Pool Session Information
Whether it's for fun, fitness, recovery, confidence or learning, we have a session for every dog!
Take a look below to find the best session type for your dog!
If you are unsure what to book, send us a Whatsapp or email, where Jodie can help you!
Below includes; session types, session prices, entering and using our facilities. Please ensure you read this information before your first visit.
Tempted to swim?
Swimming allows dogs to exercise with reduced pressure on their joints. Many owners only start looking at hydrotherapy once a vet has recommended it for their dog, however a dog does not need an ailment to benefit from swimming! Whether your dog is full of energy, overweight, struggling on walks but needs the exercise, needs more confidence in water or just loves to swim, Phin and Paddle is a YEAR ROUND, safe, calm environment for you and your dog to enjoy themselves (with the added bonus of our shop selling natural treats to tempt your dog on their way out!).
With our private sessions, there is no sharing the pool with strangers and our long sessions slots allow plenty of time for getting you dog in and out the pool, as well as a good amount of swimming in-between.
Fancy a dip? You can join your dog(s) in the pool if you wish to! This is often a preferred option for owners when it is their dogs first time.
P.S. we have plenty of toys to help make the session fun and buoyancy aids for you to use on our dog.
The sessions and Pricing
Want to know more about a session mentioned below, how they work and bulk booking discounts? Keep scrolling down!
£25.00
45 minute session
This is for one dog. It includes time getting in and out the pool. There are facilities to rinse your dog(s) off with warm water, if desired.
£5.00
Additional Dog
This is per additional dog (up to 4) applicable to 45 minute sessions and pool agility sessions. Not lessons or lesson trails, these are only offered on a 1:1 basis.
£80.00
The Party Package
1 hour 15 minutes
The pool area is decorated, water balls added to the pool, party hats for all attendees and a gift box for the 'dog of honour'. No additional fee for dog and human guests!
£22.50
Swim Lesson Trail
10-15 minutes
A perfect trail to see if your dog requires our swim lesson package. This session is on a 1:1 basis with Jodie joining your dog. More information below. single dog session only.
£85 -£100
Swim Lesson packages
15-20 minutes
Great for puppies from 14 weeks of age and up, wanting to learn to swim, gain confidence in water or improve their swimming skills. More information below. Single dog session only.
£15.00
Sunday pool agility
30 minutes
new session on sundays ONLY running throughout the summer. Scroll down for information and prizes!
45 minute session
This is our standard session, perfect for if you want to join your dog for a swim, or want to stand on the side and watch them have a splashing time!
You have full use of the pool facilities, including the toys and buoyancy aids if required. On arrival Jodie will ask about your dogs swimming history to be able to help advice whether a buoyancy aid may be needed. For certain breeds, we may recommend using one whether they are confident swimming or not!
Book this session on your own, or invite friends to join you! Use of the pool is private, so only the dogs you book for will be in the water with you.
This allocated time includes time entering and exiting the pool area. Jodie will let you know when it is time to get out the pool, to ensure you have plenty of time to dry your dog, and get changed if you joined them.
SWIM LESSONS
We are so excited to now be qualified to provide swim lessons!
Our puppy and 6 months + swim lesson packages offer 5 sessions and at the end of the course, your dog receives a certificate, rosette, treat box and discount on their next swim! (note: you can opt for a 6th session instead of the treat box and rosette or 7 for no last session awards)
PUPPY COURSE £85.00
6MONTHS + COURSE £100.00
Swim lessons are on a 1:1 basis where your dog/puppy is supported in the pool by Jodie. Each session runs at your dogs pace and supports them to gain confidence and swimming skills. Time in the pool may vary depending on the dogs age, fitness level and confidence.
The perfect option for pups from 14 weeks of age and up, giving them the best start to enjoying and being safe in water. Our buoyancy jackets are used in all our lesson sessions to offer additional support and safety for your dog. Take a look at our socials for more information.
NEW
Single Swim lesson trail/taster session
Session lasting 10 minutes with Jodie in the pool on a 1:1 basis with your dog.
This session is perfect for if you are unsure whether to book your puppy or dog in for swim lessons, or you do not wish to join them in the water for a standard session, but know they will require additional help!
We recommend going straight to booking a swim lesson package if your dog has a fear of water, is reactive, anxious or nervous, so that we can work at a slower, more personalised pace.
NOTE: Please book our block lesson sessions for the swim lesson package. This trail is great for letting your dog 'have a go'. If you would prefer a more personalised session that happens at your dogs pace, please book our swim lesson package.
NEW NEW NEW
Available 20 April until 7 September on SUNDAYS ONLY!
Are you ready for the ultimate Sunday activity with your dog?!
30 minutes of pool use with our agility course set up. PLUS, let us time your dog for your chance to WIN some amazing prizes at the end of the Pool Agility Season. Top 5 dogs get a prize!
10 Block Session Bookings
Want to save by booking multiple 45 minute sessions? Block sessions saves you £50, equivalent to two free swims!!
Simply select the block session you require on our booking form below and book your first session. There are then 3 options as to how you book the rest of your 'block booking sessions'
- When you come to your first session, let us know when you would like the rest and we can book them in.
- Email us when you would like the sessions or as and when you would like them booked.
- Book each session on our booking form, select 'pay on arrival' and enter your session number in the notes section.
Need to add another dog or dogs to one of your bookings? Pay the £5 per extra dog fee upon arrival.
*Block booking sessions can be used over a 1 year period as and when required.
How your session will work
At Phin and Paddle we want to ensure every dog that comes to our pool has a fun and safe time. This why we do not allow a session to have more than one booking, so that if you choose to have other dogs in the pool with your own, it is ones your dog is happy to play with.
For swim lessons and trails, Jodie will be in the water with your dog to support them. In other sessions, Jodie is still in the facility area to offer advice and support as needed.
Arrival
We recommend arriving 5 minutes early if it is your first appointment.
When you enter Phin and Paddle, you will first come to the shop. Please head over to the desk and share your booking name/ details. If you haven't already, you will given our terms and conditions to read and sign.
Please ensure your dog is walked in on a lead!
Entering the pool area
The pool is not a bath for your dog to be cleaned, we would really appreciate you using our wash facilities to rinse your dog off if they are dirty.
Please ensure you close the gate behind you once you are in the pool area and take all towels and bags in with you. You will be shown all the facilities and there is a curtain if you wish to change and join your dog in the pool!
Getting in the pool
Remember: the steps are for dogs and ladder for humans!
We recommend walking your dog on their lead up the steps (you can follow on the wooden steps) for safety and to help them enter the water. There are buoyancy jackets which you may choose to put on your dog if they are not confident in water. It is sometimes helpful to join your dog in the pool for their first visit, or alternatively book them in to our private 1:1 swim lessons! We are not in the pool with your dog during standard sessions.
Getting out the pool
A towel or drying coat are always worth bringing with you (or you can purchase these in our store!)
When it's time to get out the pool, we recommend placing your dog on their lead to walk while helping them up and down the steps. You can then rinse them off with the pump shower (if desired) before drying off and heading home. Please keep your dog on the drying platform until they are toweled dry. Ensure you bring a towel or drying coat for them (we sell Ruff and Tumble coats in store!). Don't forget to get a post swim snack to take home from the shop if your dogs feeling peckish!
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