Keeping Dogs Safe in
Clinical Hydrotherapy
Canine Hydrotherapy Water Management Course (22 hrs)
Update your water management skills:
K9 Hydrotherapy Water Management Course
(Benchmarked at Level 4)
Review and update your hydrotherapy water management skills. Proactively solve and manage infection control and biosecurity matters to keep dogs consistently safe.
Want to access this short CPD course? Join the K9 Therapy Hub (£17/month). Stay a member for as long as you need to complete this course at your preferred pace.

This isn’t your average course. It’s led by canine physiotherapists with over 32 years of clinical experience, specialising in canine physiotherapy and clinical hydrotherapy. Link this to 21 years of expertise as an accredited clinical educator and you have the perfect course for therapists.
By the end of the course you’ll be able to:
- Review your hydrotherapy policies and procedures, so you are ready for any challenge
- Update your biosecurity measures so you consistently achieve balanced, safe water
- Track and validate your water log records so you are prepared for all eventualities
- Advance your skills so you can effectively find solutions for water balance
- Record 22 CPD study hours to meet set professional requirements
Imagine… being up-to-date with your hydrotherapy water management skills!
Does this study fit your goals?
- Do you need to update your canine hydrotherapy water management?
- Have you reviewed hydrotherapy infection control and biosecurity?
- Are you striving to find a high quality practical clinical CPD course?
- Do you need endorsed CPD hours for your professional portfolio?
What’s inside?

Welcome Chapter
Orientation, learning outcomes and study tips.
Unit 1: Water Management Explored
Legal and Professional Matters, Clinical Risk Assessment, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Plant design & Maintenance, Turnover Rate, Eco-friendly and Sustainable Strategies. Resources include: downloadable pdfs, templates, workbook, videos, video links, charts, quiz and clinical notes.

Unit 2: Biosecurity and Water Testing
Chemical Processes, Biosecurity and Infection Control, Water Testing and Action plans, Practical Skills & Solutions, Canine Water Intoxication. Resources include: downloadable policies, pdfs, logs, templates, workbook, videos, video links, charts, quiz and additional resources.
What others are saying

“I recently undertook a refresher course in water management feeling the need to update these vitally important skills. The course was in-depth and explored the importance of water testing and the necessity of proper hygiene and safety in the work-place.
Barbara was incredibly patient, supportive and helpful throughout the whole course. The course was easy to follow and super helpful.”
Luke Mulholland Canine Hydrotherapist, Aqua Dog Hydrotherapy & Recreational Centre, Northern Ireland
Some of your questions answered
Who is this course best for?
This course is the perfect refresher course for therapists. It’s ideal for professionals who wish to review and progress their clinical skills in current canine hydrotherapy water management. This proactive approach to consistently maintaining high quality balanced and safe water, keeps dog safe.
How do I sign up for this short CPD course?
This course is found in the K9 Therapy Hub and all you have to do is Join our membership site for £17 per month, for as long as you need to complete the course.
Which credentials will I get for completing this course?
An electonic downloadable Certificate for this benchmarked Level 4 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy Water Management is issued to registrants who successfully complete this course.
What assignment do I need to complete?
We provide you with a PPT Workbook to build your assignment answers as you progress through the course.
The answers are a mixture of bullet lists, short written answers, plus you can use flow charts, brain maps and devise protocol + procedures documents.
Once you have completed the course and submitterd your Workbook assignment, you will upload this for marking. We have assignment tutorials and support to help you every step of the way.
You can chose not to complete your Workbook and self certificate your studies.
Do I need to buy books and additional learning materials?
How do I know if this is the right course for me?
Unsure if this course is a good fit for you, or have questions or concerns? Download our free Canine Clinical Hydrotherapy Overview for a benchmarked Level 3 Water Management Section as a taster. You can also check out our free videos on our YouTube Channel to see if we are the right fit for you.
Meet Barbara Houlding
As an accredited clinical educator, I help those working with dogs to progress their skills.
My vision is to support canine-focused individuals and find solutions for their growth and success in canine healthcare. Whether new to this sector or an experienced therapist, we empower you to shape your canine clinical hydrotherapy journey.
“I advocate to work with dogs and their consent, making a real difference to their mobility and lives.”
