Suffolk Canine Country Club is run by Mark and Lisa Grovesmith, combining a long-standing interest in canine welfare with professional hydrotherapy and grooming qualifications.
How it began
Mark and Lisa both previously worked in HM Customs & Excise. Mark’s work included training as a Customs dog handler with the RAF in 1994, while Lisa’s interest in animal welfare included voluntary work with a local dog sanctuary.
They later ran a kennels and cattery in Norfolk, where Lisa trained in professional dog grooming. After moving back to the Bury St Edmunds area, they developed Suffolk Canine Country Club at Cannanore in Barrow as a dedicated centre for canine hydrotherapy and grooming.
Training and qualifications
Mark
- OCNLR Level 4 Award in Canine Hydrotherapy
- Level 4 Gait Analysis for Canine Hydrotherapy
- Level 4 Applied Water Treadmill Techniques for Canine Hydrotherapy
- Level 4 Canine Behaviour in a Hydrotherapy Setting
- Training in neurological and orthopaedic conditions
- Canine First Aid and pool plant operation training
Lisa
- SEG Awards / ABC Level 3 Certificate in Hydrotherapy for Small Animals
- Training in pool water management, medical conditions and musculoskeletal care
- Canine Aquatic Treadmill Therapy and practical rehabilitation skills
- Canine First Aid training
- Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists
Care built around your dog
Whether a dog is attending for rehabilitation, ongoing mobility support or grooming, the aim is the same: calm handling, careful observation and a service tailored to the individual dog.