Puppy Swim Academy
Lifeworks by Rio
….because not all dogs are natural born swimmers!!
Welcome to our Puppy Swim Academy, if you’re reading this, your puppy’s swimming journey might just be beginning… Please see below for the amazing benefits you receive on the Academy Course
- Practical swimming course for vaccinated puppies aged 14 weeks to 8 months.
- Builds confidence in water and encourages correct swimming technique.
- Acclimatises and prepares pup for health checks and ‘hands on’ holistic therapies they may need later in life.
- Four grades with multiple milestones to reach before pup graduates
- Embroidered badge presented on completion of each grade.
- Proudly display badges on Ruff and Tumble drying coats
- A unique and practical course for you and your pup to enjoy together
- Short sessions of 20 minutes to keep pup relaxed and engaged
- Each grade typically consists of 3 sessions depending on ability.
- Buy one grade at a time or book a full course!
This academy is run in association with Positive Dog Training Company, who provide science-based training and animal behaviour therapy that supports the welfare and wellbeing of animals.
Grade 1 – Dipping a paw
This is awarded when:
- They become confident swimming using one type of technique
- They are happy for the hydrotherapist to shower and shampoo them
- They will let the hydrotherapist perform a health check, including checking their eyes, teeth, and ears
- They are comfortable being towel dried off and having a coat put on (if they have one)
Grade 2 – Splashing around
This is awarded when:
- They become confident swimming with limited guidance from the hydrotherapist, including some swimming without having their buoyancy aid held onto
- They are willing to follow the hydrotherapist, with the use of a toy if needed
- They are comfortable relaxing on the pod between swims and let the hydrotherapist check their pulse
Grade 3 – Making waves
This is awarded when:
- They have mastered the 3 main techniques, swim rounds, hold outs, and figures of 8
- They can swim without being held continuously by the hydrotherapists
- They are happy to play on the pod and have the hydrotherapist massage and stroke them
Grade 4 – Born to swim
This is awarded when:
- They are strong swimmers and have graduated from a buoyancy aid to a harness
- They are happy to follow the hydrotherapist and swim unaided the majority of their time in the water
- They want to step or jump off the platform
- They have started to learn guided throw out swimming technique and have fun in the pool
PRICES:
Grade 1 £77.50
Grade 2 £77.50
Grade 3 £77.50
Grade 4 £77.50
FULL COURSE
Grades 1 to 4 in single booking £310 and receive a FREE Ruff & Tumble coat worth up to £40*
Dog Drying Coats, Dog Bed Covers Plus More By Ruff & Tumble (ruffandtumbledogcoats.com)
*price varies with size. Balance over £40 to be paid separately, for very small dogs, we will supplement with additional goods up to £40