SandDancer Canine Swim

11/20/2025

🦃 **Thanksgiving is almost here… and we all know what that means:**
A *few* extra scraps for our pups and a *lot* of extra wiggles in their waistlines! 😄

If your dog ends up needing to **work off that Thanksgiving feast**, SandDancer Canine Swim Therapy & Fitness has the perfect solution! From gentle conditioning to full-on calorie-burning swims, we’ll help them feel light on their paws again. 💦🐾

But before the feasting begins, a quick reminder: **keep it safe!**
✔️ Plain, cooked turkey meat only
✔️ No skin, no bones, no onions, no garlic
✔️ Skip the stuffing, gravy & pie
✔️ Plain veggies like green beans or carrots = A-OK

We hope you and your pups have a happy, safe, and delicious Thanksgiving!
And if someone *overdoes it* at dinner… you know where to find us. 😉💙💦

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

💪🐾 Homer's Comeback Story! 🐾💦

Meet Homer — our 9-year-old gentle giant who’s been making waves (literally!) here at SandDancer!

When Homer first started with us last November, he was preparing for TPLO surgery and weighed in at 96 lbs. Through dedicated water therapy sessions and consistent conditioning, Homer slimmed down to 85 lbs and was strong and ready for surgery in April. 💧🏋️‍♂️

The road to recovery wasn’t easy — surgery never is — but thanks to his hard work (and a little extra love from Nicole ❤️), Homer made an incredible comeback! By July, he was back in the pool, tail wagging and confidence shining.

Homer absolutely loves swimming, loves Nicole, and we’re thrilled that he’ll continue to come to SandDancer for fun, fitness, and maintenance! 🐶💦

A big thank you to Homer’s amazing mom, Sarah Baran, for trusting us to be part of his journey. Your dedication and care have made all the difference! 💕

10/31/2025

👻🎃 Happy Howl-o-ween from SandDancer Canine Swim Therapy & Fitness! 🎃👻

Wishing all our furry friends and their humans a safe and spooktacular Halloween! 🐶💦 Whether your pup is dressing up as a ghost, a pumpkin, or their favorite superhero, we hope their tails are wagging all night long! 🐾✨

Remember — after all that trick-or-treating and excitement, a good swim is the pawfect way to unwind and stretch out those legs. 🧡

📍 From all of us (and our four-legged swimmers!) here at SandDancer — Happy Howl-o-ween! 🎃🐕🦴
📞 716-248-8212
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10/27/2025

Honoring K-9 Emrick 🐾

K-9 Emrick is a 9-year-old German Shepherd and retired Human Remains Detection Dog from Niagara County Emergency Services. After years of dedicated service protecting and assisting his community, this incredible officer began facing some tough challenges earlier this year.

In March 2025, Emrick was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his front left shoulder, and in April, he bravely underwent an amputation. Then in September, he was also diagnosed with spondylosis (arthritis) in his spine — but that’s when his journey led him to SandDancer Canine Swim Therapy. 💦

Despite living an hour away, his mom, Kyla Rice brings him faithfully to SandDancer, where the warm-water therapy has helped him regain strength, rebuild muscle along his spine, and ease the pain in his back and right shoulder.

“It has been so worth it to see him get so excited and ease his arthritis pain,” Kyla says. “Nicole has been wonderful — completely understanding my boy’s needs and his ‘working-dog brain.’ We are fortunate to have found Nicole and SandDancer!”

We’re beyond grateful for K-9 Emrick’s service and so honored to be a part of his recovery journey. 💙🐾

Thank you, Kyla Rice, for sharing Emrick’s inspiring story — and thank you, K-9 Emrick, for your years of bravery and dedication!!!

10/21/2025

🐪💦 On the hump about booking your dog’s swim? We’ve got hump day openings at SandDancer!
Wednesdays are a great midweek boost for your pup’s fitness, therapy, or just-for-fun swim.
Give us a call or message to grab your spot! 🐾
📞 716-248-8212 | 🌐 sanddancercanineswim.com

10/14/2025

🐾 Meet Jordan!🐾

Jordan is turning 9 years old next month! 🎉

She was adopted through rescue at just 12 weeks old—we knew she was part German Shepherd, but the rest was a mystery. She grew into a happy, healthy pup, though her mom noticed a little “bunny hop” when she ran. During her spay, X-rays revealed that Jordan had been born with hip dysplasia on both sides.

Despite the best food, supplements, exercise, and vet care, age and wear-and-tear caught up to her. A few years ago, Jordan jumped into a car and slipped a disc in her spine, needing surgery. The vets weren’t sure if she’d walk again—but this tough girl made a full recovery! 💪

However, the hip dysplasia remained, and as she got older, her hips became painful, her muscle mass decreased, and she struggled to get up and move around. That’s when she came to SandDancer Canine Swim Therapy.

With sessions just every other week, Jordan went from swimming 5 minutes to 30 minutes! Her muscle mass and mobility have improved, she’s no longer limping, and at her last vet visit, her doctor said this is the happiest and best shape she’s been in for years! 🩵🐶

A huge thank-you to her amazing mom, Lindsay Burdick, for sharing Jordan’s journey and trusting us to be part of her care. 💙

We’re so proud of you, Jordan! 🌊💙

10/01/2025

Meet Aldo! 🌊🐶

He absolutely loves his Tuesday swim sessions with Nicole. Hydrotherapy is great exercise and keeps tails wagging all season long! 🍂🐾

📞 (716) 248-8212
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09/26/2025

✨ The calm before the splash at SandDancer ✨

Every morning starts with a crystal-clear pool, sanitized using diatomaceous earth (DE) filtration 🌊🐾 — one of the most effective and natural ways to keep our water sparkling and safe. Best of all, the DE works continuously to keep the pool clean all day long, so every pup enjoys the same fresh, healthy swim!

The pool is ready, warm, and waiting for a full day of fitness, therapy, and tail-wagging fun! 💦🐶💙

📞 (716) 248-8212
🌐 SandDancerCanineSwim.com