pain in his hind quarters, and for over a month now he has been back to normal and ready for duck season. One more treatment I think Randy, just to pamper him! Thanks for everything" ...His attitude has changed dramatically about his hind quarters, and he now will let me pet him there, where only recently he was very sensitive about it. I don't know what you did, but it sure seems to have made a dramatic difference..."	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Belgian Sheep Dog Chartu gets a soothing massage fit for a king to help relieve his arthritis after years of ruling the beach.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Tibetian Tibetian Terrier Tiger gets a Therapeutic Massage to help ease him and he gets a little extra loving at the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa.
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Tibetian Tibetian Terrier puppy Oscar gets a relaxing massage to see what it is like just for the fun of it (lucky dog!) at the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Shih Tzu Lucky is living up to his good fortune name! Here he is getting hydrotherapy to rehab from a disc surgery, in warm water on a cold fall day, all while licking his lips for more dogOdog treats:)	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Adorable Australian Shepherd Pup Lexi get acclimated to swimming to help rehab from a past ACL tear repair and gets to work on loosing a little around the middle and have some special one on one time too!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Sweet Marley swims to clean out the cob webs and stay young at heart, mind and body. Go Marley girl go!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Well mannered Weimaraner Heidi calmly swims to rejuvenate her hind legs and get some non-weight bearing exercise. Ahhh!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Wild eyed Weimaraner Toldi frantically swims to retriever tennis balls and get his yah-yahs out in a healthy way while his dog tired sister looks on. Silly boy.
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Bouncy Black Lab Darcy learns how to safely get in and out of the pool and practices how to keep his back end bouncing up instead of below:), so adorable!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Calm, cool and collected Mixed breed Darla shows her sister how it is done! A natural swimmer but prefers to be a lap dog or a cocktail table, pretty girl!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Afgan Hound Elizabeth is not happy about looking like a wet mop or the wire in her wrist from surgery. She was a good sport about swimming for rehab and had the most amazing non wet dog smell, kinda like flowers! Get well soon Elizabeth!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com The cutest Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Henry retrieves tennis balls larger than he can fit in his mouth like a pro! His zest for sport is hard to match, rehabbing his shoulder should help him get back in the game!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Sweet, sweet, sweet, Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Milton learns how to swim calmly and find more ease in and around the water especially if his daddy is near and has the goods, one day he may even be a water dog!	Photo ©RandyProductiosn.com Shy and sweet as sugar, serene, mini Poodle Snowy, gets some hydrotherapy to rehab post op. for a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery. Such a good little trooper, swim Snowy swim!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Beautiful shinny coated Black Lab Mix Mick swims like a rock star once he gets rid of the stage fright to help rehab his rear leg, rock on Jagger! "...he is swimming more now than he ever did. Thanks to you."	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Momma's boy Cocker Spaniel Popichulo "learns" to like retrieving a tennis ball while swimming with our touching the bottom, which really wasn't so bad after all!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Learning to be a Momma's boy, retrieve AND to swim safely! Portuguese Water Dog Myles, shows off his heritage as an Aqua Dog! He was happy, all wet for his first swim session!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Adorable, Teddy bear like Pippina drinks in all that S.S. Aqua Dog Spa has to offer (especially the water and treats!), as she rehabs from a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery. What a good sport!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Sweet and petite, mixed breed Jasper, learns to swim and rehabs from a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery, up north in his own spa. A lucky break for this full of life, RESCUED southern Beau.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com You would never know it by the smile on her face, but Chessy a mixed breed is rehabbing, post op., from an ACL repair surgery. We are hoping hydrotherapy will be a safe, non-weight bearing way to get her ya ya's out as she rebuilds- slowly (key word:))!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Rescued Mixed Breed Duke is such a sweet little trooper as he gets hydrotherapy for rehab post-op from a Spinal surgery for ruptured discs. He shows us how well his little legs can more in the water without having to bare his weight. Bueno Duke from Puerto Rico!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Puerto Rican Rescue Mixed Breed Rosie gives me the eye while she has hydrotherapy to rehab a possible ACL injury. She is a good natured, natural in the water even though she wasn't much of a swimmer before she got here, swim Rosie swim!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Yellow Lab Hero lives up to his name as he conquers his fear of paws not touching the bottom while swimming, to ease his arthritic aches and pains. So relaxed at the end he was falling asleep!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Welsh Corgi Elvis keeps his namesake spirit alive melting girls hearts with his sweet nature and good looks. In return hydrotherapy will help his back so he doesn't have to sing the Corgi blues!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Labradoodle Sailor already an energetic, strong swimmer prefers freestyle and has more interest in her beau Alberto and his toys than me and mine. I get it, you are an independent, free spirit like me! Swim free good girl!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Poodle Mini Danny Boy has the luck of the Irish! He was adopted by a loving momma who wants to take him everywhere even paddle boarding with her! So Danny Boy is at S.S. Aqua Dog Spa fine tuning his swimming skills, learning safe swim practices and building his confidence to keep up with her! Lucky boy!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Mixed breed Zak- sweet, loveable boy, loves his new world yet swimming in a pool not so much! We hope to help his sunny disposition shine in the water too, or at least learn how to get in and out safely while getting a workout with Randy to boot! Shine Zak Shine!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com German Shepherd Wettle is such a good sweetheart of a girl as she gets over her dislike of water and swims beautifully to help keep the symptoms of DM away.	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Yellow Lab Libby- exuberant and ball driven shows us how a real field Lab retrieves as she rehabs her torn ACL, go Libby go!
Photo ©RandyProductions.com Chocolate Lab Baron- shows me how strong he is after undergoing surgery for a broken leg, broken back vertebrae and MRSA virus! He swims like a fish and retrieves like a real Lab! Now if we can only get him to take it slow- ha-ha!	Photo ©RandyProductions.com Yellow Lab Chase- a very happy, playful pup learns how to enter the water and swim! He is so smart he instinctive knows how to retrieve and return the ball to me all while rehabbing his sore shoulder and working out his wildness! Yahoo Chase!

