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Rocky’s Viewpoint

Rockys Viewpoint

A blog for people who treat their dogs better than family

Orlando aqua therapy for dogs

Vets are raving about the benefits of Orlando aqua therapy for dogs. Read on to learn about Rocky’s Retreat hydrotherapy services and the incredible benefits they can offer to your dog! If you have a senior dog or a dog that lives with chronic physical ailments such as hip dysplasia, arthritis, or joint pain, we…

dog services

If you’re searching for ways to treat your dog to something special in the new year, you’ve come to the right place. Here are four dog services your pup will love – and we think you will, too! Hydrotherapy For Dogs The first among our popular dog services is hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy is non-weight bearing exercises…

Fitness For Dogs

Sure, a walk counts as fitness for dogs, but does walking have as many benefits as hydrotherapy? Read below to find out about our service that is awesome fitness for dogs.  What Is Hydrotherapy?  Think water aerobics, but for dogs. Hydrotherapy is a non-weight bearing exercise that was designed to offer a safe, full-body workout…

Orlando puppy boarding

We all think our pups are the best in every way. But did you know they can learn these three things from our Orlando puppy boarding? Dogs are, without a doubt, highly intelligent animals that can pick up on habits and emotions. We may be biased, but we truly believe they make the world a…

Orlando dog daycare

When looking for Orlando dog daycare, you have many options. Here’s why you should trust Rocky’s Retreat to keep your pup happy and healthy while you’re away! Rocky’s Retreat has been in business since 2006 and was founded originally as a canine health and wellness practice. Then, in April 2017 April Cox and her husband…

How is your dog’s health? Is there room for improvement?

If so, why not make it a priority in 2017 to get your dog into better shape? With 54% of all dogs either overweight or obese, many people can benefit from helping their dogs lose weight and improve their fitness levels.

Recently a new client came to us for hydrotherapy because her dog was turning 9 years old and she was beginning to notice he was slowing down a bit. He is a larger pit bull, and definitely heavier in the front end. She was having trouble walking and otherwise exercising him enough to keep his…

For Rocky’s entire life and for a short time in Yankee’s life, I used the same retractable leash to walk them both. It seemed to make sense with Rocky who liked to wander and sniff more into the neighbors’ yards than I was willing to walk. Rocky was very low key, and not fazed by anything so walking on a retractable leash presented no real problems unless another dog approached.

Category: Exercise, Safety

As the seasons change, so do the conditions your dog is exposed to when participating in outdoor activities. We’re now going into our hot season so we need to be aware of the heat and how well your dog can tolerate these temperatures. If you’re prepared for the environment and know your limits, then you reduce the risk of health problems and injury.

Category: Exercise, Safety

One of the biggest issues dog owners have is keeping their dogs busy enough so they don’t get into trouble. If you exercise your dog’s mind and body properly, you can usually avoid the destructive behavior that results from boredom.

What are some things you can do to engage your dog’s mind?