movement matters
Low-impact fitness for every stage of your dog’s journey — featuring Bowie’s premier canine underwater treadmill.
Helping Dogs Live Their
Best Life
At Best Life K9 Fitness, we specialize in safe, effective exercise for dogs. Our work is driven by a deep love for dogs and a belief that movement is key to a happy life.
Underwater treadmill sessions offer a safe, low-impact way to build strength, improve mobility, and support whole-body wellness for dogs at every life stage. The buoyancy of the water reduces stress on joints while the gentle resistance helps muscles work harder than they would on land—perfect for fitness, conditioning, and long-term joint health.
Underwater Treadmill Fitness for Every Dog!
All Life Stages: Strong, Confident Movement
From young, wiggly pups to healthy adult dogs, underwater treadmill work can help to:
Build balanced muscle and core strength
Improve coordination, stride, and body awareness
Support healthy joints with low-impact movement
Boost cardiovascular fitness and endurance
It’s an excellent way to give active dogs a structured workout and more sedentary dogs a safe way to get moving.
Athletes & Working Dogs: Performance & Injury Prevention
Sporting, agility, and working dogs benefit from targeted conditioning:
Increases strength and power in key muscle groups
Builds core stability for better balance and control
Enhances cardiovascular fitness and stamina
Supports safer land work by improving form and mechanics
Regular underwater treadmill sessions help keep performance dogs strong, resilient, and ready to work.
Seniors: Comfortable, Supported Exercise
As dogs age, it often becomes harder to keep them active without flaring up sore joints. The underwater treadmill creates a comfortable, low-stress experience designed just for them.
Warm, comfortable water temperature helps relax tight muscles and ease stiffness
Buoyancy reduces weight-bearing on arthritic or aging joints
Encourages a smoother, more comfortable gait
Helps maintain muscle mass to support aging joints
Improves circulation, flexibility, and overall comfort
Many senior dogs move better, feel brighter, and regain confidence when they can exercise without pain.
Weight Loss & Healthy Weight Maintenance
For dogs who need to slim down or maintain a healthy weight, the underwater treadmill is a powerful tool:
Burns more calories than a typical walk with less joint stress
Protects hips, knees, and spine while exercising
Builds lean muscle, which supports metabolism
Makes movement easier and more enjoyable as weight comes off
This is especially helpful for overweight dogs who are already sore or reluctant to move.
After Rehab: Stay Strong, Stay Moving
Once a dog has completed formal rehabilitation, it’s important to maintain the gains they’ve made. Underwater treadmill fitness helps to:
Continue strengthening muscles after injury or surgery
Support joint stability and protect repaired structures
Maintain range of motion and flexibility
Provide a safe, controlled way to return to higher-level activity
It’s an ideal bridge between rehab and long-term, healthy movement as your dog ages.
What to expect
The initial session includes a personalized fitness assessment to evaluate your dog’s movement, strength, and mobility. This allows us to design a safe, effective program tailored to your dog’s individual needs and goals.
The underwater treadmill features a glass-sided chamber with a low step or ramp for easy, secure entry. Once your dog is comfortable inside, the chamber is gradually filled with warm water to an appropriate level—typically around mid-thigh to hip height—based on your dog’s ability, goals, and fitness level. Even dogs who are unsure about water often do very well, as the slow fill, warm temperature, and supportive environment help them feel safe and in control.
Let’s Get Your Dog Moving
Whether it’s recovery, arthritis, or everyday fitness, the right exercise can change everything.
Book a treadmill session today and give your dog the care — and movement — they deserve.