S. S. Aqua Dog Swimmers

Shiloh Shepherd ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Ellen Levy

Shiloh Shepherd Sylvester with Degenerative Myelopathy enjoyed nine more 'quality of life' months thanks to swimming.

"I felt like I could do something for him and myself!"

See him Water Walking™: http://www.youtube.com/SSAquaDog

Choc. Lab. Yellow Lab ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Alicia Castro

European Lab. Retrievers Dave and Billy received help with Arthritis and had Aquatic Dog exercise all summer long.

Golden Retriever ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Audrey Lee

Golden Retriever Solomon got help with his 'tennis ball crazy knee' and weight management.

Beagle ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Audrey Lee

Beagle Willie avoided surgery from a fall and bone chip on his knee with Water Walking™.

"I cant believe its been 3 yrs since Willie's injury. thx again. he never had to go under the knife:)"

Puggle ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Audrey Lee

Puggle Puppy Baxter learned to swim.

Shar-Pei ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©RandyProductions.com

Chinese Shar-Pei Puppy Theo learned to get out of the pool safely.

Flat Coated Retriever ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Randy Handwerger

Flat Coated Retriever Tucker Rehabs post op. from a torn Shoulder cartilage Water Walking™.

Yellow Lab. ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Jane Lappin

Yellow Lab. Retriever Curry was able to Water Walk™ when all the other pools were closed.

"Did I send you the picture of Curry on the beach this winter? It shows your work!... we are doing great..."

Husky Mix ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Rich Lombardi

Husky Mix the Famous Fannie the Fig Mister gets year-round rehab.

"I don't know what we would have done without you. I know that we could have located a place that does canine physical therapy but it's not the same kind of personal and caring environment. And I know that Fannie would not have felt comfortable going and we would not have wanted to stress her. We would have been at a loss. She's always very spunky the few days after swimming. Maybe a little tired but definitely more alert. So I know it's benefiting her."

Beagle ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Abbey Allen

Beagle Rosie gets to keep her legS from being AMPUTATED- thanks to swimming!

"The progress is so amazing only after 3 swims! I just can't believe it! Thank you so much for helping me with this!"

