What's New at the Academy
February 3, 2012
New Agility Fundamentals Class on Feb. 27 to March 19 - Click Here to See the Class Schedule
Our next Seminar, TREIBBALL SEMINAR 'LET’S HERD BALLS', SATURDAY OR SUNDAY - March 17 or March 18, 2012, PRESENTED BY - PAT MILLER, CPDT, CDBC. Click Here to learn more and to sign up online!
Video Services will be available at Show-N-Gos, to record your run-thru at HD quality. Click Here to learn about our Video Services.
Due to the demand for swimming
time slots at the Swim Club, a 48-Hour Cancellation Policy is now in effect.
Please read the New Cancellation Policy.
Upcoming Events
TREIBBALL SEMINAR “LET’S HERD BALLS”
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY - March 17 or March 18, 2012
PRESENTED BY - PAT MILLER, CPDT, CDBC
Treibball is a competitive dog sport that is based on sheep herding. The “sheep” are balls that the dog is taught to push/herd into a pen. The handler will direct the dog off leash using 8 balls (sheep), with obedience and herding signals. All balls must be in the pen in 15 minutes and then the dog lies down at the entrance to the pen to keep the balls/sheep in. Click here to learn more about this exciting seminar!
Current News:
The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet
Taking Reservations, Call
302-588-POOL (302-588-7665)
The Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club is getting many breeds into the water, helping the dogs with cardiovascular conditioning and even conditioning their coat and skin.
Call 302-588-7665 or fill out our online Sigh Up Form to schedule a swim evaluation, and Carrie will help teach your dog how much fun swimming can be! Click Here to see all the action, with some videos and photos!
About the Academy
Special Training for Deaf Boxers
Unique Training for Cute Boxer Puppies
John and Maria Harrington called with a request to aid them in the basic obedience of their new boxer puppies. That in itself was not too surprising, but the puppies were. Kayla and Seamus turned out to be two beautiful white boxer puppies.
Click Here to read the whole story and see how much the puppies enjoy the training!
Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club
Swimming provides impact free cardiovascular exercise.
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.
SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF SWIMMING YOUR DOGS ARE:
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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 warm pool water to sooth muscles and joints.
- Most dogs just plain enjoy the water and will swim willingly.
Click Here to see some Videos and Photos of the Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club
Click Here to see Photos from our 1st Anniversary Part for Swimming Paws
What's New at Swimming Paws:
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After undergoing hip surgery Gatsby takes swimming lessons to relearn to use the muscles of his left leg. He now loves swimming.
TO BEGIN GETTING YOUR PAWS WET:
Making an appointment for an initial swimming readiness evaluation. Call
Carrie at 302-588-POOL or 302-588-7665.
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.
Watch Trinity & Briscoe show you how much they enjoy Swimming Paws!
| Low Bandwidth | High Bandwidth - Be Patient |
| Video 1 | Video 1 |
| Video 2 | Video 2 |
| Video 3 | Video 3 |
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!!!
CHARGES AND FEES:
EVERYONE MUST HAVE AN INITIAL SWIM EVALUATION!!!
30-MINUTE INITIAL EVALUATION SWIM
$35.00 per dog
30-MINUTE ASSISTED SWIMS, PACKAGE of 4
4 SWIMS for $125.00
30-MINUTE ASSISTED SWIMS (4) with 30-MINUTE INITIAL EVALUATION SWIM
4 SWIMS + Evaluation for $160.00
(must be twice a week)
20-MINUTE UNASSISTED SWIM PACKAGE of 6
6 SWIMS for $120.00
(completed within 6 months)
20-MINUTE UNASSISTED SWIM PACKAGE of 10
10 SWIMS for $170.00
(completed within 6 months)
20-MINUTE UNASSISTED SWIM PACKAGE of 20
20 SWIMS for $300.00
(completed within 1 year)
Click
Here to Sign Up for Swims and Evaluations
New Cancellation
Policy Starting August 8, 2011
Due to the high demand for swimming time slots, we must implement
the following cancellation policy:
MUST GIVE 48-HOUR NOTICE.
Less than 48 hours notice will cost $10.00, to be paid at next
appointment.
Less than 24 hours notice, you will lose one swim.
No Call - No Show, you will lose your swim and your standing
appointment.
Three ways to contact the instructor:
Best way: Phone 302-588-POOL (7665)
2nd best way: Text same number as above.
3rd best way: E-mail
swimmingpaws@gmail.com
Swim a second or third dog for $5.00 extra per dog. Paid at the time
a 10-
or 20-swims package 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.
- Please Read Cancellation Policy
- 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.
Click Here to see some of our Swimming Paws Members!
A Special for Paws for People
Join Our Swim Club
Initial Swim Evaluation will be $30
with an additional $5.00 donated to Paws for People Teams
