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Treat-Mill Club Training

Learn how to use ARK's underwater treadmill safely and effectively for your pet as part of an active clinic hydrotherapy programme.

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11Active members11Video lessons22 minCourse duration2Modules
Dog using an underwater treadmill for veterinary hydrotherapy Club members only

Your Treat-Mill Club journey

Complete the course. Collect the badges.

  1. Club Member
  2. Hydrotherapy Foundations
  3. Treadmill Operator
  4. Treat-Mill Certified

Your learning path

From first lesson to clinic confidence.

11 focused lessons · 21 minutes 55 seconds of video · three knowledge checks.

Module 1

Introduction to Hydrotherapy

In this section, discover what makes water a useful tool for therapy and how underwater exercise fits into your pet’s ARK care programme. Understanding the properties of water will help you appreciate the powerful benefits of exercising in water and using it as an element of healing your pet’s body.

  1. 1 Welcome to TreatMill Club01:51
  2. 2 Science and Benefit of Hydrotherapy03:16

Module 2

Nuts and Bolts of Hydrotherapy

In this section, you will learn how to use the underwater treadmill to perform a hydrotherapy session for your pet — from the equipment and preparation to the controls and end-of-session procedures demonstrated by the ARK team.

  1. 1 Check the Valve01:32
  2. 2 Treadmill Doors01:37
  3. 3 How to Fill Treadmill01:18
  4. 4 Starting the Treadmill01:24
  5. 5 Incline Treadmill02:06
  6. 6 Decline the Treadmill01:15
  7. 7 Ending the Session01:15
  8. 8 What If My Dog Poops?01:29
  9. 9 Understanding Treadmill Interface04:52
Before your clinic sessionComplete all videos and pass the three quizzes with 100% correct answers. Show your certificate in your ARK profile or bring a printed copy. The ARK team will approve equipment use and confirm your pet’s individual plan.

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Belt speed, water height and incline turn hydrotherapy into a measurable programme — and let therapists truly see how your dog moves.Dr Priya Streram · 4 min readThree 15-minute balance and strength exercises that help older dogs get up, move confidently and stay independent for longer.ARK veterinary team · 3 min readEden, a 5-year-old golden retriever, could barely lift her head after intensive care. Follow her recovery with rehabilitation, TCVM and hydrotherapy.Dr Sheryl Ng · 2 min read