Golden Retriever ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Rich Lombardi

Golden Retriever Lucy enjoys retrieving rubber duckies while Water Walking™ post op. ACL surgery.

Rat Terrier ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Marcia Winter

Rat Terrier Beale looks for guidance rehabbing post op. after a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery.

"Randy you are doing such a wonderful job with Beales. We thank you very, very much for helping him get better."

See him Water Walking™: http://www.youtube.com/SSAquaDog

Mini Poodle ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Karen Hess

Mini Poodle Beau with Rasta curls hugs and kisses Rasta Randy while Water Walking™ post op. ACL surgery.

"...just walked Beau she was the best she has looked walking thus far, so thanks. Beau was a very tired but happy puppy. The swimming is really helping her. One more thing, we also experienced her mood to be much better after the swim and the following day. She seems happier, so I am really glad we found you and are doing this for Beau. You have a very strong and very lovingly gentle way of working with her, it's great to see what you do and serves to teach us better how to handle her also."

Border Collie ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Lauren Lent

Border Collie Jake from Florida is getting loving and help with his neurological/ spine issues with Water Walking™ 2x a week at his own East Hampton, NY spa for the summer.

"Thank you for a wonderful summer, Randy! You are truly an amazing person. We feel so lucky to have found you this summer. We will definitely keep in touch. Your patience and kindness are really quite special. You will always have a special place in our hearts."

Shiih Tzu ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Randy Handwerger

Shih Tzu Sandy enjoys one on one attention and try's to lose a little around the middle with Water Walking™ exercise 2x a week at his own spa by the sea.

Shilh Tzu ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Randy Handwerger

Shih Tzu Lily gets soothing, calming one on one attention with underwater massage and Water Walking™ to gain confidence to come out of her shell and have a happier disposition with new people, 2x a week at her own spa by the sea.

"I am so happy with how Lily is doing, it's just what I wanted and hoped for her. Everyone is noticing, she's coming out of her shell and hasn't wanted to nip at anyone in more than a week and a half and there have been a lot of people in the house!"

Cocker Spaniel ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Neil Klar

Cocker Spaniel Harry is nurtured while being securely introduced to his pool, swimming safely and also learns to be more at ease around the water. One day he may even like swimming!

PooChin Sammi

Photo ©RandyProductions.com

PooChin Sammi happily learns how to swim safely and well I might add, and how to enter and exit the pool properly.

Yellow Lab. ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Claire Hooton

Yellow Lab. Getti gets the cob webs out of her arthritic legs Water Walking™ in the warm water in the cold weather.

Black Lab. ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Carrie Karo

Black Lab. Retriever Midnight happily swam and Water Walked™ his way to breaking the S. S. Aqua Dog Strong Swimmer Record! Swim on Middy!

Mini Dachshund ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Deborah Aiza

Dachshund Mini Penny getting rehabbed from a ruptured disc surgery in warm water in winter.

Border Collie ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Toni Mennis

Border Collie Mix Marley swims with full range of motion and non-weight bearing, to help Rehab. his rear legs due to Hip Dysplasia.

"Oh yeah! Marley was completely shot. Knocked out in the middle of the room. Snoring and the whole bit. That was a good workout!"

St. Bernard ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Margo Peterson

St. Bernard Bandit swims to rehab from a spinal stroke with warm Water Walking™, non- (150 lb.) weight bearing, full range motion and lots of ear rubbing!

Border Collie Mix ©RandyProductions.com

Photo ©RandyProductions.com

Border Collie Mix Fergus swims to keep arthritis from past elbow surgeries at bay and to have an outlet for extra energy release. A tired dog is a good dog. Fergus IS A GOOD DOG!

"... your swimming is a blessing! We would be honored to have him on your wall of fame!"

Shiloh Shepherd ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©RandyProductions.com

Shiloh Shepherd Starboard Splash has her first Safe Swim and Puppy Paddle swim session. She will continue lessons so she can hopefully live up to her name!

She is just so darn cute slipping out of her Life Preserver I just had to share this!

Shepherd Mix ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©Bucky Benzenberg

Mixed Breed Katie gets the creaks out of her knee and kinks out of her back a little Reiki and full range, low resistance, warm water, one-on-one, private swim time usually away from her little sister!

