Ontario's First Small Animal Rehab Specialist

Your dog deserves to move better, live longer, and recover with confidence

20+ years of specialist canine rehabilitation from Colborne, Ontario. In-person care, virtual consultations, and expert-led online recovery courses - wherever you are in the world.

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20+

Years in practice

2003

Founded

8+

Certifications

Featured Course

TPLO 8-Week Recovery Programme

The complete week-by-week guide for dog owners navigating TPLO surgery recovery — from the day you come home to your dog's return to full activity.

PART 1

Weeks 1-4

$97 USD

PART 2

Weeks 5-8

$97 USD

PART 1 & PART 2

Full Recovery Program

$165 USD (Save $29 USD)

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What I offer

Whole-dog rehabilitation for every stage of life

From post-surgical recovery to senior dog wellness — I treat the whole dog, not just the injury, with hands-on care and home-based programmes that achieve lasting results.

TPLO & Post-Surgical Rehab

The complete week-by-week guide for dog owners navigating TPLO surgery recovery — from the day you come home to your dog's return to full activity.

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Senior Care

Senior Dog Wellness

Managing arthritis, hind limb weakness, and neurological conditions so your older dog stays comfortable, mobile, and happy for as long as possible.

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active dogs

Active and Sport Dogs

Fitness, strength, and injury prevention for athletic and working dogs. Keep your high-performance dog at the top of their game.

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Worldwide

Virtual Consultations

Expert canine rehabilitation guidance from anywhere in the world. I assess your dog's gait, build a home programme, and guide you every step of the way.

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Injury Management

Cruciate & Soft Tissue Injuries

Conservative and surgical decision support for cruciate ligament injuries, plus shoulder, iliopsoas, and soft tissue rehabilitation that gets dogs back to full function.

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Pain Care

Pain Assessment & Management

Comprehensive pain evaluation and management, including certified guidance on veterinary cannabis. I help you understand all safe, legal options for your dog.

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Meet your specialist

Tania Costa — 20+ years helping dogs recover, move better, and live longer

I founded Canine Wellness Centre in 2003 — before canine rehabilitation was widely recognised as a specialty in Canada. My career began in canine massage therapy, which sparked a deep passion for combining animal care with physical therapy principles.

My approach centres on the whole dog: pain, mobility, strength, lifestyle, and behaviour together — never in isolation. I'm a strong advocate for land-based rehabilitation with home exercise programmes that involve owners directly in their dog's recovery.

I've been featured on Global TV and Pet Central, and continue working at the intersection of clinical practice and owner education — because the best outcomes happen when owners understand exactly what's happening and why.

CCRP Veterinary Technician CAAP CVPM CMT VCC Canine Advanced Manual Therapy Myofascial Release Cranial Sacral

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What owners say

Real results, real stories

From TPLO recovery to senior dog care — here's what dog owners have experienced working with Canine Wellness Centre.

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"Our 11-year-old Lab improved immensely under Tania's care. Since transitioning to the CBD + CBG regimen Tania developed, we have not had to use prescription drugs at all. Our dog has interest in play again — this is the best she's been in over a year."

S. A. Hearne

11-year-old Labrador · Neck disc & mobility

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"After my dog's TPLO I was completely lost. Tania's course gave me total confidence — I knew exactly what to do every single week. The warning signs checklist alone saved me three panicked vet calls."

J. Murray

Golden Retriever · TPLO recovery

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"I live hours from any specialist. Tania's virtual consultation was incredibly thorough — she assessed my dog's gait, asked all the right questions, and gave us a home programme we could actually follow. Life-changing for rural dog owners."

R. Kowalski

Border Collie · Soft tissue injury

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"What do you do when you can’t make the trip to a trusted pro? A virtual consultation to the rescue! Tania walked me through some gentle manipulation techniques to help us determine where my dog was experiencing pain. She guided me with patience and expertise. I came away with a game plan and some peace of mind. Highly recommend connecting with Tania virtually if you can’t make the trip in person."

Syd Bleicher

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"Love the online program for TPLO rehab! Tania is an expert and it shows!"

Kelly McCauley

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"Love this place! My peke can walk properly again after doing the online TPLO surgery recovery course. It was so easy to follow and when I had to do a virtual call she was able to give me great one on one support. Highly recommend."

Joanne L

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"Tania is amazing! She was paramount for the recovery of our dog after knee surgery (ACL rupture). She is very knowledgeable and kind and guided us every step of the way."

Bruna Peloso

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"My dog Baxter had TPLO surgery and I had no idea what to do. My vet gave me no instructions except for cage rest and bathroom only for 5 minutes. My dog is so active and I thought I would never get through this. I first did a virtual call to get more help, and she suggested I take the TPLO 8 Week Recovery Guide (I was in the pre-launch group). It was so amazing and broke down each week with warnings, exercises and even games to play. My dog is now fully recovered and playing ball again. Thanks Tania"

Hank G