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.

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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!"

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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!"

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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!

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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.

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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!

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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."

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!

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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!

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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!

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

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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)

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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!

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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!

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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!!

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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!

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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.

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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."

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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..."

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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.

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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.

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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:)

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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! 

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

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

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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."

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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:))!

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Rescued from Puerto Rico, a Satos Dog, 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!

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Puerto Rican Rescue, Satos Dog, 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!

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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

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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!

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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!

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Australian Shepherd Briscoe- a puppy faced gentleman, with the most beautiful coat, tries on swimming for size.  Let's see if this is the fit to help build some strength in his ole rear legs.

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Yellow Lab Mix Nala- full of unique personality smiles for the camera to get her cherished treats!  Already a water dog she learns the ropes of controlled hydrotherapy with Randy to get help with her hip dysplasia.  What a sweet girl!

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Yellow Lab Gabby swims like she loves it, cuz she does!  A genuine water loving, ball retrieving Lab!  Hydrotherapy for the torn tendon in her ankle should be a piece a of cake (or handful of dog treats in this case) and fun to boot and off with the boot!!!  Go Gabby Go!

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Ahni, is thinking how do I get that treat and get out of here!  Not everybody loves swimming.  Ahni shows us that even with a neurological condition, nothing is gonna slow her down!

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German Shepherd Cesar, lives up to his great name and has the disposition that is even greater.  He is receiving hydrotherapy to help him lose weight, gain strength, endurance and rehab from ACL and spine issues to bring him back to his grandeur!  You will rule this Cesar!

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Duck Tolling Retriever Colin burns up his abundant energy safely swimming to rehab his torn shoulder ligaments.  He even duck dives for a fish toy, what a retriever!

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Labradoodle Duncan learns to get in and out of his pool, swim safely and LOVE it!  His mom was right he really did wanna swim even in the deep end!  So you see you really can teach an older dog new tricks!!!  Yeah Duncan, so proud of you!

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Standard Poodle Romeo amazes the doctors with his progress moving his front leg, rehabbing from Radial paralysis from an accident.  He also gets his pent up energy out safely swimming and playing with me in his beautiful backyard therapeutic salt water pool!  Lucky me and with hopefully more luck we will keep the forward progress going along with weight-less leaps and bounds!  Look out Juliet, Romeo is coming back!

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Mixed Breed Beagle Mix Lucy smiles for the camera to show how sweet this FOSTER girl is (hint- hint anyone looking for those loving eyes?).  She is adjusting beautifully to learning how to swim and maneuver herself with just 3 legs!  Her recently amputated front limb is no challenge for this smart, amiable little lady looking for her forever home!  Contact Gimme Shelter Rescue if you have room for a little love in your life!!!

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Adorable Golden Retriever girl Lily shows interest in the pool and comfort with water and is showing willingness to learn how to get in and out of the pool safely and swim in good form!  She just prefers a human hug and life raft (me) to get the ball rolling.  Any day now, I have faith this golden will be retrieving water toys along with tons of kisses poolside!  You go golden girl!

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Yellow Lab Lola swims and retrieves like a happy lab pup to loose a little around her middle.  Hard to tell by the picture but she really does love swimming even more than her GSD brother Cesar!

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American Bulldog Roxy shows me her sweet mellow love bug side as she gets relief from all her aches and pains with Cold Laser therapy.  What a sweet, beautiful face!

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Doberman Pinscher Zeus an exuberant sweet boy shows how big and loveable he is as he tries to get over his fear of water to make his pop proud.

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Yellow Lab Max gets a little relief from the aches and pains and some special attention while getting a Therapeutic Massage and Cold Laser Therapy.  Relaxed to the Max:)

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Belgian Sheepdog CharJ gets some one on one and deep relaxing Therapeutic Massage to help sooth away the worries of having a new kid in town, ahhh, sweet big brother!

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Mixed Breed, newly adopted from Arf, pup Elton.  Dog tired in a good way after his first 'Safety Swim', 'Puppy Paddle' session and play date with Randy at his new home down south.  So cute, so sweet, so smart now if we can only get him to love the water we will be over Joy'ed!

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Former seeing eye dog recruit Black Lab Brando try's his hand or shall we say paw, at hydrotherapy to slim down and help get back in shape from a recent ACL tear.  He'd rather get rubs and attention then swim but slow and steady is the motto for S.S. Aqua Dog!  Water Walk™ it off brando:)

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Best friend and constant companion Yellow Lab Duke shows he is a natural, at hydrotherapy to ease the aches and pains of getting mature.  He still has a lot of swimming in his future!