Mixed Breed ©randyproductions.com

Photo ©RandyProductions.com

Mixed Breed Pup Adelle learns to Safe Swim and Puppy Paddle after trying to sink her and her sister Katie first!

French Bulldog ©RandyProductions.com

Photo ©RandyProductions.com

Charismatic French Bulldog Ralph swims to rehab his torn ACL and kept surgery at bay! One day he may actually swim in the bay with his daddy!

English Springer Spaniel ©RandyProductions.com

Photo ©RandyProductions.com

Beautiful Belle Ms. Campbell Rehabbed Post-op from both TPLO and Knee surgery! She is looking forward to running around East Hampton with her sister.

Yellow Lab Mix Joy

Photo ©Liz Brown

Yellow Lab. mix Joy learns she can swim even when she can't touch bottom and it really isn't so scary! Joy has also learned to enjoy retrieving her toys from the deep end and swimming laps with her family in their pool which really helps with her arthritis from a past hip surgery!

"We are amazed by the changes in Joy since you've been swimming her. When we first came to you, Joy was unable to jump in the car or to play frisbee with me - her favorite thing in all the world, so she must have been in great pain. Since you've been working with her, she jumps around like she did three years ago. By getting the weight off her legs in the pool and helping her to stretch and use those important muscles, you have given her an unexpected quality of life at this late age. It is GREAT! Thank you for all you've done to give us more good times with our sweet Joy."

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Tenacious Bull Terrier Mix Victory will live up to her name and reputations and rehab from her torn ACL surgery the S.S. Aqua Dog way- swimming!

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Mixed breed- Vizsla/Pitbull Otis Rehabs from surgery for a torn shoulder. He is learning to swim against the current to safely TRY to tire him out!

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Hearing impaired Border Collie Mix Molly is getting her ya-ya's out and receiving Reiki to help calm her so she can find comfort being quiet in the quiet. Look how regal she looks!

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Super sweet Border Collie Pepper is swimming his way to better health, rehabbing an atrophied hind leg from a cancerous tumor. Swim Pepper swim!

Golden Retriever Max

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Gorgeous Golden Boy Max keeps young at heart, mind and body as an S.S. Aqua Dog Tennis Ball Retriever!

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Yellow Lab Mardi swims to rehab Post-Op from Spinal Surgery for compressed discs. She even gets to enjoy her favorite ball time in a controlled, safe swim.

She is a special girl who doesn't quit!

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Handsome Yellow (almost white) Lab Duke, rejuvenates from the aftermath of years of food motivated adventures!

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Puppy Face Golden Guy Buckley swims to rehab his torn ACL and kept surgery at bay and get some extra snuggling!

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Shepherd/ Yellow Lab. Mix Finney a true water dog loves the water and the way it keeps his aches and pains at bay Water Walking™ at the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa in the warm and cold weather.

"Thank you again and again for all your help and wisdom. You truly are a dog's best ally...., I think these show how loving and gentle you are, though your hair is a lot better looking..., keep up your good work and kind deeds."

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Soft as cotton, Coton de Tulear Henri swims his little heart out to rehab his torn ACL post surgery and get some pent up energy out!

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Adorable, un-cropped and un-docked, rescued Schnauzer- mini Nicolette Safe Swims to learn how to enter and exit the pool safely just in case she gets carried away hunting frogs poolside!

English Springer Spaniel Baxter©RandyProductions.com

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Stately, gentle soul, English Springer Spaniel Baxter swims to rehab his torn ACL and repaired knee after TWO surgeries, poor fella. You're a good sport Baxter!

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Yellow Lab Buddy swims to rehab his front leg fracture and fused bone chip and to safely release his extra energy. A tired dog is a good dog and hopefully healthier dog. Buddy is a good sweet boy.

"hardly any limping and very restive after his swim session. He seems happier too! It is miraculous this hydrotherapy!"

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Pekingese Cleo swims for rejuvenation to keep her young at heart and spry at her own spa by the sea!

