When Ziggy got here into Dominique’s life, it was clear he’d hit the jackpot. She’s the type of one who can’t assist however love each pup she meets, a lot in order that she even constructed a enterprise to assist canine similar to Ziggy.
Dominique owns and operates the K9 Aquatic Middle in Washington, D.C., the place pups can splash and play in indoor swimming pools to their hearts’ content material.
And Ziggy will get to be her particular assistant — and he clearly loves his position.
Each morning earlier than work, Ziggy begins his day with breakfast and a stroll. Then, he and Dominique take the quick drive to the aquatic heart.
“That’s swimming time, and he can’t wait,” Dominique informed The Dodo. “I’m often too gradual for him.”
As quickly as they park, Ziggy is raring to go — prepared to begin his day at what, to him, have to be the easiest job on the planet.
Right here’s a glimpse of his morning routine:
Earlier than their different canine purchasers arrive, Ziggy has the pool — and accompanying toys — all to himself.
And he loves each minute of it.
However the swimming pools at K9 Aquatic Middle aren’t only for horsing round in. They’re additionally altering the lives of canine with therapeutic wants.
“I opened the swimming pools virtually ten years in the past, and I met and am assembly unbelievable canine,” Dominique stated. “We now have some senior canine who wouldn’t be strolling in the event that they weren’t swimming. We now have canine who come for train, some when they’re older and have pains and aches, and a few who come post-surgery.”
“However irrespective of the rationale they’re coming, they’re all having enjoyable!” she added.
Ziggy, actually, as soon as swam for causes apart from enjoyable. As a pet, he had an harm that made regular train troublesome. So, Dominique swam with him as a substitute.
And although he’s lengthy since healed, he’s by no means regarded again.
“[Swimming] has a soothing impact on him,” Dominique stated. “It’s simply his comfortable place.”
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