Place for dogs to swim?

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I think it’s a city decision, 365Stairs. Seattle Municipal Code 18.12.080 mentions beaches (and other water areas). And actually, according to that, you’re not supposed to have a dog on a city beach, period, leashed or otherwise.

The reason, as far as I can tell, is indeed fecal contamination; this USA Today article goes into some detail. At least, I’m guessing that’s the reason for prohibiting dogs on beaches entirely.

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sounddogswims.com is a dogcare service which fights the traffic for dog owners and takes dogs swimming to legal dogparks with water access.

Water therapy is fabulous for recovering pups, but healthy dogs don’t need to be so darn restricted in such a “therapeutic” or chlorinated environment. Plus, small group 3-4 dogs) socialization is incorporated into swim romps. The per hourly rates are waaay cheaper than most therapy pools and more effective exercise than dog walkers. $30-35/1.5 hrs, with fairly flexible scheduling.

20 minutes of swim time is aerobic exercise equivalent of 40 minutes of walking. Awesome value all around, IMHO.

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