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Mixed Breed Amelia swam at the warm water, enclosed, S.S. Aqua Dog Spa in the cooler weather cuz her bay was too cold for such a warm-hearted girl.

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Mixed Breed Star swims to try to rehab a torn ACL and keep her trotting along without surgery.

Black Lab Cleo

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Black Lab. Cleopatra, Queen of East Hampton, asserts her royalty poolside at S.S. Aqua Dog Spa and her own castle with Hydrotherapy and Canine Therapeutic Massage for her double elbow surgery Post-Op, all hail to the queen.

You are without question absolutely fantastic! Thank you!

Mixed Breed- Finnish Spitz-Chow Shelby©RandyProductions.com

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Mixed breed Finnish Spitz-Chow Mix Shelby swims to rehab her torn ACL and kept surgery at bay while keeping her girlish figure sparkling!

"Randy certainly is Shelby's best friend! She saved Shelby from a very expensive and risky surgery... two years later and my Shelby girl is healthy and thriving :) Thank you Randy!

"My mom loved being there. She said "Wow, she is a beautiful creature!" She called you a dog whisperer. She was so thrilled to see the whole process. Thank you Randy. You are one in a million :)

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Mixed breed Boston Terrier Mix Mickey swims to retrieve & relieve! Swimming to get toys to hopefully tire him out!

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Portuguese Water Dog Joy learns to like her water 'genes' and swim to alleviate a stiff arthritic hip!

"We are very happy with the progress she made in the pool. We have enjoyed seeing her progression and being in your company"

"We appreciate your hard work..., Love your passion and dedication to the work you do improving dogs lives."

Westie Sadie

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West highland Terrier Sadie learns Puppy Paddle and Safe Swim in her own pool like a pro the very first time!

Cocker Sunny

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Super sweet Cocker Spaniel Sunny swims like a natural to help his neurological condition, strengthen and gain muscle mass and try to keep atrophy away!

SCW Terrier Sydney

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Luscious lashed SCW Terrier pup Sydney learns Safe Swimming (and retrieving too- woo-hoo) while rehabbing, recouping and releasing pent up energy, post op., from elbow and shoulder surgery!

Mixed Breed Casey

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Independent minded, my kinda girl, Mixed Breed Casey brings out the Newfy in her, swimming to rehab from a dislocated hip, you go girl!

Mixed breed Honey Bee

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Mixed breed sweet Honey Bee swims to try to get the sting out of her torn ACL and keep surgery at bay so she can keep buzzing along the beach.

Weimaraner Clutch

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Weimaraner Clutch swimming and retrieving a tennis ball to rehab after ACL surgery, go dog go!

Yellow Lab Shelly

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Yellow Lab Smiling Shelly swimming to help relieve joint calcification, arthritis and torn ACL's-phew, yet she still smiles!

"You are indeed very gifted with animals - kind gentle consistent and intuitive - Shelly is having such a good time and I feel so lucky to have found you"- Shelly's caregiver a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)

Black lab Alberto

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Beautiful Black Lab Alberto learns 'Puppy Paddle' and 'Safe Swim' with the hopes of loving it like his Brown and Yellow brothers.

Thank you! He had a ball and is now swimming (a little bit) in the ocean!

Black Lab Benson

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Largest Lab tongue ever! Big Boy Benson continues on the family tradition of swimming at S.S. Aqua Dog while the newest addition Jackson cheers him on!

Mixed Breed Martha

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Looking very regal even though a little nervous for her first swim, she was a good sport and a very sweet, good natured girl!!

Mixed Breed Dakota

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Mixed Breed, blind, deaf, surprisingly confident, super smart, sweet and smiley Dakota AKA Houdini figures out every way to get out of a life preserver!

Mixed Breed Parker

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Mixed Breed, blind, deaf, amazingly calm, and cuddly Parker surprises us with his comfort in the water even if not thrilled about swimming.

Mixed Breed Cooper

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Mixed Breed, Momma's boy, Cooper swims like a pro but prefers the treats and spa life, to rehab a torn ACL post surgery while his half brother Cody looks on.

