DogFit helps dogs from all walks of life by providing a range of services from rehabilitation therapies, recovery or preventative fitness and conditioning training, nutrition and behaviour.
Helping dogs recover mobility after surgery, heal from injuries, gain better mobility in their senior years, or learn in innovative and successful ways is our passion. Whether pet dogs or sporting dogs, living a long, healthy life is as big a priority for us as it is for you.
Frankie Aston is a fully accredited and registered therapist with the Australian Canine Rehabilitation Association (ACRA). DogFit Conditioning & Performance is fully insured as a Health Professional with Insurance House.
Founded in a passion for helping all dogs live their best healthy lives, whether they're a pet dog or a sports dog, DogFit provides leading class canine hydrotherapy, laser therapy, remedial massage, body conditioning, fitness training, and nutritional support for dogs from all walks of life is our priority.
DogFit Therapists are highly trained and skilled practitioners with a passion for helping dogs live active and healthy lives.
In addition, we offer a range of fun learning classes from fitness, Scent Works, and behaviour to Agility - creating a positive and supported environment for you and your dog to thrive.
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Hydrotherapy - Underwater treadmill - for rehabilitation, senior mobility & fitness
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Canine Myotherapy
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Laser (Class 4 Cold laser) & PEMF treatment
- Remedial Massage
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Canine Conditioning & Sports specific Fitness
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Nutrition
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Behaviour
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Classes - live & online, including Fitness, Scentwork, Tricks, Teenage behaviour, General behaviour, Sports foundations & Agility
All Therapy, Conditioning & Behaviour Clients start with an initial assessment so that we can guarantee the best plan for your dog.
As fully Accredited and Insured Canine Hydrotherapists, we ask that you send through any details from your vet that would be helpful to the program for your dog.
Need more information? Find out more here.
Why Hydrotherapy?
Hydroptherapy for dogs is applied for rehabilitation from injury and accident, surgery, and is also used to build and maintain fitness for dogs who are active or competing in sports.
There are several properties of water that contribute to the many benefits to be had by the canine patient.
Buoyancy
The buoyant force supports the dog’s weight reducing weight bearing
Viscosity
Movement in water is much slower on land- meaning if dogs have poor balance, they can be well supported in the water and even work on improving balance.
This viscosity also causes resistance which is very beneficial for strengthening as the dog’s limbs push through the resistance of the water
The warmth of the water (32 degrees) helps the muscles to relax, so comfort increases, joints loosen and movement is overall much easier than on land
We treat a range of conditions
Post Surgery
Hydrotherapy, laser and PEMF therapy are proven to help healing time. Outstanding rehabilitation services for your dog from post op to recovery.
Injury recovery
Injury can come from everyday life or sports. DogFit's tailored programs for recovery and prevention are proven to bring your dog back to full fitness.
Sporting Dogs
It's essential that sports dogs have tailored programs that target the correct muscle groups and movement for peak performance. DogFit's programs are proven to help the canine athlete compete at their best fitness potential.
All life stages
No matter what age your dog is, there is a DogFit program that suits you. From Puppy Team Foundations to Senior conditioning & therapy, our passion is improving every dog's life.
Caring support
Making every dog's life improved through leading class therapy and health services is our passion. Supporting your rehabilitation journey from taking your dog home to full recovery is our priority. Be it post surgery or injury recovery, conditioning or behaviour, the DogFit Conditioning & Performance team truly cares about what happens next. Contact us to find out how we can help you today.
Andrea with Frankie & Leela
Both my dogs see Frankie at DogFit, and I can’t recommend her highly enough.
My 7yo boy, Frankie (not confusing at all), has been seeing her for 2-3 years, and the transformation has been nothing short of amazing. He started off slow, unfit, introverted and anxious — with some hip and left shoulder restrictions. Now, he’s a completely different dog: strong, assertive, and full of life. He’s gone from being a “one-run dog” in agility to comfortably completing six runs in a single day (and placing 2nd in his sixth run).
DogFit has truly changed his life. Her knowledge and dedication have given him the strength, balance, and confidence.
My young girl, Leela, has just started seeing her too. She doesn’t have any injuries, but she is learning how to use her body properly to build strength and fitness for agility. She absolutely loves her sessions.
DogFit is a great service - passionate, skilled, and genuinely invested in every dog’s wellbeing.
Hildy with Benny, Sylvester & Gracie
While all three dogs attend DogFit Conditioning & Performance for their therapy, Sylvester receives regular Myofunctional Therapy. Please don't ask me to repeat the Latin words which of his body parts hurt or are tense. I will never be able to do that and I don't have to. I know Frankie does what is best for him and we know we can fully trust her with the health of our dogs. Sylvester gets up and comes back as he pleases. They work together as a team. He decides what he wants, and the fact that he is eager to get into the DogFit Conditioning & Performance shows me he loves his sessions.
Gail with Jaffa & Comet
Awesome service, has been hugely beneficial for rehab for my 9 year old Border Collie after a back injury with hydrotherapy and laser. Also for my 12 year old Koolie x Border Collie for a shoulder injury and arthritis she's having hydro and laser too as well as attending a weekly fitness class which she loves.
My 8 year old Kelpie has also participated in conditioning programs for dog sports.
Highly recommend for fitness and rehab.
Eva with Gracie, Pippi & Teddy
Hydro & fitness day for the dogs with Frankie Aston at DogFit Conditioning & Performance!
They have had a great break from agility but we have kept up our fitness and are getting back into more preparation for the upcoming agility season.
DogFit can help you with your dogs' individual needs.
Irene with Harley & Millie
I moved to the Central Coast, temporarily from Victoria, and needed help with Harley, one of my two Tibetan Terriers. He was showing signs of being lame. Frankie helped with an assessment, strength training and hydrotheraphy sessions. Within three weeks Harley was back to normal, and showing no signs of lameness.
What's more, Millie Rose, my young Tibetan Terrier, undertook hydrotheraphy sessions with Frankie and regained her confidence in the treadmill.
I highly recommend Frankie! Her care, compassion, professionalism and knowledge is the best!! My two dogs love her and the unique centre. I especially loved the fact that there are no other dogs in the centre at the same time.
THANK YOU Frankie!