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Afgan Hound Rocky is true to his name!  He is a real fighter as he rehabs from surgery to repair his elbow. With the eye of a tiger and the spirit of a sweet little lamb he immediately reaped the benefit of the Cold Laser Therapy and enjoys some one on one time with a soothing Therapeutic Massage.  We are all routing for you Rocky!!! 

"I'm lucky as Randy comes to us ...... So much easier than driving an hour and half back and forth to the closest rehab facility .... Rocky loves her!"  I love you Randy !!! I only love Flippy a lil bit tho ... Lol !!

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Former Search and Rescue dog, Yellow Lab Bear shows he still has got his game on!  Retrieving his favorite toy at S.S. Aqua dog spa while he gets back to summer shape!

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Man about town, Bichon Frise Arby comes to S.S. Aqua Dog to trim down and ease the discomfort of an ACL tear and arthritis in the warm water so he is ready for the beach again.

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Afgan Hound Kitty is is one cool cat!  She is sporting the safety glasses and receiving Cold Laser Therapy to help comfort and help heal after ACL repair surgery.  She is just the sweetest girl!

"Randy is one of the most compassionate persons I ever met ... Such a doll ..."  "She is The fabulous Randy!"  "Kitty sends you a hug ... She feels great today after you gave her therapy ..... Xoxoxo"

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Miss Adorable, English Bulldog Pup Stella struts her wiggly butt as she learns how to safely swim and puppy paddle in her pool with her fan club cheering on, you go girl, STELLA!!!

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Labradoodle Rusty gets his feet and a whole lot more wet with his first experience learning how to safely swim and puppy paddle!  We'll see if he learns to love it more than his sister did!  Such a silly puppy:)

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Wild Child Delilah, 1 year old Standard Poodle shows she has no fear of the water, actually she loves it but wants to learn the finesse of calm, safe, swimming and smoother retrieving via buddy paddling.

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Good ole Goldie, Afgan Hound, feeling achey from Rheumatoid Arthritis gets his zest for life back after the very first Cold laser Therapy treatment!  Rod Stewart look out- ha!

"Some people are skeptical even some veterinarians ... I definitely see improvement with these treatments... Goldie feels energetic the day after his treatment..."

"We used to travel over an hour and a half each way but NOW we have Randy Handwerger who comes to the house !!!!!!! We are so lucky .. Randy is amazing with our dogs .. She swims them here and gives therapeutic massages and cold laser therapy .... Randy Productions/ S.S. Aqua Dog!!!!!!!!"

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Little Annie, one of the smallest with one of the biggest efforts!  This little motorboat of all 16 lbs Pomeranian, swarm her little legs off to safely learn how to swim and get in and out of her beautiful backyard pool!  She was a natural got it right the very first time.  So proud of this little love!

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Mixed Breed beauty Princess joins her best Buddy Black Lab Alberto in being an accomplished swimmer.  They both get to run around one of the nicest pads in EH and fight for my attention then chill out in and out of the pool safely with a smile!  So happy to have you join the S.S. Aqua Dog swimmers Princess!

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Goldendoodle Mini Zoey shows her city folks that this pup is quite at home in the country, in the pool and is a natural swimmer and loves it!  She can now retrieve a ball in and out of the water safely!  I am so impressed with how well she did on her very first safe swim session!!!

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Yorkie Billy Boy 'Wonder' gets immediate results from his first session with Cold Laser Therapy!  He felt relief from his lameness brought on by a bad case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.  Days later he was still walking stronger, more confident and was a happy to be back in Randy's hands!

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Havanese Henry gives me his cuteness to try and convince me that he is too tired and comfortable inside to go out in the heat of the day and swim!  Too bad Henry you swim too well to get out of it.  We are working on rehabbing his elbow and he is such a good little swimmer and cute doing it to!

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Blue Heeler Duke is getting a Safe Swim Session to learn the SAFE way to swim and exit the pool, although he rather just snuggle in my arms and get waltzed around in the water.  Such a sweet Healing Soul with his own unique way of giving 'kisses'!  Love this little guy!

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Belgian Sheepdog CharC comes from a long line of massage lovers!  He loves to be fussed over.  Grow strong beautiful boy and enjoy the ride!

