Canine Services

Specialist care for companion and competitive dogs.

*By law under the Veterinary Surgeons Order (2015) all animals must have veterinary consent prior to physiotherapy unless it is for maintenance management. All animals must be registered with a veterinary surgeon prior to physiotherapy.

Companion Dog Services

All sessions are 45–60 minutes.
Travel charges may apply.

Initial Appointment

The initial appointment includes an assessment, treatment, and management plan, with a detailed report sent to your vet following the session.

£70

Follow-Up Appointments

Follow up appointments focus on treatment and reviewing progress as part of your ongoing management plan.

£65

Tailored rehabilitation programme

Personalised recovery plans designed to restore mobility, strength, and confidence after injury or surgery, supporting long-term wellbeing.

Soft & Deep Tissue Massage

Targets muscle tension and stiffness to improve circulation, relieve pain, and speed up recovery from physical activity or injury.

Myofascial release

Gentle manual therapy that releases restrictions in the fascia to reduce pain, enhance movement, and restore functional balance.

Manual Therapy

Hands-on assessment and treatment to restore normal joint and soft tissue function. Techniques include joint mobilisations and soft tissue release to reduce stiffness, improve range of motion, and alleviate discomfort.

Trigger point therapy

Focuses on releasing tight muscle knots that cause referred pain, improving flexibility and overall muscle performance.

TENs and NMES

Electrical stimulation techniques used to relieve pain, activate weak muscles, and support rehabilitation after injury or surgery.

Electromagnetic therapy

Non-invasive treatment that uses pulsed electromagnetic fields to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

Photobiomodulation (LASER)

Advanced laser therapy that stimulates cell repair, reduces inflammation, and accelerates the healing of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Communication with Other Professionals

Communication with other professionals including primary vet, surgeon and hydrotherapists.

Advice and Education

Advice and education so you feel informed and confident with the physiotherapy plan.

Wanting to cancel?

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please let us know at least 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice may be subject to a cancellation fee.

Other Companion Services Provided

Puppy Checks

Our puppy physiotherapy checks are designed to support healthy growth and movement from an early age. We carry out a gentle full body assessment to identify any early signs of stiffness, weakness or movement imbalance during key development stages. These checks are suitable for all breeds and are particularly beneficial for fast growing puppies, larger breeds, and future sporting or working dogs. Alongside the assessment, owners receive clear guidance on exercise, play and daily habits to help reduce the risk of injury and support long term musculoskeletal health.

Competitive / Sporting Dog Services

All sessions are 45–60 minutes.
Travel charges may apply.

Urgent appointments required within 24–48 hours may incur a call-out fee, subject to availability.

We specialise in managing sporting and working dogs, such as agility, flyball, gun dogs because we understand the demands on the musculoskeletal system. From working with humans in private practice and the NHS we use biomechanical principles to provide a holistic yet objective approach.

Whether you compete for fun or national level we can support you and your dog to reach and push your goals. We also treat humans so don’t forget to get yourself booked in.

Initial Appointment

The initial appointment includes a detailed assessment of your dog’s movement, strength and performance, helping identify weaknesses or imbalances and allowing us to create a tailored plan to support injury prevention, recovery and optimal performance.

£70 (60 mins)

Routine Check-ups

Routine check up appointments for competitive and sporting dogs focus on monitoring movement, strength and performance, helping identify early signs of strain or imbalance and supporting ongoing injury prevention and peak condition.

£50 (45 mins)

Treatment Appointment

Treatment appointments for competitive and sporting dogs focus on targeted physiotherapy to address identified issues, support recovery, reduce injury risk and maintain optimal movement and performance.

£65 (60 mins)

Tailored warm up and cool downs

Custom routines designed to prepare your dog’s muscles for activity and support faster recovery after training or competition.

Fitness plans

Sports specific fitness programmes tailored to your dogs ability and competition schedule.

Gait assessment including video analysis

Detailed movement evaluations using video technology to identify imbalances and optimise your dog’s performance and technique.

Easily contactable via WhatsApp for check ins

Convenient communication for updates, advice, and progress tracking — keeping your dog’s training on course between sessions.

Sport specific conditioning

Targeted exercises developed for working, agility, flyball, or obedience dogs to enhance power, endurance, and coordination.

Group conditioning classes

Interactive sessions focusing on strength, flexibility, and injury prevention in a motivating group environment.

Online 20 minute consultations

Convenient video consultations for initial advice, follow-up assessments, or progress reviews — ideal for quick check-ins and remote guidance.

Veterinary Referral

In accordance with best practice guidelines, we work closely with your veterinary surgeon. A veterinary referral or consent is required before beginning treatment for your dog.

Downloadable referral forms are available on our contact page, or your vet can contact us directly to arrange treatment for your canine companion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about physiotherapy, treatment options, or what to expect during a session? Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common queries we receive from clients.

Most people have either had physiotherapy themselves or know someone who has had it. Canine physiotherapy follows the exact same principles and treatments. Evolution has meant we are all designed to move, however after illness, surgery, injury or disability this can be difficult. We can help restore movement whilst reducing pain, improving strength and ultimately independence.

Yes we treat Cats and other small furries such as rabbits.

We see a variety of patients but below are the most common conditions;
–  Post-surgical rehabilitation , soft tissue or bony surgeries 
–  Management of chronic conditions such as arthritis
–  Conservative cases  
–   Conditioning programmes

You can contact us through the website, call 07400178551 or email us at admin@vaultphysiotherapy.com . We can then discuss your needs and if appropriate you can download the form on our website to email or drop into your vets. We can also send the referral form for you once we have some details.

This is a million-dollar question and difficult to answer, purely because every case is different and so is the reason for physiotherapy. We will answer this however after an initial appointment. We do tailor our rehabilitation plans to you, for example if you would prefer to space appointments, we will ensure you feel equipped with our rehabilitation plans to do this at home. But it’s around 45 – 60 minutes.

It is dependent on your insurance but we always advise to check with your insurer prior to your first appointment. 

Travel charges will be applied over a 10 mile radius. Home visit appointments are more expensive than clinic appointments. Please contact us to find out more and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. For urgent appointments within 24-48hours extra charges may apply subject to availability. 

Common Conditions We Treat

Companion Dogs

  • Osteoarthritis

  • IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease)

  • Cruciate injuries

  • Joint dysplasia

  • Post-surgical rehabilitation

  • Prehabilitation (pre-rehab before surgery)

Competitive / Sporting Dogs

  • Performance analysis

  • Competition support

  • Strength & conditioning programmes

  • Longevity and injury-prevention management