Orthopaedic
Dog Swimming for Shoulder & Soft-Tissue Injury
Controlled, impact-free return to fitness after soft-tissue injury.
WHAT IT IS
Shoulder & Soft-Tissue Injury in plain English
Strains of the shoulder, biceps tendon or supporting soft tissue — common in active dogs, agility dogs and enthusiastic ball chasers.
WHY THE POOL HELPS
Shoulder Injury and warm water
Soft-tissue injuries need controlled movement to heal well, and the hardest thing on land is stopping a keen dog doing too much. In the pool the range and effort are set by us, not by the dog.
RECOMMENDED SESSION
Swim Coach for shoulder injury
Weekly during recovery, guided by your vet's restrictions.
Stroke symmetry is the most useful thing we can report back to you and your vet.
WHAT OWNERS NOTICE
How shoulder injury tends to show up
HOW IT WORKS
In the pool with shoulder injury
YOUR FIRST VISIT
A first shoulder injury swim
Short and observed. We watch for a shortened or protective front stroke and adjust immediately.
Before you book
A limp that has not been diagnosed needs a vet first. Soft-tissue injuries also need genuine rest early on — swimming is for the controlled-return phase, not day one.
Written vet clearance needed (shoulder injury).
QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED
Shoulder & Soft-Tissue Injury: questions
Is swimming good for a shoulder strain?
In the controlled-return phase, usually yes, because the joint moves through range without impact. Early on, rest is what heals soft tissue.
My dog is an agility competitor — can this replace training?
It complements it. Swimming maintains fitness while you rest the injury, and cross-trains muscle groups jumping does not.
Tell us about your dog's shoulder & soft-tissue injury
Send us the details and your vet's advice and we'll tell you honestly whether swimming is the right fit — or call 07359 881320.
What Happens Next?
- 1. We review your enquiry
- 2. We call or text to confirm
- 3. Bring your dog and a towel!
Open 7 days · Pompian Brow Farm, Bretherton, PR26 9AQ