Canine Dip and Dive!

PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS AN ARTICLE ABOUT A FABULOUS DOG SWIMMING ACTIVITY BUT YOU ARE NOT ON THEIR WEBSITE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, CALL THEM ON 07795 078125 OR VISIT THEIR WEBSITE.

At Woodfarm Barns and Barges, it’s no secret that we love dogs. We love them so much, in fact, that we let them write blogs on our website and have made both of our barges dog-friendly. This means that your furry friends can make holiday memories along with you when visiting Suffolk.

Of course, in the hot weather, we realise that it is incredibly important for your pooch (and you!) to be kept cool. With this in mind, we’d highly recommend visiting Canine Dip and Dive in Suffolk, a destination that was featured as a leading spot in Dog Friendly Days Out in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Canine Dip and Dive, situated in Otley, is run by Andy and Jo and is the perfect place for your dogs to gain confidence with water. Inspired by his spaniel Buddy who participated in Superstar Dogs, a game show where dogs and owners perform a “Swim and Fetch” challenge, Andy became a dog trainer who taught dogs how to dive and swim. Building on the success of this venture, Andy and Jo set up a pool to help dogs become more confident in the water and to make sure they knew how to have the most fun in it. The pool in question is an outdoor 32-foot-long dog swimming pool which has a great floating ramp, making accessibility for the dogs even easier. But, for some of the adventurous dogs, the ramp may seem a bit boring, but they are well looked after by a platform that allows them to play Tom Daley for the day, taking dive after dive into the water.

The site is equipped for the owners as well, with changing rooms on site and the whole of the site is fully enclosed.

Canine Dip and Dive also offer various different classes and sessions. There are:

Puppy and senior sessions – perfect for introducing your dogs into the water in a less stressed environment
Buddy’s Pool Party – where you and your dogs enjoy the water together, with toys as well being provided
Solo session – suited for the dogs who are a bit more timid around others, or if you want the pool solely for owner and dog time.

So, with Canine Dip and Dive being located fairly close to our Barges for rent, about 15 minutes from Twee Gebroeders Barge, and about 30 minutes from Onderneming Barge, why not bring your four-legged friend from your dog-friendly Barge to the Canine Dip and Dive? You can find it here:

Address:

Charity Lane

Otley

Suffolk

IP6 9EY

Prices for the sessions start from about £15. Visit their website for more details.

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