Dog pool in Milwaukee area?
Question by almundgirl85: Dog pool in Milwaukee area?
I have a 1 yr old goldendoodle who was just diagnosed with hip dysplasia. I’m already doing the normal things to treat it, i.e. glucosamine, keeping weight down, keeping her active, etc, but I wanted to find a pool as well. It’s supposed to be an excellent way to get them low-impact exercise. I’ve tried looking on the internet, but I can’t seem to find anything in the immediate Milwaukee area. Does anyone know of a pool in the area? I have found underwater treadmills, but no pools, excepting one at Aunt B’s, outside of the Dells and Liberty Resort, outside of Green Bay. These are both more than an hour away. Thanks in advance!!!
FYI: 1- I got the dog from a friend, so I had no control over breeding, and 2 – many common purebred breeds have the same problem you have identified as a designer dog problem. It is, of course, important to go to a reputable breeder, but you can find a reputable breeder for both kinds of dogs: purebred and designer dog/mutt. I am somewhat annoyed with my dog always being discriminated against because she isn’t “pure”!
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Answer by Jessica & Lulu
depeding upon how big ur dog is you could get one of those pools that u jump blow up…but its really cold outside right now so that might not be such a good idea…u could also try putting a large animals trough in you kitchen and holding her by the waist and just letting her paddle in it
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IDK if we have any around here. I live in Milwaukee as well. I know at the end of the season the Milwaukee county parks have a dog swim day but only one day a year. Try calling Central Bark dowtown (the dog bakery/pet store) and ask them if they know of anywhere. Otherwise, try calling somewhere like Amiable dog training and see if they know of a place to go….I know Amiable dog training has agility and performance training and have seen her dogs at state fair in a pool. Last resprt would be to call some of the doggy day cares, maybe one of them has a pool or knows of one. Or call the WI humane society (phone number is (414)ANIMALS…cute right?!
I am sorry to hear about your dogs issues. I dont know where you got him/her but a couple of things I want to let you know
1. There is no such thing as a goldendoodle. You have a Golden Retriever/Poodle mixed mutt
2. Please keep this in mind next time you go to get a puppy, these “designer dogs” tend to have a lot of problems because they are not bred to be healthy, they are bred for their ” ” breeders to make money.
If you can’t find anything on Hydrotherapy in your area specifically.. Check with the horse people, they should be able to point you in the right direction.. If not your vet should be able to help.
I do know of one, but it’s connected to a vet. The Animal Doctor in Muskego. I have no idea if they’d allow you to use it without being a patient, but I guess it’s worth asking.
And FWIW, they are EXCELLENT vets! I’ve just begun taking one cat there and I could not be happier.