Swim Lesson Packages
Save money and give your dog the best start!
Jodie has a level 3 hydrotherapy qualification, canine first aid and canine behaviour qualifications, ensuring your dog has a knowledgeable and safe start.
SWIM LESSONS
Available to book via email, Whatsapp or web equiry only. Sessions will be available Saturday mornings and weekday evenings to work around Jodie and her little one.
Our puppy and 8 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)
PUPPY COURSE £90.00
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.
Owners are welcome to join in the water for the last few sessions, however, unless there is a significant reason, we tend to ask owners not to join in the water for the first few sessions, to allow us to assess your dogs ability and focus on them.
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.
2026 Qualifiers
Could your dog be next?! Book via email, web enquiry, Whatsapp or DM! Currently Wednesday and Saturday slots available.
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!