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Afgan Hound Dragon gets his time in the spotlight receiving a long awaited massage as conditioning for his upcoming show which I found out he aced!  Dapper Dragon with a side part, looking like a stud!

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Springer Spaniel Max gets some help rehabbing his ACL tear with non weight bearing, hydrotherapy.  Look at those sweet eyes.  Slow and steady Max, slow and steady, we are all routing for you!

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Belgian Sheepdog CharJ follows his predecessor's lead and learns to swim in a spa to soothe his aches and proactively keep his hip dysplasia at bay.  Oh and to get one on one attention and loving:)

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English Springer Spaniel MacSorley shows off his water and retrieval skills while rehabbing his ACL and Patellar Subluxation repair surgery.  Non weight bearing, hydrotherapy is a natural for him. Keep up the good work Mackie you doing great! 

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Gorgeous Golden Logan is a big silly puppy who is learning how to safely swim and be more comfortable in the water without touching bottom so he can beat his step brother to the ball!  Baby steps Logan, baby steps:)

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Mixed Breed Newfy Lab Mix Yogi shows his old sage wisdom and his free spirit in trying hydrotherapy.  Yogi is working hard to lose weight and build endurance while showing us he is a natural in the water and has his own ideas about it!  What a sweet soul!

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Mixed Breed Ryder with soulful eyes shows his super sweet side as he receives hydrotherapy for his hip arthritis.  He nicely let me know he would rather sit on the couch and get a Therapeutic Massage or Cold Laser session instead!  Your wish is my command Ryder:)

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English Black Lab Merlin lounges and then gets up in a flash after getting Cold Laser Therapy to relieve his aches and keep him spry.  Merlin shows off to his little Lab sister Skittles how to be both laid back and ready to go with ease!  That a boy:)

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Super smart, natural retriever, Yellow Lab. Phoebe takes to hydrotherapy for an old ACL injury with ease and a smile on her face.  She is in her happy place in the water not bearing her weight on her achy joints and I even got a kiss!!!

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Living up to his heritage, German Short haired Pointer Wieder, after a little coaxing dives right in, a natural swimmer and retriever and gets some of his puppy energy out! He is learning how to safely swim and get in show shape while nurturing his growing body!  Woo hoo!!!

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English Black Lab Skittles wanted all the attention her older brother Merlin got until she realized the laser beeps!  After getting used to it she is now receiving  the benefits of Cold Laser Therapy to relieve her aches from an ACL repair and a torn shoulder.  Such a sweet, beautiful coated girl!

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German Shorthaired Pointer Wieder goes from full on to off DURRING and after a Therapeutic Massage!  I wish we all could feel this at ease.  So cute I couldn't resist taking this snapshot:)

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Formerly from Puerto Rico, rescued, Satos Dog, Mixed Breed pup Dozer, shows off his sweetness and resilience while learning to swim safely and rehab from his FHO, hip reformation surgery. Bueno, go Puppito go!

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Duck Tolling Retriever Hunter follows in his grandpa's pawsteps.  He is a natural in the water and full of his Grandpa's spirit.  Such a silly bubble chasing puppy!

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Originally a rescue from Puerto Rico, a Satos dog, Flat Coated Retriever Mix Summer shows her sister Moon how it is done, pre-op rehab. before ACL repair surgery.  In great shape and planning to stay that way:)

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Also originally a rescue from Puerto Rico, a Satos dog, Flat Coated Retriever Mix Moon surprises us all with her swimming ability as she shadows her sister Summer.  She too is pre-op rehabbing before ACL repair surgery.  She and her sister's injuries are a week apart!  Wonder twin powers...

"...more vigor than ever!  Thanks for Aqua- champion- therapy by you:)..."  "The girls saw the surgeon today and all is well.  She can't believe how much progress Moon has had in 1 month!  We all know about that swimming champ don't we, she did it!!!  She caught up with her sister, thanks to you..."

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Black Lab Retriever Mulligan showed me his true Lab roots as he took to the water like a pro, swimming happily as we try to regain use of his back end after a possible spinal stroke.  Incredible spirit and temperament to match his good looks!  Gonna luv this Lab!

"I just wanted to tell you that whatever you did to Mulli in the pool today really had amazing results..., He is just in the best mood!!!  I have not seen him knuckle this afternoon either.  I just wanted you to know how well he is doing thanks to you."

