Swimming engages almost every muscle group - legs, core, back, and shoulders - helping build overall strength and tone.








Because water supports body weight, there’s far less stress on joints compared to running or jumping.
Swimming strengthens the heart and lungs, improving stamina and overall endurance.
Swimming burns a lot of calories without stressing the body, making it excellent for overweight dogs.
The buoyancy of water reduces pressure on hips, knees, and spine, helping dogs move more freely and comfortably while strengthening supporting muscles.
Water resistance helps develop lean muscle safely and evenly.
The smooth, flowing movement in water helps keep joints mobile and muscles loose.
Swimming helps regulate body temperature in warm weather and improves blood circulation.
The Ultimate Doggy Swim Experience.
Our Vision
Welcome to The Doggy Paddle Company, your local doggy swimming pool in a beautiful rural setting in Berkhamsted. Where dogs come to swim, play, thrive, and strengthen the bond with their human.
Founded in 2025 by two friends (Charlotte and Beki), both dog-obsessed, having managed and run successful dog walking and boarding businesses for years. The goal was to bring the joy of swimming to dogs of all ages, sizes, and abilities in a safe, clean, and fun way. This is where the idea began, and The Doggy Paddle Company was born.
Our purpose-built doggy swimming pool is heated and filtered to a high standard, providing a clean and safe environment for you and your dog. Our pool offers a low-impact way for your dogs to exercise, build confidence, or simply enjoy the water. Other benefits include enhancing cardiovascular health, strength, and endurance, not to mention the enrichment swimming brings to a dog's World.
The Doggy Paddle Company welcomes all dogs, whether your dog is a first-time paddler or a confident swimmer. We are here to help make every visit a positive and stress-free experience.
🐾Why choose us?🐾
🐾 Purpose-built 32ft by 16ft dog swimming pool (dog safe water).
🐾 Heated pool for comfort for you and your dog.
🐾 Clean, calm, and controlled environment.
🐾 Experienced staff who LOVE dogs, are canine first aid trained, and on hand for the duration of your session.
🐾 Great for fitness, confidence, and fun.
🐾 Flexible bookings, both one-to-one sessions and group sessions, and we also offer private hire for pool parties.
🐾 Wash down area.
🐾 Fully insured.
🐾 Ethical pool filter system.
🐾 Prime location, easily accessible, and on-site car parking for multiple cars.
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Non Physical Benefits
Reduces anxiety & stress
Water naturally soothes the body and mind, helping dogs relax and unwind after their swim.
BookBoosts mental stimulation
New sensations like buoyancy, movement, and reflections keep your dog’s brain active and engaged.
BookEncourages problem‑solving
Swimming challenges dogs to coordinate their body, navigate the water, and work out how to reach toys or ramps.
BookBuilds confidence
Learning to swim helps nervous or unsure dogs overcome fears, try new things, and trust their handler.
BookImproves sleep
Swimming burns energy in a low‑impact way, helping dogs settle and rest more deeply afterward.
BookSafe off‑lead freedom
With private pool use, dogs enjoy full freedom in a controlled space—ideal for nervous or reactive dogs.
BookReduces boredom
A fresh, exciting activity that breaks routine, prevents destructive behaviour, and satisfies high‑energy dogs.
BookImproves focus & impulse control
Calm entries, waiting for toys, and following cues strengthen attention, self‑control, and handler engagement.
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🐾Meet the Duo behind
The Doggy Paddle Company🐾
Charlotte
FioreHi, I’m Charlotte, and working with dogs isn’t just my job — it’s my absolute passion. Dogs have always been at the heart of my life, and I feel incredibly lucky to spend my days caring for, understanding, and building bonds with them.
Every dog has their own personality, quirks, and needs, and I genuinely adore getting to know each one as an individual. Seeing dogs happy, confident, and thriving is what drives me every single day, and I wouldn’t change this life for the world.
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07985 458035
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Beki
RodrigoMy name is Beki and my love for dogs runs far deeper than a career choice — it’s a lifelong passion. I’ve always been drawn to working closely with dogs, caring for their wellbeing and creating an environment where they feel safe, understood, and loved. Building trust with each dog and watching them flourish is the most rewarding part of what I do, and I take great pride in offering care that I would want for my own dogs.
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07810 524274
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🐾Paws‑itive Reviews From Our Community🐾

Treating Every Dog Like Family
Joe, (Buddy)
“Great service! Charlotte treats the dogs like they are her own. Very reliable and highly recommended.”

Obvious Passion & Bubbly Care
Tasha, (Lulu)
“Charlotte is amazing! She has an obvious love for dogs and is so friendly and bubbly. Could not recommend enough!”

Unmatched Trust & Pure Happiness
Tracy, (Woody & Willow)
“Charlotte is absolutely awesome; we would be lost without her. My dogs love her and are never happier than when they are out with her. I wouldn’t trust anyone else, highly recommend.”

We Struck Gold: Genuine Care & Passion
Kelly, (Blue)
“Charlotte is amazing! You can see how much she cares and adores all the dogs; we are so lucky to have found her!

A Five-Star Experience for My Dogs
Lisa, (Baxter & Bert)
“Beki has been absolutely amazing walking my two big older dogs, Baxter and Bert. I could not ask for anyone better to look after them. Highly recommend her services.”

Vesper’s New Best Friends!
Matthew, (Vesper)
“I can’t recommend Beki highly enough! She has been looking after and walking Vesper, my Hungarian Vizsla, who loves her and her dog, Stormy, too! Reliable, friendly, and professional!”

I would be truly lost without her
Sarah, (Beau & Baxter)
“Beki is not only reliable but trustworthy and brilliant with my two dogs. I would be truly lost without her and highly recommend her.”
