HEIDI
Last year our vet suggested that our 12 year old staffy x Heidi would benefit from Hydrotherapy swimming as she has arthritis in her legs.
We were recommended to try Aqua Dogs and have never looked back.
Having no knowledge of how or what we would find, we made an appointment for just one swim, thinking if she, or even us, didn’t like what we saw we would not be obliged to book anymore swims.
What a lovely surprise Heidi and her owners had.  We were made most welcome (even coffee or tea provided) and what a joy it was to watch our little girl having so much fun in a lovely clean warm pool.  She even had someone to play with in the pool as Lisa always goes in with the dogs which helps give them the confidence to enjoy something new to them.
Heidi has recently had 2 serious operations on both her back legs so could not swim for quite a few weeks, but is now on the road to recovery and guess what, yes she is back in the pool and absolutely loves it.  She swims twice a week and we know that the warmth and exercise in the water with Lisa’s encouragement will be a major part of her recovery after which we will swim her regularly to maintain her fitness and for her enjoyment.
We would recommend Aqua Dogs to anyone for recovery, for fitness or just for your pets enjoyment.  Thank-you Lisa and Hilary.
Yvonne and Brian , but mostly a great big thank-you and lots of licks from Heidi  xx

ACE
My year old miniature poodle Ace started swimming at Dorset Aquadogs at the end of last year.  There is nothing wrong with him, but I decided that since he is a keen agility competitor, a regular swim would keep him fit and healthy for his favourite sport! 
I had absolutely no idea what to expect or how he would take to being fitted with a life jacket and made to swim against jets of water....  Well, we haven't looked back - his body has strengthened considerably and my trainer has commented on his jumping ability and general fitness. I put this down to good diet, regular exercise but above all to his swims.  He has even got me in to the pool too!  I may even make the 2012 Olympics at this rate...  I recommend aquatherapy to anyone - its fantastic exercise and we are treated so well at the pool in Bloxworth.

DIGGER
Digger is our black Labrador cross and was one of Dorset Aqua Dogs first customers.  You can see him as he currently appears on the front page of their website.  He has Hip Dysplasia in both back hips and has his weekly swims to help ensure that he keeps his hips exercised in ways other than just walking.  The swimming also helps to keep him generally fit.
Although he really does not like water (a Labrador not liking water!!), once he is in the pool nothing stops him and there is no looking back - especially if a treat is on offer at the end. 
The staff at Dorset Aqua Dogs are very understanding and love having him there for his swims which makes it all the more enjoyable for him.  We would personally recommend it to anyone who either wants additional exercise for the general fitness of their dog, but especially for those dogs with muscular or other medical issues where this may help.