A Loyal Companion

This is an amazing service that my dogs thoroughly enjoyed! My 2 year old German Shepherd/Golden Retriever Mix LOVES water. She plays in a kitty pool all day in the summer, she loves chasing and biting with water from the hose, and even chases a sprinkler around. She taught her younger brother, a 6 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback Mix, to love water as well. Since we have no access to a large pool, we found out about this place and immediately schedule the first, private swim. The first session was a bust, because we got there and realized we did not have the appropriate vaccination records for our older dog, Xena. We left upset, unable to swim, but understood that it was about the safety of all the dogs, and decided we would re-schedule. Once we got her records from the vet, we set up the new appointment and had a private swim lesson with the owner. She was incredibly kind and patient as she helped put both dogs in the swimming vests and engaged them into the pool. Unfortunately, Xena, (our older dog) was too nervous about the new experience to go into the water, but the trainer was patient and kept trying to encourage her with toys and balls. When Xena refused to go past the ramp into the shallow water, she just played fetch with her by throwing the ball onto the platform sides. Our puppy, Apollo, however, loved the water! He went swimming immediately, chasing the ball and running up and down the water ramp. She made sure to teach him to find the ramp to get out, and helped him when it seemed like he was becoming too tired. Both dogs slept soundly the entire 40 minute ride home, and we will definitely be going back!