Tidal Paws Dog Fitness Swimming Pool

Excellent experience. Our dogs loved it at Tidal Paws. The staff were professional, knowledgeable and really friendly. The facilities are great, they have a toilet, changing room and plenty of parking. Our boys left smelling fantastic (a quick wash is included in the price) and well exercised. At £40 for 30 minutes of swimming (that's for both dogs, not per dog) I think it is well worth it. The owner (Grace) took loads of pics and videos which were sent to us at no extra cost. We've booked in for another swim session in 2 weeks. I highly recommend Tidal Paws.

Grace gave lots of great information when I called and is such a lovely lady. We booked and when we went she was great and talked me through it all. Don't arrive more than 5 mins before, she won't get able yo get to the door. We signed health forms. Grace fitted his harness whilst I went to the bathroom (dogs are allowed to go in if needed or wanted). Grace told me where to safely got into the small pool via some steps. She then helped in my 1 year old scared Golden Retriever. Proof not all dogs instinctively swim. She went round 2 or 3 times with him and went to the ramp for a few seconds rest. He really was quite scred bless him. Grace was wonderful and we both reassured him whilst he was moving around. After a few times I had a go. Grace took lots of pics and videos. He did so well in our session. We let him go when it was time, he got out. We were in the pool chatting, he came back to the ramp, and when I called him, he did a huge leap into the pool and swam to me! Huge progress! We were so proud! I will probably book another 1 or 2 lessons as he's still a bit nervous but this has helped so much! I will add, if you have a wetsuit, wear it! My boy is huge and was panicked, he's really scratched and bruised my legs badly. I might try beach shoes as well, my feet kept slipping. I love that they've been careful how to treat the pool. The room didn't smell strong like pools do. It was cooler for the dogs but fine once in! You're moving lots! Afterwards my boy had a special dog shower! He's smells better than he ever has! Grace even told me how to dry his ears and what to be careful of when he's wet as this breeds ears can easily get infections if not dried properly. Grace was lovely, professional, really informative. We drove 45 min to get there, it was so worth it! We'll be back! His confidence has grown so much in a short time, he's still a lnervous but this was brilliant for him, i loved that we could do it together and I feel that in itself is really reassuring for nervous dogs. Teaching them to swim is so important. THANK YOU GRACE!! We loved it! X