Canine Underwater Treadmill's News

2005 News

February — Jean Pavalkos, CCRP joins Dr. Rogers and Carmen, offering full hands-on canine rehab. With her addition, the team becomes one of the ONLY comprehensive canine rehabilitation and fitness services in the mid-west!

March — K9 Maximus, one of Cincinnati’s most highly decorated police dogs, was severely injured during a search and criminal apprehension assignment on February 28th, 2005. “Max” is a two time National Champion at the USPCA National dog trials.
Canine Underwater Treadmill chosen as the method to strengthen Maximus.

April - Filming begins for a feature-length documentary highlighting Carmen's career helping animals. Carmen selected as author for the quarterly "Tread On Me" article in the Association of Canine Water Therapy newsletter.

June - Maximus released back to duty on the same day he would have been traditionally released from "crate rest." Featured in the Cincinnati Enquirer, FOX TV 19, WTDN Channel 2.

“I truly believe had it not been for the rehabilitation Maximus received with Jean of Our Hearts Canine Rehab and by using the Canine Underwater Treadmill, he would have never been able to work the streets of Cincinnati ever again.”
Officer John J. Neal - Cincinnati Police Department Canine Division



2006 News

March - The University of Dayton Adult Education center chooses Carmen to write and teach a course on health choices for Pet Owners.

June - Carmen and Dr. Rogers-Swaney purchase their own clinic! Along with Jean, they move into the larger space June 26.