"You did a fantastic job with Cooper in and out of the pool! His recovery is well on its way and we have you to thank for that. If you ever need a reference from us we'd be more than happy to give you glowing remarks! The fact that Cooper gave you lots of kisses, is the only proof we need to know that he enjoyed his time spent with you in the pool. Thanks again for everything! We will keep in touch to schedule more swimming for next summer."

Black Lab Bits

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Mixed Breed, super sweet Black Lab Bits, the most senior swimmer the S.S. Aqua Dog has had the honor to swim with, remains cool even in the midst of a heat wave!

Golden Doodle Cody

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Golden Doodle puppy Cody learns not only how to Puppy Paddle and Safely Swim but how to luv it! He launches off the steps and retrieves like a good Golden Retriever and Poodle would do! What an adorable Doodle!

Black Lab Roxy

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Where's the Ball? Black Lab Roxy had a ball, safely getting her ball crazy out in the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa during Rehab from her ACL surgery. She's on the ball!

Chesapeake Bay Ret. Capt. Jack

Chesapeake Bay Ret. Capt. Jack gets a landlubbers massage to help work out all the creaks and get some relief from his Osteoarthritis so he can keep on swimming and retrieving.

Randy is remarkable, she has passion and a gift.....She worked on my Chesapeake Capt. Jack who was having severe nerve pain in his hind quarters, and for over a month now he has been back to normal and ready for duck season. One more treatment I think Randy, just to pamper him! Thanks for everything" ...His attitude has changed dramatically about his hind quarters, and he now will let me pet him there, where only recently he was very sensitive about it. I don't know what you did, but it sure seems to have made a dramatic difference..."

Belgian Sheep Dog Chartu gets a soothing massage fit for a king to help relieve his arthritis after years of ruling the beach.

Tibetian Terrier Tiger

Tibetian Tibetian Terrier Tiger gets a Therapeutic Massage to help ease him and he gets a little extra loving at the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa.

Tibetian Terrier Oscar

Tibetian Tibetian Terrier puppy Oscar gets a relaxing massage to see what it is like just for the fun of it (lucky dog!) at the S.S. Aqua Dog Spa.

Shih Tzu Lucky is living up to his good fortune name! Here he is getting hydrotherapy to rehab from a disc surgery, in warm water on a cold fall day, all while licking his lips for more dogOdog treats:)

Australian Shepherd Lexi

Adorable Australian Shepherd Pup Lexi get acclimated to swimming to help rehab from a past ACL tear repair and gets to work on loosing a little around the middle and have some special one on one time too!

White German Shepherd Mix Marley

Sweet Marley swims to clean out the cob webs and stay young at heart, mind and body. Go Marley girl go!

Weimaraner-Heidi swims

Well mannered Weimaraner Heidi calmly swims to rejuvenate her hind legs and get some non-weight bearing exercise. Ahhh!

Weimaraner-Toldi swims

Wild eyed Weimaraner Toldi frantically swims to retriever tennis balls and get his yah-yahs out in a healthy way while his dog tired sister looks on. Silly boy.

Black-Lab-Darcy swims

Bouncy Black Lab Darcy learns how to safely get in and out of the pool and practices how to keep his back end bouncing up instead of below:), so adorable!

Mixed-Breed-Darla swims

Calm, cool and collected Mixed breed Darla shows her sister how it is done! A natural swimmer but prefers to be a lap dog or a cocktail table, pretty girl!

Afgan Hound Elizabeth is not happy about looking like a wet mop or the wire in her wrist from surgery. She was a good sport about swimming for rehab and had the most amazing non wet dog smell, kinda like flowers! Get well soon Elizabeth!

Cavalier-King-Charles-Spaniel-Henry swims

The cutest Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Henry retrieves tennis balls larger than he can fit in his mouth like a pro! His zest for sport is hard to match, rehabbing his shoulder should help him get back in the game!

Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Milton- S.S. Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy

Sweet, sweet, sweet, Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier Milton learns how to swim calmly and find more ease in and around the water especially if his daddy is near and has the goods, one day he may even be a water dog!

Poodle Mini Snowy- S.S. Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy

Shy and sweet as sugar, serene, mini Poodle Snowy, gets some hydrotherapy to rehab post op. for a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery. Such a good little trooper, swim Snowy swim!

