Dog Swim Vancouver
2213 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 4H7
Overview
Dog Swim Vancouver is a family-owned dog care facility in Vancouver offering doggy daycare, swimming services, grooming, training classes, and overnight boarding. The facility features an on-site pool for dogs and provides 24/7 staff supervision for boarding guests, with pickup available until 8 PM. They specialize in puppy training and socialization classes and cater to dogs of all ages including seniors.
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What Reviews Say
135 reviews analyzedDog Swim Vancouver is highly praised for its unique indoor pool and effective 1-on-1 swimming lessons, with the owner, Ed, frequently cited as a 'dog whisperer' for anxious pets. While daycare customers report happy, exhausted dogs and a clean facility, there are significant historical safety concerns regarding dogs escaping the building and a specific incident of a dog getting trapped under a pool ramp. The owner is highly responsive to feedback, often detailing facility upgrades like new gates and ramps to address these criticisms.
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Dog trapped under pool ramp
“My dog was drowning under the ramp... He got trapped under the ramp... I believe he was trapped and couldn’t breathe.”
Dogs escaping onto busy street
“my dog and about a half dozen others... have run right out into Granville street.”
Dog hit by car
“The last straw for us was when we found out a dog had been hit by a car...”
Lack of assistance during 'recreational' swims(3 mentions)
“We said that we were not informed that it was self-service... He just ignored me and left.”
Loud barking/Stressful environment(3 mentions)
“the daycare dogs were constantly barking their heads off the entirety of our session. It was annoying.”
Small dog accessibility(2 mentions)
“the facilities are not very friendly for small dogs. The steps into the pool are large and steep.”
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4.6 stars from 138+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 138 reviews.
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