Welcome to Canine Strong! Our goal is to help you unleash your pet's pawtential! Through rehab and wellness services, individual and group canine fitness classes, and pet wellness classes, we aim to bring you all of the tools you need to help your pet live their happiest and healthiest life! Founded in 2021 by two incredible women, passionate about animal health and wellbeing, Canine Strong is your destination for pet wellness in New Hampshire and the surrounding states. |
Reach April directly by emailing her at
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April BegoshOwner, LMT, CCFTApril is a lifelong pet owner whose pets have included dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, birds, turtles and even snakes. April has been a licensed massage therapist since 1995. In 2009, April decided to combine her passions and begin working with animals professionally. She opened her business, Healthy Pets NH with the aim of providing pet owners with training and education in emergency and wellness care for pets. Her goal was to help pet owners to create safer, healthier and happier lifestyles for their pets. She is certified through Pet Tech which is the only international company that exists exclusively to provide training in CPR, First Aid and care for pets to pet owners and pet professionals. In 2016 April became a Fit Paws Master Trainer and earned her title as a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer. April’s goal is to create better relationships between animals and humans through the proper education of both species.
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Reach Renee directly by emailing her at
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Renee DeSimoneOwner, CVT, CCRARenee has worked in specialty veterinary medicine for more than 25 years. She obtained her Bachelors of Science in Veterinary Technology at Mount Ida College in MA and became certified as a veterinary technician shortly after college. In 2016, she obtained her title of Certified Canine Rehabilitation Assistant. She has worked with dogs, cats, wildlife, marine life and exotic animals. Renee has worked in numerous departments and has had leadership roles in many of them. She previously taught surgery/anesthesiology and radiology at Mount Ida and had the pleasure of teaching students on the job. Renee's passion is to try and help animals feel better through massage and rehabilitation for the purpose of relaxation, reducing stress, enhancing circulation, decreasing pain, improving sleep and reducing swelling.
Check out Renee's co-written book: Healing Paws: The Powerful Benefits of Pet Rehabilitation Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD91XXQ1 |
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Dr. Hannah DaigleDVMDr Hannah Daigle graduated in 2012 from the University of Minnesota. After several years in large and small animal practice, Dr. Daigle completed the Options for Animals chiropractic certification in the spring of 2015 and received an International Veterinary Chiropractic Association certification. She has also completed training in Acupuncture, Advanced Chiropractic, and Chinese Veterinary Food Therapy, in addition to receiving her IAAHPC (international Assoc. of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care) Certificate. She is currently enrolled in training for Canine Rehab. Dr. Daigle aims to focus on the entire health of her patients to promote a healthier, happier lifestyle!
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Chris WarnerRVT, CCRVNChris graduated from UNH with a degree in Marine Biology. After several years working in the seacoast and lakes region he went back to school to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology. He has been a registered veterinary technician for over 10 years with a variety of experience working in general practice, dermatology, and animal rehabilitation. He fell in love with animal rehabilitation and this led him to pursue advanced certification as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Veterinary Nurse (CCRVN) with the Canine Rehabilitation Institute where he now serves as an Instructor for vet techs and vet assistants pursuing a career in animal rehab. Chris is thrilled to be back in New Hampshire supporting the pet (and their pet parents) community through the rehabilitation services of Canine Strong and is excited to join a team of people dedicated to the health and wellness of our furry loved ones.
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Lex DoddOffice ManagerMeet Lex, the friendly face behind the front desk at Canine Strong. With a passion for animals and a knack for organization, Lex ensures every furry friend and their human companions feel welcomed and cared for from the moment they walk in. With a background in veterinary customer service and a love for animals, Lex is dedicated to making every visit to the clinic a positive and stress-free experience. Whether scheduling appointments, answering questions, or welcoming pets and their companions, Lex is always ready with a warm smile and a helping hand. In her free time, you can find her spending time outdoors with her pets or curling up with them and a good book.
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Becky AbbottRehab AssistantBecky has loved and wanted to work with animals since she was a little girl. She obtained her Associate degree in Veterinary Technology at Vermont Technical College. Becky worked for 12 years in general practice and 2 years in shelter medicine before transitioning into rehabilitation. She has been working in animal rehabilitation for over 6 years and has truly found her passion. She loves witnessing the improvement in animals and helping pets both young and old become their happiest selves by reducing pain and gaining back their mobility.
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Kayla DoddRehab AssistantKayla Dodd, originally from Providence R.I., moved to New Hampshire in 1997 to raise her daughter. She found employment at an Equestrian Center in 2001 and from there she took a position as a Veterinary technician, where she has been employed for the past 18 years. In 2021, one of her beloved dogs found himself in need on surgery on his front leg. Due to deformities in his back legs, he was left with only one "good" leg. Kayla then began her journey toward finding a way to reduce his lifelong pain, increase mobility, and improve his quality of life. That was how she found Canine Strong, which opened her eyes to a new passion for helping animals. She joined the Canine Strong team in 2023. She has a special interest in nutrition as well as the emotional, physical and environmental health of animals. When she is not helping animals at work, you will find her cuddling with her dogs and cats, enjoying nature, reading books, or doing arts and crafts.
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Reach Christen directly by emailing her at
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Christen PatchMarketing, Admin & Social MediaChristen is a life-long dog owner with a passion for health and wellness. She and her family currently share their home with their dog, Jaxen and their cat, Reggie. When not helping her furry family members to reach their PAWtential, she is helping the ladies of Canine Strong to reach theirs. Christen combines her passion for animal health and wellness, her understanding of technology and the creative side of social media and marketing to keep things moving at Canine Strong. She spends a lot of time, behind the scenes, updating the website, keeping the FB and IG pages active and engaging and just generally keeping the Canine Strong team organized. While you may not see her in person, you might find yourself on the receiving end of an email or social media response from her. Just one more way that Christen keeps Canine Strong moving forward!
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