Pool - Wag 'N Paddle

Pool

Swimming is a great form of exercise that has been used for centuries by humans because of the healing effects of water on the body. The physiological, as well as emotional changes we experience when we enter into a warm body of water, are almost immediate (think about sitting in your hot tub after a long day of work). Water helps to decrease stress levels, create a sense of freedom of movement you may not be able to experience on land, increase circulation and strengthen muscles without stress on your joints. If water is this beneficial to humans and their quality of life, why can’t we pass this on to our dogs as well?!

Make Pool Time The Best Time

To make the most of your appointment, here are a few guidelines to follow:

Be honest about the health of your dog. If you have any concerns, please discuss with your veterinarian

Arrive 5 minutes prior to your swim time

Lightly brush your dog before entering the pool

Come in and watch – we encourage you to be poolside to watch and interact with your dog during their swim lesson

Do not feed your dog for at least 4 hours prior to their swim lesson and please make sure they have eliminated their bowel

Although we have a drying room with extra towels and a dryer, your dog may still be damp – you may want to bring an extra towel

If you have any questions or concerns while your dog is in the pool, please don’t hesitate to ask!

Unassisted Swims!

We are excited to announce that Wag'n Paddle is now offering unassisted swims. What does this mean?! These swims are geared toward seasoned swimmers who enjoy the water and owners that are willing to do the work and PLAY with their pup! Owners will NOT be permitted to go in the water but must remain in the pool room at all times with their dog. All pool rooms are under video surveillance. There is staff present should you need any help or assistance. Your dog must complete anywhere from 2 or more swims with a swim coach so that we may assess their swimming ability and make sure everyone understands our rules/safety requirements before being allowed to swim unassisted. Please contact us for more information or questions regarding unassisted swims!

Accidents in the Pool

We ask that you not feed your dog 4 hours prior to your appointment as well as make sure they have eliminated their stomach/bowel so that they will be less likely to have an accident in the pool. We can clean and sanitize the pool relatively quickly (around 2 days), but it does cause us to shut down that particular pool. If they happen to vomit or poop in the pool, the swim is immediately over and there will be an additional $50 charge added to your swim (for the cost of refilling the pools as well as chemicals for cleaning and balancing the pool).

Swimming Can Improve the Overall Quality of Life in Dogs

Who Benefits From Pool Time?

At Wag N’ Paddle, we want to offer your dog a chance to learn to swim, play, relieve stress, get stronger and be more active and fit. From puppies to seniors – whatever fitness goal you have for your 4-legged family member, we are here to help! Our 30 minute, one-on-one swim lessons with our trained swim coaches are tailored to your dogs fitness level as well as your dogs specific goals! The swim coach will be in the water the entire time to support and monitor your dog to make sure they are using proper swim form and are working hard to improve their fitness level. While 30 minutes seems to be a relatively short period of time, a dog that swims hard for 5 minutes is almost equivalent to running 5 miles!!

Pool FAQs