Water4Dogs

We brought our 14 year old miniature poodle, Lily, here for therapy after she was diagnosed with a collapsed disk in her neck/​back and could barely walk. This place is amazing. A year later, Lily is 3 lbs lighter and walking/​running like a champ. I did prefer some therapists over others and felt Lily received more thorough physical therapy sessions with them. This place isn’t cheap, but it’s a canine water rehabilitation center in NYC, so you wouldn’t expect it to be! Dr. Block is great and we’re thrilled with the progress our senior dog made here.

I recently brought my baby Knox here (a 19 week old Shichon) for his first swim lesson and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. John his instructor was very knowledgeable with accessing my puppy’s skill level, he made him feel comfortable enough to eventually swim on his own. It was more than a learning experience; it was fun! I am so happy we found this place, Already booked our next lesson:)) thanks Water for Dogs

Water4dogs saved my dog Cacho from having surgery on his knees. The staff is great and John in particular is a genius. They put a lot of love to what they do.

If you bring your dog to Water 4 Dogs you can expect skilled, caring and utterly responsible care. My 15 year old dog could barely walk (lameness and arthritis) and now 10 sessions later she’s jumping off the couch, walking on all fours and overall much happier (because she is not in pain). With laser, massage water treadmill she is remarkably better. Their caring is demonstrated in attention, understanding and working with owners to learn ways of helping your pet at home.
Her improvement could not have happened without them. I cannot thank them enough and I recommend them to my friends.

My first appointment was made with one of the staff for consult with the vet and
hydrotherapy. We were told that we did not have an appointment until the
following week. We were called and the appointment had been confirmed.
After seeing this place I would never take my dog here. It is revolting. The
pool is a big bathtub. No large dog could swim in it. It is a dark dingy place
with staff that were standing around joking with each other.
The staff thought it was funny that we came on the wrong day. This was
incompetence on the highest level. I don’t know if there is a clean
well-​run facility in NYC but I guarantee you this is not it.
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My dog is still undergoing therapy here, after having back surgery.
I definitely feel that the staff here genuinely cares for its patients and wants to see them improve. And I HAVE seen my dog improve, as a result of the water therapies (underwater treadmill and assisted swimming in pool). She’s not recovered yet… but her progress is giving me hope.
Also, they are on time for their appointments (I’ve never been kept waiting) and responsive to emails re: billing, which I needed to submit for insurance reimbursement.
So overall, positive experiences with everyone there!

After pain meds (Tramadol and Zeel), Trixsyn, chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture had no effect on my dog’s limping, I brought my then 9 year old Rottweiler here and after 5 sessions, he started walking normal again. The staff truly love dogs so know that your pup is in good hands. They, also, go out of their way to fit your dog on their calendar if there’s a scheduling conflict.
Even if my dogs were not suffering from arthritis, I would still bring them here at least monthly. Swimming is an excellent form of (low impact) exercise as it strengthens muscles, keeps a dog limber and may extend your dog’s life. My Rott lived to 12 ½ years old (my dog ate raw food, too), loved being in the water and his weekly swim sessions with John who is also a Reiki practitioner and very in-​tuned with dogs.
Yes, the swim session rate is a bit expensive but you’re in Manhattan and this is the only local canine aqua-​therapy place. Plus, at the end of the swim, your dog gets rinsed and cleaned your dog which would cost ~$ 30 at any dog spa/​wash.
Two caveats: The pool temperature sometimes gets too warm. It’s supposed to be at 92 degrees fahrenheit but I’ve seen it past 95 degrees which can be potentially dangerous if your dog is an eager swimmer. Dogs can’t sweat and use panting and their pads to release heat. Their thermometer is not always accurate so keep an eye on your dog. If the water feels very warm to the touch and your dog is panting heavily, ask for longer breaks and hose him down with cold water.
Secondly, they use an old laser type that’s been in use since the 70’s. Most places use a newer type which is supposed to be more effective. With either type, my regular Vet. Dr. Couret said that you should notice results after a few sessions. Since both my dogs showed no appreciable difference after 6 sessions with this old laser, I stopped treatment and converted the unused portion to swim sessions.
Lastly, don’t forget to tip the staff at Xmas time. They are paid hourly and not that well with no benefits so, like any service, money is greatly welcomed and appreciated!

