Yes, the primary sanitation is provided by a low level of chlorine, which is completely safe for your dog and is used to kill any residual bacteria that may be present.
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The hydrotherapy pool area we swim in is only 4.5 ft. deep. Any deeper may put both your dog and the therapist at risk. We never force your dog into the pool and for those enthusiastic pups, we don’t allow them to jump off the edge of the pool. We also only allow one dog…
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We value your time, so you can expect that (barring an emergency) your appointment will start on time. You will be present by the pool to watch your dog in the water and cheer him or her on during the session if you’d like. We respect your dog’s feelings about the pool, and therefore will…
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If a dog defecates or vomits in the pool, it contaminates the water making it unsafe to swim. When this happens, we must immediately shut the pool down and contain the damage. The pool must remain closed for 12 to 24 hours or longer depending on the severity of the damage, resulting in loss of…
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We NEVER force your dog in the pool. Instead, we work with you and your dog to gently get your dog into the pool. While we will try during the entire scheduled session, there are no guarantees, because we do not force any dog in. In the unlikely event that we are not able to…
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We are specifically trained to work with dogs who have issues with water. We are very patient and will work slowly and gently to get your dog accustomed to the pool.
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We develop trust by working closely with you and your dog, and then gently, calmly, and lovingly encourage them into the water. We don’t use any mechanical devices (for example, lifts or hoists) to get dogs into or out of the water. These devices frighten your dog. Our method eliminates any fear associated with the…
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If your dog has no bowel control problems, don’t feed him or her for at least 6 hours. If your dog does have bowel control problems, withhold food for at least 8 to 10 hours. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so you can potty your dog in our backyard prior to your session.
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Only one dog at a time. We do this for the safety of your dog(s). We do not have dog pool parties, or put dogs who don’t know each other in the pool at the same. To do so is irresponsible and potentially dangerous.
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That depends on your dog, the situation, and/or your veterinarian’s recommendation. We may offer advice after assessing your dog, but we will never dictate to you how many sessions your dog will need. The decision is yours alone.
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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."
