~*Shell*~ Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Hi all! I'm trying to get some weight off my boy who at the moment is a pretty husky husky (sorry, couldn't resist the pun). I don't like to walk him as much as i should while he is at this weight because of the strain to his joints so i was hoping someone knew of a dog friendly pool in Sydney (preferably close to castle hill or parramatta) where we could go for some much needed aqua aerobics. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl79 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Can't help you with a Sydney pool, but doers anyone know of one in Newcastle? Good luck with your husky husky (I liked the pun!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavsRcute Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have heard about one at Leppington which is used a lot for ? greyhounds but I don't have any details. There is another one at Adamstown called ? Dog overboard.There is a underwater treadmill at Leichardt too We are seriously lacking in NSW for any form of hydrotherapy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Mastdoch Mastiffs have a pool, the details are on their web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I thought there was a Pool for dogs out Londonderry.. sorry ... not sure of any details though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Exercise in water is ideal, but don't be afraid to be ruthless in cutting down the amount of food given. I faffed around and felt sorry for my dog for a while, but cutting total food intake in 1/2- YES 1/2- worked! My dog is much happier and healthier with the extra weight off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 I've been very ruthless with his food - cut down by half and put on pedigree natural lite and mature (the only kind of food that doesn't upset his stomach). The colder weather we had today helped too and it's only going to get better over winter. We walked nearly an hour and a half tonight without him dropping his tail (which is his sign he's ready to go home) but i would still like to get him into a pool for a swim, preferably out of the wind. I'm sure by the end of winter he will be slimmed down and ready to start some agility training! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 There is an underwater treadmill in Sydney: http://sydneyanimalphysiotherapy.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*Shell*~ Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thanks Sas - i think i will try the physiotherapists - their treadmill looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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