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Low Impact Exercise for Dogs: What to Do When Walks Get Hard
A dog who cannot walk far still needs to move. These are the options that do not punish the joints. Read more...
Do You Need a Vet Referral for Dog Hydrotherapy?
For clinical hydrotherapy, almost always yes. And a centre that does not ask for one is telling you something. Read more...
How Much Does Dog Hydrotherapy Cost in the UK?
The session price is the smallest part of the question. What matters is how many sessions, and whether you needed them. Read more...
Is Hydrotherapy Good for Dogs? What It Helps, and What It Does Not
For the right dog it is genuinely valuable. For the wrong dog it is an expensive way to do what a swim would have done. Read more...
Underwater Treadmill or Swimming Pool: How Canine Water Work Differs
They look similar from the outside and do quite different jobs. One is a measuring instrument, the other is exercise. Read more...
What Is Dog Hydrotherapy? A Plain English Guide
The word gets used for everything from clinical rehabilitation to a dog paddling in a pool. Here is what it properly means. Read more...
Border collie wearing a buoyancy aid at the shallow end of a heated indoor dog pool
What Happens During Your Dog's First Swimming Session
If you have never taken a dog swimming, here is the whole thing start to finish, so nothing on the day is a surprise. Read more...
Border collie in a blue life jacket resting calmly in the shallow end of an indoor pool
Can Nervous Dogs Learn to Swim?
Usually yes, but not on the first visit and not by being encouraged in. Here is what actually works. Read more...
A golden retriever and a chocolate labrador swimming calmly in a heated indoor pool
Is Swimming Good for Older Dogs?
For a lot of older dogs, swimming is the exercise that still works when walks have become hard going. Read more...
Dog in a blue life jacket entering an indoor pool down a non slip ramp
How to Prepare Your Dog for Their First Swim
A good first swim is mostly decided before you arrive. Here is the short list that makes the difference. Read more...
Two dogs swimming side by side in an indoor pool
Swimming vs Walking: Which Is Better Exercise for Your Dog?
One is not simply better than the other. They do different jobs, and the right answer depends on your dog's age, joints and energy. Read more...
Small curly coated puppy in a blue life jacket walking down the pool entry ramp
Can Puppies Swim? When It Is Safe to Start
Most puppies can swim by instinct. Whether they should be in a pool yet is a different question, and it comes down to vaccinations and timing. Read more...
Dog in a life jacket being introduced to the water using the pool entry ramp
Dog Swimming Lessons: What They Are, and When Your Dog Needs One
Dogs can swim instinctively, so what is a swimming lesson for? Mostly confidence, and mostly for the dogs who would otherwise never get in. Read more...
Dog in a life jacket resting in an indoor swimming pool after a swim
Limber Tail After Swimming: What It Is and What To Do
Your dog swam, and now their tail is hanging limp. It is almost certainly limber tail, it is more common than most owners realise, and here is what it actually... Read more...
Is Swimming Good for Dogs? 8 Benefits Every Owner Should Know | Hounds & Waves
Is Swimming Good for Dogs? 8 Benefits Every Owner Should Know | Hounds & Waves
Discover the physical and mental benefits of dog swimming, from low-impact exercise to confidence building. Learn why more owners are choosing swimming for their dogs. Read more...
Dog Swimming in Swindon | Everything You Need to Know
Dog Swimming in Swindon | Everything You Need to Know
Dog Swimming in Swindon: Everything You Need to Know If you've been searching for dog swimming in Swindon, you've probably discovered there aren't many dedicated facilities in the area. Whether... Read more...