Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic
“We help people who are concerned about their dog’s health and want their dog to lead a more active, mobile and pain free life!”
Why Choose Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic
Every limp, every hesitant step, every time your dog struggles to get up—it’s not just slowing them down. It’s affecting their happiness, their confidence, their life. And as their owner, you feel it too. Often owners are asking themselves: Are they in pain? Will this get worse? How can I help them before it’s too late?
At Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic, we help dogs across Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Sedgefield, Northallerton, and Barnard Castle regain mobility, rebuild strength, and doing things they love again. Our expert physiotherapy and hydrotherapy team are super focused on reducing pain, improving mobility, and restoringconfidence—without jumping straight to invasive options.
We’re obsessed with real-world results that improve your dog’s quality of life. Whether your dog needs post-surgical recovery, condition specific rehab, arthritis management, weight loss or strength-building for long-term health, our tailored rehab plans deliver measurable improvements at home and on walks.
Led by Mark Harding, former Chairman of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association and Sub-Chair of the UK’s Self-Regulatory Body for Hydrotherapy, who has over 20 years of experience in canine rehabilitation taking local dogs from Eeyore to Tigger. With more than 180 five-star Google reviews and features on BBC’s Look North, our results speak for themselves.
Speak to a Human Today
Worried about your dog? Call us now and we’ll answer your questions, explain your options, and help you take the next step for your dog’s quality of life.
No question too small—our team has helped thousands of dogs move from ‘Eeyore to Tigger’.
Get in Touch Online
We know you want the best of the best for your dog, and we also know you're a busy person. If you want to get your dog back to being happier, healthier and doing what you both love and want to get booked in - click on the link below and fill out the short form and we will get back to you shortly about making a difference to your dog's pain and mobility.
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Veterinary Physiotherapy & Hydrotherapy
Veterinary Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy is for your dog – and you – if:
Founder Of Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic
Nationally known Veterinary Physiotherapist and Hydrotherapist.
Here at Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic, we know that your dog isn’t just a pet, they are family! In fact, us dog owners have many fond memories of your canine companion(s). Memories such as; walks in the park, cuddles on the sofa, playing games, and spending quality time with them. Love for their dog is something all dog-owners share; from laughing at guilty looks peeping out from under the kitchen table, or the daft things they all do. We all know how our dogs bring joy into our lives. That’s why we help those interested in canine hydrotherapy and physiotherapy.
Whether you’re in Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton, Sedgefield, Northallerton or Barnard Castle and the surrounding areas we want to help your dog live their best life. A life full of energy, health, fitness, mischief and fun!
Veterinary Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy can make a significant difference to your dog, improving mobility, reducing pain, and aiding in post-surgery recovery. Many of our clients realised the need for our services when they saw their dogs struggling to move or experiencing chronic pain. Often, these moments come as heartbreaking realisations that their beloved dog are suffering, and they needed a solution that would truly help.
Speak to a Human Today
Worried about your dog? Call us now and we’ll answer your questions, explain your options, and help you take the next step for your dog’s quality of life.
No question too small—our team has helped thousands of dogs move from ‘Eeyore to Tigger’.
Get in Touch Online
We know you want the best of the best for your dog, and we also know you're a busy person. If you want to get your dog back to being happier, healthier and doing what you both love and want to get booked in - click on the link below and fill out the short form and we will get back to you shortly about making a difference to your dog's pain and mobility.
About Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic
Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic was founded by Mark Harding – one of the UK’s leading Veterinary Physiotherapists & Hydrotherapists, a nationally known Speaker, lecturer and has appeared on BBC’s Look North programme.
Mark has been helping pet owners just like you in the North east of England for nearly two decades. People just like you who are worried about their pet, potential long term dependency on drugs and their pets’ reducing quality of life. We strongly believe that a combined approach with your Vet, you, and us gives your dog the best chance possible of gaining and maintaining their zest for life and keeping them happy and healthy.
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Mark Harding had an extraordinary idea in 2004… why not create a safe, healthy, comfortable environment in which to rehabilitate injured, elderly dogs? And even better, why not just make that space about providing the best quality of life for all dogs?
And so, Butterwick Animal Rehab Clinic was born!
Nowadays, with the hydrotherapy side booming because of the amazing community support and interest, Mark soon realised more could be done, more dogs could be helped and more owners could be left feeling hopeful of a happier and healthier future again. His revelation was on account of a particular special woofer, Hector. Having had no feeling below the neck, Hector couldn’t walk following a spinal surgery, and he – as well as his owners – were, understandably, miserable. Mark wanted to do more – for this dog and the countless others he met. His search for something more led him to Veterinary physiotherapy! And without further ado, Mark jumped in and became one of the most sought-after veterinary physiotherapists in the area. If you’re still wondering about Hector – he went back to walks on the beach and having a ball.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive…
If you’d like to speak with us about your dog’s health or our rehabilitation services, please contact us.
Yes, we work on an appointment only basis. You can make an appointment by giving the clinic a call, sending us a text message, or sending an enquiry form to us through the website. Contact us here
Yes, you can use your pet insurance for your rehabilitation treatment with us. We can explain how this works during that early call or when you come in.
The frequency and number of sessions depends on your dog’s condition and rehabilitation time. You may initially need to visit us weekly or twice weekly (we will discuss the merits of each with you and you make the decision on which one you feel is right for you), but we’ll go through all of this with you.
No, prior to hydrotherapy we ask that you do not feed your dog for at least three hours before their session and for at least one hour following.
Veterinary Physiotherapy
Watching your dog struggle with pain and mobility issues is like seeing a bright light gradually dimming. The spark that once filled your days with joy and adventure seems to fade, and you’re left longing for those fun happy moments at home and out on walks. Just as you would do anything to reignite that light, we’re here to help restore your dog’s vitality and happiness, ensuring they shine brightly again.
Watching your dog go from being your furry sidekick who suddenly can’t join you on your favourite adventures, is pretty awful and sadly the case for a lot of dogs in our area. We’d love to change that!
We’re here to ensure they get back on their feet, ready to explore and enjoy life by your side once again. Our goal is to provide the path you need to reclaim their happiness and mobility, so you can continue making wonderful memories together both now and in the future.
Quite a lot of our owners said they wished they hadn’t waited until their dog’s condition worsened. Early treatment can make a world of difference. Don’t worry, if we are starting a little further down the track a lot can be done to reverse that decline, and possibly more than you think!
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Easy to get to clinic, all the team are under one roof — no bouncing between clinics, no conflicting advice, and no repeating your dog’s story. IRVAP/NAVP-registered and results-focused.
- Joined-up care: physiotherapy + hydrotherapy working together as they should to maximise the best effect.
- Clear next steps: simple home plan and check-ins, Great Vet Physio and hydrotherapy.
- Friendly & honest: no jargon, no hard sell — just what’s best for you and your dog.