Academy of Dog Training & Agility

SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING YOUR DOGS ARE:

Swimming provides impact free cardiovascular exercise. 15 minutes of swimming is the equivalent of a two mile walk.

All major muscle groups are involved in swimming providing shaping and toning, thus increasing strength and support for joints and ligaments.

Swimming is a great release for toxic energy. Swimming burns this energy leaving the dog more relaxed and then able to interact with his family in a better way.

Swimming helps with weight management along with diet in over weight dogs.

Can provide buoyant range of motion improvement in convalescing dogs. Talk to your Veterinarian.

Canine athletes after trials and shows can get the benefits of the 82 degree warm pool water to sooth muscles and joints.

Most dogs just plain enjoy the water and will swim willingly.

TO BEGIN GETTING YOUR PAWS WET:

Making an appointment for an initial swimming readiness evaluation. Call Don at 302-588-4636.

If your dog needs swimming lessons they are available with our swim coach.

If your dog is viewed as a swimmer you can then schedule swim time monitored by our lifeguards.

Life vests are available if required for non-swimmers at the start of lessons or for geriatric dogs who need a bit of help.

Owners are not allowed in the pool, but are encouraged to join the dog on the deck and throw toys, etc.

Wash and dry area provided (bring your own towels).

CHARGES AND FEES:

EVERYONE MUST HAVE AN INITIAL SWIM EVALUATION!!!

30 MINUTES INITIAL EVALUATION SWIM…………………………………$35.00 per dog

30 MINUTES ASSISTED SWIMS…………………………………4 SWIMS $125.00 (must be twice a week)

20 MINUTES UNASSISTED SWIM PACKAGE………………..10 SWIMS $170.00 (completed within 2 months)

20 MINUTES UNASSISTED SWIM PACKAGE………………..20 SWIMS $300.00 (completed within 4 months)

20 MINUTES UNASSISTED SWIM SINGLE…………………….1 SWIM $20.00 (pay as you go)

Swim a second or third dog for $5.00 extra per dog. Paid at the time 10 or 20 minute swim plan is purchased. Dog must have the same owner.

Members of the Academy Club will receive a 10% discount on the above rates.

Call or email to visit facility to see and ask questions.

20 minutes of swimming will be more than most dogs can do in any one session. Longer swim periods can be arranged at an additional fee.

POOL RULES:

All swimmwers must be clean and brushed at home before appointments.

Do not feed your dog for at least 3 hours before swim time.

Be on time and exercise your dog in the areas we provide.

24 hours required to change a schedule.

Missed scheduled swims are charged for.

Bring towels, combs, brushes, shampoo, etc.

Bring floating toys to retrieve.

Pool is for dogs and "Swimming Paws" staff only.

If a dog is judged in need of grooming before swimming it may be denied acces to the pool for the protection of others. Again, please groom at home.

All swimmers must be in good health and up to date on shots.

No females in heat.

Please leave after-swim area as you found it.

The purpose of the "Swimming Paws" Swim Center is to provide a state of the art year round swimming facility for our dogs. The pool is 25' x 15', it is solar heated (with back up heat when there is no sun). The decking and stairs are safe slip proof materials. "Swimming Paws" provides scheduled evaluation of your dog's water abilities, swimming lessons if needed, and swim time.