Q. Can my dog swim at Doggie Paddles?
A. Yes, all dogs can swim as long as your dog is healthy. If you dog has a medical condition we will need a health check from your vet to advise us that swimming will not worsen your dog's condition.
Q. Does my dog need to be referred by my vet for treatment?
A. No, all dogs are welcome at Doggie Paddles. But, we do need to establish the health of your dog(s), to allow us to give the correct treatment. We will supply you with a form that you can take to your vet for their approval and a health check.
Q. what if my dog can’t swim?
A. Don’t worry, we have life jackets and your dog will be under supervision at all time with our qualified therapist.
Q. How long can my dog swim for?
A. The sessions depend on your dog’s condition, needs and capacity. This may differ from only a few minutes in the pool at the beginning to 20 minutes as your dog’s condition or fitness level improves.
Q. How long will it take to see a progress in my dog’s condition?
A. This will differ from dog to dog and the type of condition. You should see improvement after 4 or 5 swims.
Q. Why do you limit the swimming time?
A. Regular exercise in moderation. We must remember that your dog is recovering from injury or inactivity or building up muscle tone and stamina, and we must not over-swim your dog, exhaust or over-exert muscles. It will do more harm than good.
Q. If I have more than 1 dog can I bring them together to swim?
A. Yes, you can!
Q. What if my dog has a medical problem whilst swimming?
A. Should your dog experience any problems whilst swimming, Darryl the trained Hydro therapist and/or Pauline animal First Aider will be in attendance at all times when a dog is in the pool. We also have a vet nearby for emergencies.
Q. Can I feed my dog before swimming?
A. Please do not feed your dog at least 2 hours prior to swimming.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. For a hydrotherapy, fitness, fun or health session the price is £25.00 for small, medium and large breeds and £30.00 for extra-large breeds. For prices for our other services, please refer to the 'our services' section of our website.
A. Yes, all dogs can swim as long as your dog is healthy. If you dog has a medical condition we will need a health check from your vet to advise us that swimming will not worsen your dog's condition.
Q. Does my dog need to be referred by my vet for treatment?
A. No, all dogs are welcome at Doggie Paddles. But, we do need to establish the health of your dog(s), to allow us to give the correct treatment. We will supply you with a form that you can take to your vet for their approval and a health check.
Q. what if my dog can’t swim?
A. Don’t worry, we have life jackets and your dog will be under supervision at all time with our qualified therapist.
Q. How long can my dog swim for?
A. The sessions depend on your dog’s condition, needs and capacity. This may differ from only a few minutes in the pool at the beginning to 20 minutes as your dog’s condition or fitness level improves.
Q. How long will it take to see a progress in my dog’s condition?
A. This will differ from dog to dog and the type of condition. You should see improvement after 4 or 5 swims.
Q. Why do you limit the swimming time?
A. Regular exercise in moderation. We must remember that your dog is recovering from injury or inactivity or building up muscle tone and stamina, and we must not over-swim your dog, exhaust or over-exert muscles. It will do more harm than good.
Q. If I have more than 1 dog can I bring them together to swim?
A. Yes, you can!
Q. What if my dog has a medical problem whilst swimming?
A. Should your dog experience any problems whilst swimming, Darryl the trained Hydro therapist and/or Pauline animal First Aider will be in attendance at all times when a dog is in the pool. We also have a vet nearby for emergencies.
Q. Can I feed my dog before swimming?
A. Please do not feed your dog at least 2 hours prior to swimming.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. For a hydrotherapy, fitness, fun or health session the price is £25.00 for small, medium and large breeds and £30.00 for extra-large breeds. For prices for our other services, please refer to the 'our services' section of our website.
