Dip Your Paws

18/10/2025

Entering our 10th year of being a member of the Canine Hydrotherapy Association (CHA).

I am also entering my 4th year as a committee member and Complaints Officer of the CHA - a job that requires extra admin duties, but also rewarding to be able to put something back into the industry.

What this means for you:

💦 regular external bacteria tests on our water - results consistently ‘Excellent’

🧑‍🎓 we both have to complete 25 hours Continued Professional Development every year - to ensure we keep learning.

🐾💦 we adhere to the high standards set by the CHA.

🐾 your dog receives a high standard of care from people who are passionate, professional and empathetic.

16/10/2025

16/10/2025

Puppy number 3 of the same litter, this is Ruairi - Tali & Freddie’s brother.

His first swim - he wasn’t entirely sure about what to do at the start with some splashing 💦 but by the end (and with some food as bribery) he did pretty well!
Good lad - looking forward to next time ❤️🐾💦

14/10/2025

Think Daisy enjoyed her swim today!

‘Thank you Aunty Nicola’ ❤️💦🐾❤️

08/10/2025

Yesterday we welcomed the Chairman of North Kesteven District Council, Councillor Chris Goldson and Mrs Goldson to Dip Your Paws.

Councillor Goldson has chosen a theme of ‘Animal Allies’ for his term as Chairman. For his October visit, he chose to come and see us - to see what we do and the role canine hydrotherapy plays in dogs and their owners lives.

Thank you to Jess and Poppy (and their mums) for being great models of their hydrotherapy sessions so we could show what we do.

We received a lovely certificate in appreciation of the work we do to care and support animals in our local community. The certificate was a lovely surprise and will very soon be on display at the pool. 🐾💦❤️💦🐾

03/10/2025

A week of puppies this week.

Although Freddie and Tali were swimming for confidence, our other new young face this week sadly has an issue with her shoulders so she’s coming to try & strengthen her muscles to better support her joints.

Holly is 10 months old and had her first session on Tuesday. She was very unhappy with the showering beforehand and daunted at the look of the pool. But with some patience & careful handling, she managed to swim a whole length of the pool by the end.
She did so well - let’s hope we can help get her fitter and stronger 💪🐾💦

30/09/2025

Double trouble at the pool today.

Anyone that’s been to see us over the last few months will most likely know that Nicola had a litter of puppies from her Labrador earlier this year.

They’ve now just about turned 5 months old & It’s been a delight today having 2 of them at the pool.

Freddie on his second swim today really did well & was much more confident.

Tali - who has had a few swims now, isn’t 100% sure why she has to do it - but when your mum is a hydrotherapist, there’s no choice. Luckily she does anything for food so that’s what we use to bribe her!

🧡🐾💦🧡

19/09/2025

19/09/2025

The lovely Archie came for his first visit today.

He is 12.5 years old & has recently been diagnosed with arthritis.

Due to a very sensitive tummy, he’s more limits about which medications he can have. We’re hopeful the hydrotherapy will aid his mobility & build some strength back up.

He loved his session - a very happy boy 🥰

29/08/2025

Luca had his first visit last week.

He’s an 11yo Siberian Husky who is struggling with some arthritis.

The pool is such a great therapy for dogs like Luca, weightless and pain free exercise that makes him feel spritely and a bit younger after his session. This is a great picture of him looking so happy - after some initial apprehension on his first session, this week he’s much more settled & getting the hang of it.

He’s a natural swimmer & loves the water - keep it up boy, you’re doing great ❤️