Canine Physical Rehab & Recreation provides aqua therapy including prehab, rehab, post-op rehab, conditioning, neuro rehab, class IV laser therapy, EStim, PROM, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, recreational canine swimming, puppy swim lessons, group swims, and pup pool parties in the Montgomery, IL, area.
My dog was born with a genetic defect in her knees and in an attempt to avoid surgery (and the recovery) I reached out to Canine rehab. The program they put her on over a couple of weeks including support for at home changes…has changed her life and significantly improved her activity level…she is back to her puppy days before the arthritis kicked in. The vet has confirmed it has significantly improved her knees as well. Skye is an excellent therapist and my dog loved her (especially in the pool). We are grateful we found this facility.
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Misty Weir
Aug 18, 2025
1.0
⚠️ Public Warning / Review ⚠️
On October 23, 2023, my service dog Journey (then 13 months old) was mistreated and placed in danger at Canine Physical Rehab during a swim appointment.
Journey had never worked with Becca before (who is now the current owner). Upon meeting him for the first time, she unhooked his leash in the lobby without my permission or following any of the usual safety protocols. Multiple safety gates and doors to the pool area were left open, and Journey—like most Goldens with a strong water drive—ran straight into the pool unsupervised.
At that moment:
• He was still wearing an electronic collar, putting him at risk.
• No staff were in the pool room to ensure his safety.
• He dove in unsupervised, which could have caused serious injury or drowning.
Once in the pool, Becca ignored my repeated warnings that Journey required a toy in his mouth to prevent him from swallowing water (as his prior instructors had always done). Instead, she insisted he was “not swimming correctly” and began physically throwing him toward the pool stairs and table to force him into positions.
Afterward, she told me Journey would be “punished” for running into the pool by being required to stand on equipment and watch the water instead of swimming for half his session—completely inappropriate and cruel.
The results of this session:
• Journey consumed so much water that he vomited repeatedly for over an hour afterward.
• Our vet was concerned about possible dry drowning due to the excessive water intake.
• The violent handling left him traumatized—and it traumatized us as his family to witness.
When I voiced these concerns, the business dismissed them. Since then, they have also blocked me on all social media, preventing me from commenting and sharing what happened, which feels like an attempt to hide the truth.
With Becca now the owner, I strongly warn other pet parents: this is not a safe place to bring your dog. Journey is a certified service and therapy dog, trained and experienced, yet he was still put at risk here. If this could happen to him, it could happen to anyone’s dog.
Your pet’s safety and well-being are too important to risk.
AC
Aaron C
Mar 1, 2020
5.0
Impossible to understate how strongly I recommend Carol and her team. I was a vet tech for many years and have been a manager of veterinary clinics. When my dog was paralyzed in a car accident, the research told me to come here and i couldn't be happier.
My dogs progress has been nothing short of amazing and he is nearly walking, two months out from an accident that rendered him quadriplegic. Carol and her fabulously knowledgeable team are bringing Fizban back to his full glory!
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Barbara Wuchte
May 25, 2018
5.0
They've done s great job with my arthritic dog! She moves much better after the sessions.