Black lab Mix Mick- S.S. Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy

Beautiful shinny coated Black Lab Mix Mick swims like a rock star once he gets rid of the stage fright to help rehab his rear leg, rock on Jagger!

"...he is swimming more now than he ever did. Thanks to you."

Cocker Spaniel-S.S. Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy and Therapeutic massage for dogs

Momma's boy Cocker Spaniel Popichulo "learns" to like retrieving a tennis ball while swimming with our touching the bottom, which really wasn't so bad after all!

Portuguese Water Dog Myles

Learning to be a Momma's boy, retrieve AND to swim safely! Portuguese Water Dog Myles, shows off his heritage as an Aqua Dog! He was happy, all wet for his first swim session!

Chow Chow Pappina- S.S. Aqua Dog- Hydrotherapy

Adorable, Teddy bear like Pippina drinks in all that S.S. Aqua Dog Spa has to offer (especially the water and treats!), as she rehabs from a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery. What a good sport!

Mixed Breed Jasper

Sweet and petite, mixed breed Jasper, learns to swim and rehabs from a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), surgery, up north in his own spa. A lucky break for this full of life, RESCUED southern Beau.

Mixed Breed Chessy

You would never know it by the smile on her face, but Chessy a mixed breed is rehabbing, post op., from an ACL repair surgery. We are hoping hydrotherapy will be a safe, non-weight bearing way to get her ya ya's out as she rebuilds- slowly (key word:))!

Mixed Breed Duke

Rescued Mixed Breed Duke is such a sweet little trooper as he gets hydrotherapy for rehab post-op from a Spinal surgery for ruptured discs. He shows us how well his little legs can more in the water without having to bare his weight. Bueno Duke from Puerto Rico!

Mixed Breed Rosie

Puerto Rican Rescue Mixed Breed Rosie gives me the eye while she has hydrotherapy to rehab a possible ACL injury. She is a good natured, natural in the water even though she wasn't much of a swimmer before she got here, swim Rosie swim!

Yellow Lab Hero Swimming

Yellow Lab Hero lives up to his name as he conquers his fear of paws not touching the bottom while swimming, to ease his arthritic aches and pains. So relaxed at the end he was falling asleep!

Welsh Corgi Elvis

Welsh Corgi Elvis keeps his namesake spirit alive melting girls hearts with his sweet nature and good looks. In return hydrotherapy will help his back so he doesn't have to sing the Corgi blues!

S.S. Aqua Dog Labradoodle sailor Swimming

Labradoodle Sailor already an energetic, strong swimmer prefers freestyle and has more interest in her beau Alberto and his toys than me and mine. I get it, you are an independent, free spirit like me! Swim free good girl!

Poodle Mini Danny Boy

Poodle Mini Danny Boy has the luck of the Irish! He was adopted by a loving momma who wants to take him everywhere even paddle boarding with her! So Danny Boy is at S.S. Aqua Dog Spa fine tuning his swimming skills, learning safe swim practices and building his confidence to keep up with her! Lucky boy!

Mixed breed Zak

Mixed breed Zak- sweet, loveable boy, loves his new world yet swimming in a pool not so much! We hope to help his sunny disposition shine in the water too, or at least learn how to get in and out safely while getting a workout with Randy to boot! Shine Zak Shine!

German Shepherd Wettle

German Shepherd Wettle is such a good sweetheart of a girl as she gets over her dislike of water and swims beautifully to help keep the symptoms of DM away.

Yellow Lab Libby

Yellow Lab Libby- exuberant and ball driven shows us how a real field Lab retrieves as she rehabs her torn ACL, go Libby go!

Choc. Lab Baron

Chocolate Lab Baron- shows me how strong he is after undergoing surgery for a broken leg, broken back vertebrae and MRSA virus! He swims like a fish and retrieves like a real Lab! Now if we can only get him to take it slow- ha-ha!

Yellow Lab

Yellow Lab Chase- a very happy, playful pup learns how to enter the water and swim! He is so smart he instinctive knows how to retrieve and return the ball to me all while rehabbing his sore shoulder and working out his wildness! Yahoo Chase!