A lot of you have been asking about the end-of-season dog swims at local pools.
Ottawa Start sent us a note to let us know about a few pools that are offering dog swims this year.
1. Westboro wading pool – Sun., Aug. 22 (that’s today!) from 5:00 – 6:00 pm. 411 Dovercourt Avenue, (613) 798-8950
Bring your pooch for a dip just before this pool drains for its annual maintenance shutdown. Dogs must be on a leash and should have a long walk prior to the swim. Owners, prepare to get wet! There will be on-site family and pooch entertainment, including mini grooming sessions and other kid-friendly activities.2. Reid Park wading pool – every day until Fri., Aug. 27 from 5:30 – 6:00 pm. 40 Reid Avenue, (613) 580-2590
This little wading pool allows dogs to take a dip every day during the summer half an hour before the pool is emptied for the day. All dogs must be well behaved and on a leash! Last day before it’s shut down for the season is the last Friday of August.3. Bearbrook pool – Sun., Sep. 5, time TBD (call for details). 2679 Innes Road, (613) 613-824-8300
Dogs are allowed off leash at this pool party and it gets wild! It is doggy paradise as you see them going down the pool slide and even jumping off the diving board. Owners are drenched by the end and are not allowed with their dogs inside the pool for sanitary reasons.
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Liz Bradley is a dog lover who lives in Ottawa, Ontario with her husband,