Indoor Dog Swimming
For Dogs Who love to Splash – Our Partnership with Doggy Paddle
We all know the benefits of swimming for people, and it is also a great healthy exercise for our darling pets. We are very excited about the partnership we formed in 2017 with Chicago’s largest dog swimming facility, Doggy Paddle, to offer K9U Chicago daycare and Boarding clients with an opportunity to add indoor dog swimming to their K9U Chicago experience.
Why Swimming Is Good for Dogs:
Indoor swimming is a low-impact aerobic exercise that promotes physical and psychological well-being that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Additional benefits include:
- Enhanced respiratory functions
- Improved flexibility and mobility
- Reduced inflammation
- Stronger muscle and bone mass
- Increased circulation
- Weight loss
- Mental stimulation
- Reduce stress and anxiety
Weekly Dog Swimming Trip Schedule
We take daycare or boarding dogs to Doggy Paddle in our K9U Chicago vans only on Wednesday mornings for a swim session. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Book your pup’s space now! All vaccination and medical information for each participating dog will be communicated to Doggy Paddle in advance so they are aware of any existing or special conditions.
There is an additional $30 fee for round trip transportation to Doggy Paddle and the supervised 30-minute swim session. All dogs must be K9U Chicago daycare dogs to participate in the additional swim session option.
Dogs will be introduced to the pools individually to assess their reaction to swimming indoors. After the first session it will be determined if some dogs can swim with other dogs in the same pool in a small playgroup or if they should swim alone with a trained Doggy Paddle instructor.
Doggy Paddle Swimming Terms and Requirements
- Eliminate waste before entering the water or indoor facility
- Be sure the dog is current on all required vaccines.
- Notify facility staff of any medical conditions if your dog is swimming under the supervision of trained instructors.
We love seeing the dogs enjoy this fitness option. If you are wondering if this is right for your dog, please read our dog indoor swimming blog and feel free to call us for a consultation.
What Do We Need to Get Started with Training
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Please review the Waiver Form here. You will sign the form electronically when you register online.Be sure to review our Training FAQs for helpful information for you and your dog.
- Be sure we have a profile for you and your pouch in our system by registering online.
- Upload vaccination records to your online profile.
Meet Our Trainers
Pablo Maldonado
Dog Trainer
Pablo Maldonado
Pablo is an established trainer and business founder of multiple dog care companies with specialties in training, boarding and canine nutrition.
As a participant in several highly regarded training seminars, Pablo enjoys working with all dog breeds including high energy dogs where he uses soft sports, such as Agility Training, to provide these active dogs with a positive way to focus their energy and modify unwanted behaviors. Along with his customized approach to training based on each dog’s individual needs, Pablo creates a unique comprehensive training environment for every client.
Born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, Pablo offers Private Training and all levels of Group Obedience Training in Spanish. He is also very active with Board and Train camps providing Spanish commands for dogs as needed for those clients who prefer to speak Spanish at home.
Chiara Rice
Dog Trainer and Customer Relations
Chiara Rice
Chiara is a graduate of the Animal behavior college as a certified dog trainer. She has worked with dogs for 8 years and has an absolute passion not only for caring for animals but also for teaching them the tools they
need to succeed to become the star pup they were bred to be.
Chiara is a firm believer in positive reinforcement training methods. All of her training classes, private lessons, and board and trains will be based on a training program of positive reinforcement. So grab your treats
and positive markers we got so training to do.
Jonathan Polich
Dog Trainer
Jonathan Polich
Jon has been in the dog industry in Chicago for 13 years. He started off running his own dog walking company and made his way into dog training close to 10 years ago. Jon is CPDT-KA certified and has been training dogs in the Chicago land area for around 10 years in doggy daycares and also privately. Jon believes training dogs is not only about working with your dog and their needs, but also being able to properly communicate dog behavior so you the dog owner can better connect with trust and understand how to work with your dog throughout its life.
Jon is a believer in the humane hierarchy of dog training and working with positive reinforcement-based training. Jon works with most behavioral needs such as puppy training, basic obedience, loose leash walking training, impulse control, relaxation protocol, dog reactive/people reactive training, as well as socialization training in small and large dog groups
Yazmin Lopez
Dog Trainer
Yazmin Lopez
My name is Yazmin,
I was born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico.
Since I was a child I have always loved dogs and becoming a dog trainer now is like a dream come true.
My duty as a trainer is to not only build a strong bond between owners and their pets, but to educate them on the method of positive reinforcement training and behavior modification. This is my way of contributing a little to society by making dogs great furry family members.
In addition to my contribution to society, I volunteered for two years in Nuevo León, Mexico for an animal shelter. My experience also extends to agility training.
My husband and I founded a pet care and BARF food company back home in Mexico. We live, breath, and sleep dogs and dedicated our lives to making the world a better place by training these extraordinary animals.
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