We are VERY fortunate such a facility exists! #ZoeTheHusky LOVES Water 4 Dogs!
John & The Staff are always available if you have questions… most importantly, they’re extremely professional, especially when there’s a cancelation! Worth every minute — for her health!!!

If it weren’t for Dr. Block, John, Jennifer and Eleni, my dog probably would not be able to walk. A few weeks after his emergency spine surgery, we got him on the water treadmill. The water started rising. He was shaking, as was I. Yet, with a loving touch and plenty of delicious incentives to move him forward, my little pooch was starting to use his back legs again! A few weeks later, we both got in the pool with John. Two months post surgery and now my 4-​legged friend is starting to run! He may always have stiff hind legs and some spine issues, but he is essentially a normally functioning dog again and we owe it to the wonderful folks at Water 4 Dogs. From Morgan’s warmth on the phone to Dr. Block’s wisdom and optimism, W4D’s is a God-​send and I will always be grateful.

Time to swim with your dog! This ain’t CA, it’s NY where pools and beaches aren’t very abundant. So what do you do? Come here to swim with your dog!
I brought my pup here and he was terrified of the water, but he was a quick learner. You can swim here too, so I did! My pup put on a life jacket, and there’s plenty of toys to play with, too. You can also bathe him (and yourself if you wanted to, in their shower). There’s towels for both, and some wipes to clean their ears.
$ 35 for half an hour is pretty steep, however. I wouldn’t come here regularly, but it may help older/​injured dogs.

I am highly disappointed in the service at this facility. I have a 7 year old lab who recently had surgery on a torn ACL. I booked an appointment with a person who told me it would be $ 50 for a private swim session. I had a discussion with her about his surgery, sent her a clearance letter from the vet and again she told me it would be $ 50 for a private swim session with my dog (who is a highly trained swimmer)
On the day of the session I was informed I would have to give my dog an additional vaccination of Bordatella even though his doesn’t come due until Jan of 2012. They said they could do it on site for an extra $ 45. So I agreed to it.
The whole session was about 25 minutes which my dog was on an underwater tread mill for about 10 minutes and in the water swimming for about 15. I went to pay for the session at which time they charged me $ 85 for the session and $ 45 for the Bordatella. When I told them it was supposed to be $ 50 for the session they said no it was $ 85. I paid it and left. I received a phone call the next day reiterating again that it was $ 85 and that they had never told me $ 50 (which they absolutely had).
I was planning to take my dog 2 – 3 times a week had it been $ 50 but the way they went about it was very unprofessional and highly disorganized I decided never to take him there again.

Well, hello 100^th review!
Water 4 Dogs is a water therapy facility in Tribeca.
My senior dog is rehab-​ing his hind leg by using the water treadmill and caps off his session by swimming in the pool.
I cannot think of one negative thing to say about this place.
My dog would’ve had to have invasive surgery if I never found out about water therapy.
There are open swimming sessions on the weekends where you and your dog can swim together for an hour.
You can also drop your dog off for treadmill therapy.
It’s been only 3 sessions, but already my dog has shown tremendous improvement.
The staff is amazing — so sweet, helpful and devoted to caring for your pet.
It is always a positive environment, for myself and my dog.
The building itself is impressive — it also houses an agility course, a doggie daycare, RBC Coffee and Worth Street Veterinary Hospital — all on different floors.
Water 4 Dogs is a perfect place to take your dog.
The older dogs get a great benefit in stretching out those old legs by doing low-​impact exercise.
The hyper pups get to run around, swim with toys and drain their energy.
I’ve also seen a lot of post-​op doggies that are literally trying to get back on their feet.
I HIGHLY recommend for all dog owners.