Just Keep Swimming...
4 Steps to Get Them in the Pool
Complete a Mobility Consultation
We’ll discuss your dog’s diagnosis and demeanor to determine whether
swimming is a good option for your dog
Complete Initial Swim
Our swim instructors will be there every stroke of the way, providing
guidance, support, and encouragement.
Make a Plan
Based on your dog’s comfort level during the first few swim sessions, we’ll help you determine the frequency and package to meet your dog’s special needs.
Enjoy the Splash!
Cheer your dog on as she fetches her ball from the waves, takes a treat from you at the pool’s edge, or overcomes her uncertainty. Magic happens in the water!
Explore the best options for your dog
YOUR DOG'S INITIAL SWIM
We'll help your dog learn to enjoy - and respect - the water. We'll help him make sense of the wet stuff. Not every dog is a born swimmer so we'll take it slow and work at his pace. Available in 30 minute sessions.
Mobility Consult required.
From $59
4-PACK SAVINGS
Save while they’re learning to enjoy the water. This is a great option for
first-time swimmers as it give her multiple opportunities to learn how much fun she
can have in the pool while improving her mobility.
Mobility Consult required.
From $225
8-PACK SAVINGS
Buy in bulk and save nearly 20%! This is a great package for
established swimmers for whom swimming is an essential element of their overall mobility plan.
Mobility Consult required.
From $415
Before they get their paws wet
SWIM CHECKLIST
- All first time swimmers must have a mobility consultation prior to an initial swim. During this evaluation, we’ll determine whether swimming is a safe, viable option for your dog.
- We require proof of the following vaccines: DA2P or DHPP and rabies. Titers are fine. No proof, no swim. No exceptions.
- If your dog is taking an antibiotic for an active infection, we will require a diagnosis of the infection, a clearance from your veterinarian to begin or continue swimming, and we will determine if it’s safe for your dog and other dogs to swim in our pool.
- If your dog is urinary or fecal incontinent (can’t control when she pees or poops), we may manually express her prior to entering the pool.
POOL RULES
For the safety of all dogs visiting our swimming pool, all dogs must be vaccinated or titered for rabies, distemper, hepatitis, parvo virus, parainfluenza (DA2P or DHPP). We also recommend bordetella (kennel cough), but this is not required. Discuss the risks with your veterinarian.
- Remember to sign in at the front desk so we know you’re here!
- Please do not enter the gated pool area without permission.
- Please keep the gates in the facility closed. They can only do their job if they’re closed and latched. No need to slam, though.
- Dogs and ALC personnel only on the ramp, please.
- If your dog is especially dirty, please ask to have him rinsed off or bathe your dog prior to visiting our facility.
- If we ask you to do something, please comply. We don’t make stuff up for the heck of it.
- We are an on-leash facility, meaning dogs must be leashed at all times outside the gated pool area.
- You are responsible for your dog and his behavior while in the facility, including your dog’s interaction with other dogs. Please pay attention to your dogs at all times.
- No throwing dogs in the pool. You will be asked to leave immediately.
- We reserve the right to remove aggressive dogs and humans from the premises.
- No food, drinks or treats in the pool area.
- Please feed your dog several hours before swimming or after swimming.
- All dogs must visit the relief area prior to entering the pool. No exceptions.
- There is a $25-50 per incident fee for Code Browns (poop
in the pool) - Repeated accidents in the pool will result in a pool ban for your dog.
- All children must be accompanied and controlled by an adult at all times.
- NO RUNNING BY HUMANS on deck or around pool. Let your dogs do the running.
- No kids or adults in the pool. Dogs only, please. We have a zero tolerance policy for this one.
Remember, you are completely responsible for the care, conduct and actions of your dog while they’re at the facility. Be a good advocate for them and only put them in situations they can handle.
We built and designed our pool with your dog in mind
The pool is 14′ x 22′ to allow plenty of room to swim, fetch, and chase. Our water management standards are high but not damaging to your dog’s skin and coat. We don’t use chlorine or salt. The pool water is filtered, heated and sanitized through a specially-designed circulation pump, in-line electric heater, and a high-rate sand filtration system. It’s like swimming in bottled water!
Your Dog's Initial Swim
We are no longer accepting new clients for recreation-only services (fun swims/fun gyms). If you believe your dog has a mobility issue, please complete the form below and we will contact you to discuss your dog’s needs. Thank you for your understanding!
We want to make sure your dog’s first swim is a great experience. We’ll get you and your dog acquainted with the pool, the deck, the ramp and all the rules and safety precautions. We also want to make sure your dog can swim and if not, fit him for a life jacket.
We will not force your dog into the water. For some dogs, this is a slow process. For new and inexperienced swimmers, we’ll take it at their pace. In some cases, this may mean your dog doesn’t actually get into the water. Please be patient with your dog (and us!)
All swim sessions are by appointment only. Even if your dog has swim experience, we’ll introduce your dog to our ramp and the water in the calm of a private session.
All dogs must have proof of core vaccinations (DA2P or DHPP). Please bring those to your first swim.
Complete the form or give us a call at 520-448-3548 to schedule your dog’s mobility consultation today!
