Canine Therapy, Rehabilitation and Performance

Study at ARU Writtle and turn your passion for dogs into a hands-on career. You’ll learn in our specialist canine therapy centre, working with real cases from day one and develop expertise in everything from anatomy and behaviour to massage, hydrotherapy and rehab. You’ll work alongside expert clinicians, and graduate ready to register and thrive as a professional canine therapist.

Additionally, you’ll work towards a recognised Level 3 Hydrotherapy qualification as you take part in commercially run sessions with real cases in our Canine Therapy Clinic. With the UK’s dog population soaring from 8.5 million before the pandemic to over 14.5 million today, there’s never been a greater demand for qualified canine specialists.

Year 1:
Foundations of Canine Professional Skills
Factors affecting Canine Performance and Wellbeing
Canine Anatomy and Physiology
Canine Therapy Assessment: Principals and Practice
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Canine Nutrition, Behaviour and Welfare

Year 2:
Ruskin Module
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of Canine Movement
Canine Principals and Applications of Manual Interventions
Canine Health, Disease and Pain Mechanisms
Research Methods
Canine Hydrotherapy and First Aid

Year 3:
Major Project
Integrated Approaches to Canine Exercise Physiology
Applied Techniques in Canine Massage, Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy
Canine Biomechanics and Pathophysiology
Professional Development for Career Success