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Black Lab Mix Skeeter loves life and swimming!  He happily rehabs after his ACL repair surgery retrieving the ball like a good Lab in the S.S. Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy spa!  A momma's boy with a Mom who loves him so!

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Corgi Mix Sampson learns to swim to help rehabs after his limb removal surgery.  What a special soul, I mean look at those eyes.  He was rescued, saved and now shares his love for life with his fur parents:)

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Rat Terrier- Pug Mix Tater with the cutest name to match her hottie body does hydrotherapy for his torn ACL with the hopes of getting her back in her A game sooner.  In the meantime she is all ears for treats!

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Labradoodle Gingie looks at me with those soulfull eyes saying 'do I really need to learn how to safely swim?'.  A natural swimmer and sweetheart tries to convince me otherwise:)  What a sweet Ginger Snap!

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Yellow Lab Annie gets special attention as she swims to get back into ship shape.  Such a sweet agreeable girl.  You can do it Annie!

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Greyhound Rescue Sidney learns a new lap around, with hydrotherapy in his retirement!  This southern beau we hope will swim away his racing days ouchies. 

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Sydney SCW Terrier is like a teddy bear but better!!!  She relaxes as I help rehab her, after her ACL surgery.  She is a rock star even the vet is impressed!  Me too!

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Golden Retriever Sadie is true to her retriever roots and happily retrieves toys in the water even in the middle of a cold winter's day to help rehab after ACL repair surgery!  Gotta love a golden!

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Mixed breed Venice is the silliest puppy, he enjoys his massage as he gives me the rub my tummy eyes!  Look forward to the next and hope to help ease your growing pains!  Such a lucky pup! 

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Weimaraner Clutch says ahhh massage, spa treatment, bring it on!

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Mixed breed ChiChi Mix Cassie learns to swim safely while not having to support her own weight to help with her spinal fusion Rehab.

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SCW Terrier Sydney has decided she likes the spa life too as she gets Cold Laser Therapy to help loosen her up before her Therapeutic Massage!  Every dog should be as lucky as Sydney!

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Chocolate Lab Charlie shows off his swimming and diving skills while getting some preseason swimming in to help get ready for swimsuit season!  Go brown go!

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Spanish Water Dog Lali says what you going no more treats while I get massaged? Therapeutic Massage helps Lali get ready for the new swim season!  You go girl!

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Sweet Golden Girl Hallie smiles with ball in place!  Such a natural swimmer and retriever!  Helping her stay young in body as she is in mind:)

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Pekingese Teddy helps me help him self adjust his spine with a relaxing full body Therapeutic Massage, what a lucky boy and like a real teddy bear!

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Bernese Mountain Dog Rosie gets some special attention and help with aches and pains from Tick diseases and ACL issues with Cold Laser Therapy and a relaxing full body Therapeutic Massage & Reiki.  After only one session she is already relaxed and much more comfortable!  She was already a happy girl to begin with thanks to the great love of her momma!

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Sheepadoodle Gracie is a natural at her first Safety Swim session.  Gracie learns safe swimming and is getting over her poolside hesitation.  What a smart pup!  Looking forward to more!

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Goldendoodle Lulu gives me those eyes, so sweet!  Lulu swims to help rebuild muscle in her backend and relieve stiffness from Arthritis. Getting older doesn't have to feel as bad after all!  this Golden Girl learns new tricks too!

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Golden Retriever Sophie practices playing ball on the steps of the pool to get confidence for someday swimming:)  What a sweet girl! 

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Arf's Mixed Breed Henny is learning to trust strangers- like me!  As he heals and gets comfort from ACL repair surgery with Cold Laser Therapy.  Isn't he cute- don't you want to adopt him!

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German Shepherd mix rescue Jasmine is so sweet unless you are a floating leaf in the pool!  She is learning how to channel her prey drive poolside.  Here's to your new job as lifeguard in a good way:)

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Ole sage Pug Nelson takes it all in and enjoys a well deserved, relaxing Therapuetic Massage.  So sweet, so charasmatic, so well loved!

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Adorable Dachshund Tito is very sleepy after his Cold Laser therapy, for his post spinal surgery rehab.  Sweet dreams of chasing Leo around the pond, hopefully soon enough:)

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Frenchie Oliver shows me how well he can sit for a treat after relaxing for his Cold Laser therapy session for his post spinal surgery rehab.  His momma is already looking forward to her running companion come back!