Dip’n Dogs is located in Winter Park, FL and was founded by Rachel Velarde. She is fully experienced in Canine Hydrotherapy and completed her Hydrotherapy certification through the Canine Fitness Institute. Rachel still continues her research on canine hydrotherapy to always ensure top quality knowledge & service for her clients and their dogs.
Dip’n Dogs provides water therapy to all breeds of dogs who live with disabilities, obesity, injury, pre & post surgery rehabilitation, degenerative diseases, arthritis, aging dogs, as well as dogs who need overall wellness, fitness or increased mobility. Every session is customized to fit each dog and their needs & Rachel is fully committed to their health, healing & well-being.
Meet the Owner & Hydrotherapist – Rachel
Rachel began her canine health and canine hydrotherapy practice in May of 2017. She has a passion for caring and healing all animals, especially dogs, which is why canine hydrotherapy is her primary focus. Rachel started her journey at an Orlando canine health and fitness center. She has over 500+ hours experience in the hydrotherapy pool and has helped over 200 dogs through swimming in the past 5+ years.
Rachel is also a proud dog mom to her two beagles, Leo and Lola.
Meet our Intern & Swim Coach – Cate
Cate began her canine health practices in May of 2022. She also has a passion for all animals, especially dogs, which is why she started her training with Dip’n Dogs last Spring. Cate assists with swim lessons, fitness swims and some hydrotherapy swims.
What Our Clients Are Saying
"I highly recommend Dip’n Dogs Canine Hydrotherapy! Rachel does a phenomenal job with the dogs and it’s clear she loves what she does. She makes sure the dogs are comfortable and confident in the water."
July 6, 2022
"From the instant that I met Rachel, I felt comfortable with her and would have trusted her with any of my dogs. Rachel made sure to go over Millie’s health history with me and was very aware of how Millie was doing the whole time she worked with her!"
July 6, 2022
"We are absolutely thrilled and happy to have Rachel swim with our dog Griffin. The exercise really has helped calm Griffin and his weight is right where it should be. Griffin really loves his time with Rachel, she is a true dog lover!"
July 6, 2022
"Rachel has been awesome and I would most definitely recommend her! After our first session my beagle started walking better and showing improvement in his healing process. Since we have started, his mobility has improved after each session and he gets around better than ever."
July 6, 2022
"So incredibly glad we found Dip’n Dogs at the perfect time! Our girl has only been to two sessions so far, but already on the second one, she was showing way more confidence, swimming laps across the pool on her own, and showing more interest in the water overall."