Canine Aqua Fitness

Jill’s Next Door Canine Aqua Fitness Program offers a low-impact way to improve your dog’s health through safe, guided swim sessions in the comfort of your own pool. Each session provides a full-body workout that supports circulation, muscle strength, weight management, and mobility, while offering relief from the Florida heat. Guided swimming also helps reduce stress and promotes social enrichment through positive bonding with our trained Canine Aqua Fitness Handler.

SWIM SESSIONS

life Vest Fitting

Safety is our top priority—each session includes the use of life vests and floating support noodles to ensure your pet is fully supported and secure.

Slow and Steady

We begin each session with a slow, calm water entry, allowing your pet to acclimate comfortably with positive reinforcement and praise.

floating

Once in the pool, your pup learns to float, adjust to buoyancy, and build confidence and trust in the water.

paddling

Our coach stays low in the water to gently guide your pup and encourage natural, confident paddling.

LAPS

Once your pup and the handler are comfortable, sessions progress to guided, hands-off swimming laps.

enter and exit

Finally, we guide your pup in learning how to safely and confidently enter and exit the pool independently.

DOG TOYS

FREQUENT BREAKS

TREATS AND WATER

RINSE & DRY

Pre-Screening & Swim Assessment

Before beginning our Canine Aqua Fitness Program, we conduct a detailed pre-screening to review your dog’s health history, physical ability, and wellness goals. Once your pup is approved as a candidate for canine aqua fitness, you and your dog will meet with our experienced Canine Aqua Fitness Handler for an in-pool swim assessment to determine comfort level and swimming ability.

Waiver & Owner Orientation

All clients must complete required waivers and attend an orientation prior to the start of services. This 90-minute orientation and assessment session includes life vest fitting (provided by you or Jill’s Next Door), swim evaluation, handling guidance, acclimation, and development of a customized aqua fitness plan. For safety and education, the pet owner must be present during this session.
Initial Consult & Assessment Fee: $75

Health & Safety First

Your dog’s safety and wellness are always our top priority. Dogs are thoroughly rinsed and towel-dried after every swim session. If your pet is prone to ear, skin, or urinary tract issues, we recommend consulting your veterinarian prior to participation and discussing preventive care such as ear drops. With written consent, we are happy to administer approved ear drops after sessions.

Life vests are required for all swims, and dogs are never left unattended in the pool or yard. Pools must be properly chlorinated to prevent irritation. If your dog has difficulty using pool steps, we recommend adding a pool ramp for safer entry and exit. Please avoid feeding your dog immediately before swim sessions and ensure a fresh water hose is available for post-swim cleanup.

Session Cost & Duration

Each Canine Aqua Fitness session lasts 60 minutes, including approximately 30 minutes of guided swimming and 30 minutes for preparation, cooldown, hydration, potty break, treats, and towel dry-off. Every session includes a real-time visit report with photos and updates, delivered via text and email.
$50 per session (holiday fees may apply).

Important Medical Disclaimer

Jill’s Next Door does not provide hydrotherapy or physical therapy services. We do not have a licensed swim therapist on staff. For medical or rehabilitative swimming, we recommend licensed providers such as Healing Hearts Veterinary Care in Boynton Beach, Florida.

1. MEET HANDLER

Our aqua fitness handler will come to your home to meet you and your pets and provide an assessment.

2. SCHEDULE

Schedule your customized swim fitness session, view visit time blocks, and pay your invoice.

3. GET UPDATES

Receive GPS tracked timed visits reports sent via text and email immediately following every visit.