Please note that the pool is available for swims by appointment only.

The benefits of swimming in warm water are well documented and are very beneficial to dogs to build and maintain a very high level of fitness and well being, for owners of working/show dogs swimming as an exercise is surpassed.

Of course the service we offer extends beyond helping able-bodied dogs to achieve peak fitness. As swimming is performed in a near weightless environment it is the ideal form of gentle exercise to help dogs with certain injuries and ailments to gain more strength and mobility to aid them to lead as normal life as possible. Dogs recovering from strains, surgery, spinal injuries, hip dysplasia and many other ailments may find swimming in the correct environment a healthy and gentle way of rebuilding fitness.

We have invested in the latest state of the art equipment, which is a fully heated pool complete with two anti swim jets which can be adjusted to provide a gentle current for the dog to swim against, up to rapid white water for the fitter dog.

A non-slip ramp is provided for entry into the pool with buoyancy aids to keep the dog in the correct position whilst swimming.  A purpose made dryer is also available to owners who wish their dog to be dried in this way (see fees).

We have twenty years experience of owning, training, boarding, exercising and caring for dogs.

Fees

Fees are per session, the length of the session is determined by the dogs fitness level/ailment and can be little as two minutes to as long as thirty minutes. The dogs are closely monitored whilst swimming to ensure enough exercise is obtained without over exerting the dog.

An average session for a reasonably fit dog would be approximately ten minutes. It is recommended that after a trial session should you wish your dog to swim that a course of sessions are booked rather than booking one individual session.

One Trial Session £15.00
Five Sessions £60.00
Ten Sessions £100.00
Drying Time (10 minutes if required) Free Of Charge

Dogs should not be fed before swimming and should be exercised to avoid accidents.

Your dog will most certainly appreciate your presence and encouragement whilst swimming, some splashing will occur, so please dress accordingly.

Whilst every care and attention will be given to all dogs at Shincliffe Mill Hydrotherapy Pool, we cannot be held responsible for injury, disablement, or death from illness or any other cause. Dogs swim entirely at owners risk.

Some dogs are natural swimmers and need little or no encouragement to enjoy a swim, of course not all dogs are the same, some will be nervous at first but you can be assured that we will take all the time necessary to help your dog as much as possible to feel at ease during their visit.

SWIMMING IS GOOD FOR YOUR DOG

For more information please contact us.