Housewolf Pack

New dogs must complete an Orientation (for beginners) or Safety Check (for experienced swimmers) before booking. Orientations assess toy drive, swimming confidence, and skills. Lessons provide additional support for building confidence or mastering dock jumps. Private pool time allows owners to supervise their dogs without assistance. Season passes offer unlimited or fixed-session access over a 20-week summer season. Sessions are private, one-on-one with the owner and dog(s), and can include up to two dogs per booking.

Pricing Summary

Orientation: $60 for 45 minutes. Lessons: $60 for 45 minutes. Private Pool Time: $35 for 30 minutes or $55 for 1 hour. Season passes include Unlimited Access ($2415), Gold Season Pass (18 one-hour sessions, $880), and Gold Jr. Season Pass (18 thirty-minute sessions, $560). Guest passes are $20 per session. All passes expire at the end of the season with no refunds.

Policies

All clients must agree to rules and policies before booking. Clients found breaking rules or disrespecting the space will be dismissed without warning. New dogs must complete an Orientation or Safety Check before booking. Season passes expire at the end of the season with no refunds. Guests must be pre-approved and pay $20 per session. Booking is by appointment only; cancellations or changes are permitted via the online portal.

The Housewolf Pack is a private facility in Erie, CO, specializing in seasonal outdoor swimming and dock diving for dogs. They offer private, by-appointment-only sessions on a 4-acre farm, ensuring no shared space with other clients. Their services include Orientations for dogs new to swimming or dock diving, Lessons for confidence-building, and Private Pool Time for unassisted play. The owner has over 5 years of hands-on experience in dog behavior, training, and care, having worked at the Longmont Humane Society, Uptown Dog, and veterinary emergency facilities. They prioritize safety, cleanliness, and a welcoming environment for all dogs, including reactive ones, and allow owners to enter the water during orientations. The facility includes an enclosed pool, dock, off-leash potty area, and air retrieve rig. All new dogs must complete an Orientation or Safety Check before booking sessions.

They also offer 2025 season passes with unlimited or limited session packages, guest passes for non-household dogs, and flexible booking via an online portal. Weather permitting, the season runs from early May to the end of September.

While not a traditional obedience trainer, they provide foundational training through swimming and dock diving, focusing on recall, confidence, and behavior in a controlled, fun environment.

Accomplishments

The owner has over 5 years of professional experience working with shelter dogs, behavior cases, and veterinary care. They fostered and trained Hawke, a behavior case dog, and have worked at reputable local facilities including Longmont Humane Society and Uptown Dog. The facility has received numerous positive reviews for its clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

How to Get Started!

New clients must first complete the 2025 Waiver and then schedule an Orientation or Safety Check before booking private pool time. After passing the orientation, clients can book sessions via the online portal. Orientation is required even for dogs with prior swimming experience if they haven’t used a similar facility with ramp entry.