CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOARDING OPTIONS + OUR DAYCARE IS NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

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Vancouver's Premiere Doggy Daycare, Dog Swim & Grooming Facility

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PLAYCARE

Our Doggy Day Care is the perfect option for anyone that is looking for a consistent, professional day care service for their dogs. We have a clean, modern facility with trained staff members that will ensure your dog stays safe and happy during their stay.

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SWIMMING

Swimming is a great way for your dog to exercise and have fun. We offer a clean, safe and modern alternative to taking your dog down to the beach. We are open all year round so you can treat your dog to a fun swim session no matter what season it is.

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gROOMING

We have expanded our facilities offerings to include a wide range of grooming services. Whether your dog needs their nails trimmed, teeth cleaned, hair cut or just a good bath, we offer all of these services in our newly renovated space.

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NEW

PUPPY CLASSES

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey of puppy training and socialization?

Join our "Puppy Classes Including Swimming Lessons" 4-week puppy class, designed to help you and your furry friend build a strong foundation for a happy and well-behaved life together.

Whether you have a brand-new puppy or are looking to reinforce your pup's training, this class is tailored to meet your needs.

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Our Story

The idea for our business model came in the Summer of 2018 when we were out walking our 9 year old chocolate lab - JJ. It was a hot day and the beaches were closed because of E Coli. All I wanted to do was to provide some relief from the heat for her!

JJ had arthritis in her hip and like most labs, running is her favorite thing but causes the most pain. I believe that non weight bearing exercise can be the best cross training and pain reliever that we can give her. It was breaking our heart to see our pup limp so we opened Dog Swim Vancouver for young and old pups whose parents want the best for their dog, like we want for JJ.

I have extensive training with dogs - including a certification in  positive reinforcement dog training. I was trained by Amber Cottle who is a well known dog trainer in Delta.  Come join us for a drop in swim, a swim lesson or a day at our fun daycare!

- Ed Light (Owner & Operator)

New Services Available

Dog Boarding & Extended Hours

We are excited to announce that we have extended our Daycare hours to better serve our customers and are now offering Boarding! Our Boarding & Daycare Services are perfect for the next time you are going away on a trip, or want to have a late night out without worrying about your dogs wellbeing.

Dogs that stay over night at our facility receive the same great treatment that we provide during the day. We have staff on site 24/7 to ensure that your dog has a safe and relaxing stay.

The cutoff time for pickups is 11PM, we open for pickups at 6:00AM.

If you need extended boarding care for your dog (more than 7 days) please contact us directly to make arrangements.

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Check out what our customers have to say about their experiences!

Rebecca Payne

February 2022

I’ve had bad upper back pain recently, and have come out from the appointment feeling brand new! The booking process was very easy and super comprehensive. Sharleen asked me questions in order to figure out what kind of treatment I needed. I would highly recommend VanCity Massage Therapy Clinic!

Jonathan Ray

April 2022

I've had therapy with Sharleen multiple times now and the only way I can think of to describe her work is she is a magician. I'm not sure I'll ever understand how/what she manages to do, but it *really* works. Incredibly knowledgeable in the field and always the utmost professional. Would highly recommend.

Charlie Lei-Sha

September 2023

Very friendly and attentive staff. My dog has been coming here for almost a year and goes in super excited and comes out exhausted! They're always good at letting me know how her day went and who she played with. Thank you for all you do for my pupper!

Cindy CLee

June 2023

Thank you to the attentive and caring staff person in the pool with our Yorkie (who was attending a dog b-day party there). You can tell she loves dogs and wants to be sure they feel safe in the water, if it's their first time. Great place for dogs and their humans!

Svenja M

September 2022

We brought our Pommes in for her first swimming lesson last year & now bring her to this daycare regularly. We love the facility, the people handling the dogs and most importantly Pommes LOVES to go. She usually gets very upset when we leave her somewhere but not at this place - she happily runs in!

Belinda Bevis

June 2022

We were so impressed with the facilities. Emily was amazing with the dogs and ensured everyone was comfortable and the pups had a great time. Our dog thoroughly enjoyed his swim and play time. Will definitely be making this a regular occurrence!

Josh J

July 2022

We love taking our dog Theo to Dogswim for daycare. The staff/owner have been extremely kind and professional with us and Theo is always well taken care of! Plus, they end up using the dog park right next to their daycare and it’s a nice bonus to see all of them playing and running around outside. Best daycare in vancouver that we have found.

Victoria Kerz

September 2022

I can’t say enough good things about this place. All the staff is incredibly sweet and patient with my puppy. He went from being scared of getting in the water to being the biggest water obsessed freak in a couple classes. He absolutely LOVES coming here and it’s such a good distraction for him and also great exercise.

Robert Powell

August 2021

This is an awesome spot for doggy daycare!  The staff are all super friendly and know their stuff.  Our dog loves it - she gets super excited any time we drive down this part of Granville.  Makes the guilt of having to leave the pup at home when going to work go away.  Also really affordable.   Could not recommend it more.

Jessica Kruger

June 2023

We’ve been bringing our duck toller, Molly, to Dog Swim on a weekly basis for the last 3 years and have had nothing but positive experiences. She absolutely loves going and we love to take her because we know she’s in such great hands.

Ivan Vicenzo

August 2023

I would recommend it 100%. I had to work out of my downtown office and booked Lola for 3 full days. She's a dachshund and not very thrilled around water. I took her to the beach right after en she ran into the ocean and stay there for over an hour.

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A bit about us

The idea for our business model came in the Summer of 2018 when we were out walking our 9 year old chocolate lab - JJ. It was a hot day and the beaches were closed because of E Coli. All I wanted to do was to provide some relief from the heat for her!

JJ had arthritis in her hip and like most labs, running is her favorite thing but causes the most pain. I believe that non weight bearing exercise can be the best cross training and pain reliever that we can give her. It was breaking our heart to see our pup limp so we opened Dog Swim Vancouver for young and old pups whose parents want the best for their dog, like we want for JJ.

I have extensive training with dogs - including a certification in  positive reinforcement dog training. I was trained by Amber Cottle who is a well known dog trainer in Delta.  Come join us for a drop in swim, a swim lesson or a day at our fun daycare!

- Ed Light (Owner & Operator)