Waterdog Spa

Each dog begins with a 50-minute Initial Evaluation that includes gait assessment, muscle palpation, and a gradual introduction to the pool. Based on the evaluation, a custom swim plan is created with recommended frequency and duration. Regular sessions include warm water swimming, stretching, reflex work, and optional cold laser therapy. Sessions are tailored to individual physical needs, with resistance adjusted via jet settings. Clients may schedule weekly or as-needed appointments based on their dog’s condition and goals.

Pricing Summary

Initial evaluation: $105.00. Regular sessions: $60 for 30 minutes, $95 for 60 minutes. Sessions are available for established clients only in 30-minute increments after the initial evaluation.

Policies

After booking, clients receive a new client packet to complete prior to the initial evaluation. Sessions require advance scheduling. No specific cancellation policy is stated on the website.

Water Dog Spa is a hydrotherapy facility in Seattle that provides customized swimming sessions for dogs of all ages, sizes, and conditions. Their services are designed to improve mobility, build muscle, manage weight, and aid in rehabilitation for dogs recovering from injury, surgery, or dealing with chronic conditions like arthritis, hip dysplasia, or degenerative myelopathy. The facility features a warm, jetted pool maintained with bromine for safety and comfort, with water temperatures between 85–92°F to enhance circulation and reduce joint stress. Each dog receives an individualized swim plan developed after an initial evaluation that includes gait assessment, muscle palpation, and a calm introduction to the water. Trainers monitor movement during sessions and adjust resistance using jet settings to optimize the workout. The team includes Katie, a Nationally Board Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner with over 8 years of hydrotherapy experience since 2016, and Eric and Morgana, who assist on weekends. The facility also offers a self-service dog wash after sessions. While not a traditional obedience trainer, Water Dog Spa provides therapeutic physical conditioning that supports behavior, mobility, and overall well-being through low-impact, full-body exercise.

They welcome puppies, seniors, anxious dogs, and dogs with disabilities—including blind or neurologically impaired dogs—and tailor sessions to reduce fear and build confidence in the water. Their approach combines hydrotherapy with gentle stretching, reflex work, and cold laser therapy to reduce pain and inflammation. All services are conducted in a private, peaceful setting to ensure comfort and safety.

Water Dog Spa is not a group class or obedience training provider, but their therapeutic swimming program is often used in conjunction with veterinary care and can support behavior modification by reducing pain-related reactivity and increasing energy expenditure for high-energy or overweight dogs.

Accomplishments

Katie, the owner and primary hydrotherapist, is a Nationally Board Certified Small Animal Massage Practitioner with training from the Rocky Mountain School of Animal Accupressure and Massage. She has been providing hydrotherapy in Seattle since 2016, helping dogs recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, and improve mobility and quality of life.

How to Get Started!

Begin by booking an Initial Evaluation through the online scheduling link. Prior to the appointment, complete the new client packet emailed to you. The evaluation includes a gait assessment, muscle palpation, and a calm introduction to the pool, followed by a customized swim plan and scheduling recommendations.