WagWater of Southport

WagWater of Southport We are Southport's only covered heated outdoor dog swimming pool. Lead by Tracy, a qualified dog trainer, our team are all dedicated dog lovers.
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Our aim is to provide fun and socialisation for dogs who love to swim, in a safe and secure environment.

πŸ’¦ 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 π—•π—œπ—₯𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬! πŸ’¦
04/11/2025

πŸ’¦ 𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗬 π—•π—œπ—₯𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬! πŸ’¦

03/11/2025

I'm frequently asked how often I train the girls, the answer at least twice a day, realistically continually. Every meal time is an opportunity to train as there is a big bowl of food waiting which is a million times more rewarding than a tiny treat.

My girls have been trained to wait patiently whilst I prepare the food in the utility room to the right. I then place their bowls on the floor and before they are allowed to eat they must go through some basic commands. This not only reinforces the commands they already know (just like us if you don't use it you lose it) but trains their impulsive behaviour, especially around food as Labradors are very food driven. What you can't see is each time I give a verbal command I use a hand signal also. My timing is slightly out as holding the camera at the same time was tricky, it's why Duchess moves into the next position before the verbal, whereas Dana waits for the verbal command to move.

Training is also excellent for mental stimulation. The girls are missing the pool so I have to find ways to keep them occupied. Whilst I'm playing with them I'm shaping the behaviour I want and keeping them mentally stimulated. They can be just as tired after a 30 minute play/training session as they are after 30 minutes swimming.

01/11/2025

Hi Waggers
We've been working hard on the groundwork, Tracy doing the lions share as usual 🦁 However every day of shovelling πŸͺπŸͺ¨ is a day nearer to opening πŸ’¦ 😁🐾

26/10/2025

Bubble wanted both girls to come out to play and they couldn't resist. A fabulous Labrador pool party with more footage than you can shake a tail at πŸ˜‚πŸΎπŸ’¦

26/10/2025

Llewellyn returned and didn't hesitate to enter the water, another yellow 🦦 who will do anything for a πŸ₯Ž πŸΎπŸ’¦

26/10/2025

The lovely gentle giant family Finn, Boo and Dobbie enjoying their swim. Now they understand how to enter and exit safely using the ramp we allowed all three in the pool at once, unfortunately I haven't got it on video. We also discovered that Boo likes a ball πŸ₯Ž over a πŸ¦†. πŸΎπŸ’¦

26/10/2025

Little Winston's first time in water, he was a natural and loved mum joining him which really helped his confidence πŸΎπŸ’¦

26/10/2025

We are back with the videos and Gypsy's weekly swim, another contender for pig honker of the year πŸ–πŸ·πŸ½πŸΎπŸ’¦

25/10/2025

A Quick Update

Two hands 🎯 one hand and I nearly take out the cubicle on the left πŸͺ“. The video hopefully shows why I've accidentally hit a number of customers with balls and other dog toys whilst in the pool, and why I can't use a ball chucker currently. Alas I have a number of problems with my right arm and hand, and after two years of physiotherapy I've now received a date for my carpal tunnel operation. Neither my surgeon or myself think it will resolve all the problems but it's a start and something to work from.

It will put me out of action for a few weeks and I need to complete the improvements before the 17th November, however things have progressed recently and if the weather allows it is possible. The guttering is installed, a few minor adjustments and finishing touches still required, but it catches the water nicely and drains away onto the rockery. The materials for the groundwork have been ordered and work has started on the shed/changing room.

Wagatha's water is clearing nicely but still needs further work before the levels are back to normal.

Both of us are still under the weather but improving daily, today I'm taking it easy as the last few days have taken its toll. I say that but if the 🌧️ clear I'll probably continue the ground preparation and give Wagatha another clean 🫧

Address

101 Cemetery Road
Southport
PR85EQ

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10:30am - 6pm
Thursday 10:30am - 6pm
Saturday 10:30am - 6pm
Sunday 10:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+447867619319

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