Review It: The Rex Center, Pacifica's Health Spa for Dogs

Swim lessons, massage and social functions for canines? Think of The Rex Center in Pacifica as a spa and health club for dogs.

Open since 2009, The Rex Center is the only one of its kind in the San Francisco and San Mateo County area, offering canine aquatic services, holistic services like massage, acupuncture and Reiki, dog walking, dog training classes, puppy socials, and workshops for dogs and their owners — everything you need for your dog’s behavioral and physical well-being, including Pet First Aid and aromatherapy for dogs.

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The 94-degree pool is 8 feet by 20 feet and four feet deep, catered to dogs for a warm water swimming experience. According to manager and canine swim coach Ellen Davison, warm water swimming is the perfect solution for conditioning the canine athlete. It’s also an ideal exercise for pudgy pooches.

“Our main draw is the warm water swimming pool,” said Davison. “We network with vets in the area that refer us for helping dogs with mobility problems because they are old or have an injury or they just need more exercise. Warm water swimming is an effective therapy that provides half the length of recovery time from a surgery. We see many dogs with knee injuries and the warm water swimming is restorative for dogs of all ages and physical conditions.”

It’s also just fun.

“Some dogs just love swimming. We let your dog swim in a controlled environment while you keep him going with our toys,” said Davison.

There’s also swim lessons to ensure your dog knows what to do when hit by a wave at the beach.

The Rex Center is open for appointment only on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Have you taken your dog to The Rex Center? Review it in Patch’s business directory here by clicking here.