MellG Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) Would you guys buy a heated home pool for your dogs? I have the oppertunity to buy one specially made for dogs, heated, with filter, harness set up with mini crane to lower them in etc, the works...it is just the right size to be set up in a single car gargage, the cost is actually very good, although I would have to take out a small loan and I mean small to cover it, I could easily have this paid off by the end of the year. I have a dog that would most certainly benefit from regular swimming, his chirpopractor keeps telling me to swim him more, as well as an aditional dog joining the family soon who I am sure will love a swim... What would you do? would you buy one if you could? its seems a little extreeme to have a therapy pool at home, but I am soooo tempted, I would love to hear what other people think and if you would but one if you could... Edited May 25, 2007 by MellG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 If I had the money and the situation was the same as yours why not Go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 why not you could 'rent' out its use to other local doggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Yeah I have thought about perhaps renting its use out, there are no therapy pool options in our area and I could see that it could be in demand...If I was to rent it out I would want a vet clearance for the dogs showing that they are infection free, I don't know as I said I am really really tempted, but worry this would confirm that I am a crazy dog lady who buys a pool just for her dogs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagsalot Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 If I could afford it and know my dogs would get the use out of it, then Id definately do it. Good idea about renting it out too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Well its heated, and my dogs love swimming so there is no reson why I couldn't use it everyday or every second day... Listen too me, can you tell I am trying to convince myself this is a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rain Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 If i had the money for it i would buy it, my boy would love it!! Renting it out is a great idea also, help you pay it off quicker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 My husband is going to think I am insane.... But I have a funny feeling I might be talking to my bank very very soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 We are all crazy dog people LOL and you do not have to tell people you brought it LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean26 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I reckon its a great idea. If your dog's going to benefit from it as well, why not? Plus if your dog no longer needs it you could hire it out to people who do. Maybe local vets could help you find people who have dogs that might benefit from the pool for a small fee?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ci Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 For sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witheverythingiam Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I've always wanted one for my doggies:) They already have spunky lifejackets - this way they could swim in the cooler months as well as summer! Is the one you're looking at 2nd hand or brand new? I'm interested to know how much a "small loan" is? -WithEverythingIAm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 First saw a hydrotherapy pool in use in NZ and thought what a brilliant idea. Go for it, but if you want to have other dogs use it then there will be some questions concerning skin problems in other dogs. These may answer some questions. http://www.glemaraypetspa.com.au/ http://www.caninehydrotherapy.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Its second hand but practically brand new and a small loan for me is under $5 grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cramet Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 a friend of mine had one he ended up useing it as part of a doggie gym Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Remember if you rent it or have people use it it you will need public liability insurance otherwise your cheap pool will become an expensive item.Also if people come & they have kids what you are responsable for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomez the Norfolk Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Totally. Do It. If you're near Sydney, we'll be your first customers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellG Posted May 23, 2007 Author Share Posted May 23, 2007 Yeah I am in Western Sydney, If I was to rent it out, I don't think it would be to just anyone, just people I knew, through showing, obedience etc, and of course lovely DOL people. At least that way it would be dog people who hopefully would have a clue. Plus its my home I dont want strangers coming around, in this day and age you just cant trust people which is sad... I'm not looking to make money out of it, so the hire cost would just be to cover the cost of running the heater, filter, maintenance etc. I think I am going to get it, my OH was like its your money I am not going to tell you how to spend it, I think he has the guilts over taking out a similar sized loan to do up his car....I think I shall have to ring the bank tomorrow and suss out my options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Hope all goes well with your bank phone call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny123 Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) If it's under $5K just do it. My sister spent $12,000 on a (human) spa pool (in Armidale where it's quite chilly) for her dog that needed hydrotherapy after spinal surgery. Wow, if you can please do it and I'm sure people will pay to use it for any number of reasons. I didn't realise how important hydrotherapy was before my fur-nephew's problem. Edited May 23, 2007 by benny123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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