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The Rex Center

4.8 (78 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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Gaurav K.

This place is wonderful. Our dog Pepsi had a wonderful time on his first visit. He enjoyed his first swim ever with Robin. Robin immediately made him feel comfortable and safe, and within a few minutes Pepsi was swimming without any assistance! This truly was a great experience for our dog and we will be back often!

Appa the English bulldog
Stephanie C.

The Rex center is truly an amazing place to take your dog. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Big shout out to Autumn, Ellen, Robin, and all other Rex center staff that have helped my Appa thrive. They know how to work with bulldogs for sure! They have the right combo of love, patience, and encouragement when working with my sweet but stubborn pup. With regular sessions, I continue to see significant progress in Appa's mobility and energy level (he has arthritis and hip dysplasia). The Rex Center has been a total blessing in helping keep Appa in shape and living his best life. 10 stars if I could.

Having our puppy be comfortable with water is super important to us because we live in such an active lifestyle, so we signed our cattle dog mix for two swim lessons with Autumn, and she was fantastic at getting him comfortable and when he didn't love it initially. Since then, we've scheduled a couple swim sessions to help him build more confidence with swimming. We are so lucky to have a facility like this in the Bay! All the staff has been so welcoming and incredibly helpful. We love coming here

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Jasmin R.

This place is amazing. I took my pupper the first time there and he love it. We will be coming back atleast once a month for now. And Robin was amazing as well

Butter swimming like a champ!
Khang V.

This review is for Joule! He's the best swimming instructor ever. It's my puppy Butter's first time swimming and Joule helped it look so easy. Joule began by explaining to me what he was doing, such as first trying to make my pup relax, play and trust him, let Butter understand that he could put his feet down into the water and the stairs underneath would support him, and figuring out that I was my puppy's motivation to swim toward to. My pup Butter is usually a shy dog with strangers and strange environment but he was able to relax and trust Joule. This says a lot! Joule was very patient and encouraging. By the end of the session, Butter was able to swim a full lap and seemed to enjoy it! I really like the facility. It's very clean. It's also easily accessed to from highway 1 and only within walking distance to the Pier. Indeed, Butter and I took a walk toward and back from the center. They do have strict rules about how you should let your dog poop and pee first before coming into the pool. If incident happens, you will be charged a cleaning up fee, which is fair in my opinion. Since it was our first time here, I signed up for the New Swimmer session which lasted 45 minutes. Their regular assisted swimming lesson normally lasts 25 minutes (there is a 50 minute session option if you want to). Butter got the whole pool to himself and one-on-one assistance/instruction from Joule. The pool area is a gated and private section of the facility. Once you're in there, you cannot see what's going on outside and outside people cannot see you. Which is a good thing so our pups can have less distraction and focus on swimming. They're totally equipped with all the floating toys, treats, floatation devices and towels. Overall, we're really satisfied and happy with our first puppy swimming here. 45 minutes went by fast. I already booked Butter's next swim with Joule. Thank you and highly recommend the facility!

Lena B.

I brought in my rottie for hydrotherapy, and his instructor was Autumn. She was absolutely wonderful and so knowledgeable. The session was great, my dog loved it and I'm looking forward to going back!!

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Cassie Y.

My dog was diagnosed with a partial CCL tear and was limping on and off for about a year before I brought her here. Prior to The Rex Center, we took her to physical therapy at a veterinary hospital where they did underwater treadmill, massage, and cold laser therapy. After 6 weeks, Luna only had minor improvements and was still observed limping from time to time. The vet said it might be a good idea to discuss the possible need for surgery because Luna wasn't improving. Of course, at the mention of surgery I started looking for alternatives... that's when I discovered The Rex Center. After our second hydrotherapy session at The Rex Center, it was like Luna never had an injury. She completely stopped limping and gradually, as she undergone more sessions, she had more energy and was willing to go on longer walks. I cannot explain the joy I felt when I was able to see Luna run around with other dogs again; a dog's legs are their life. Despite not initially liking the water, I can tell she really enjoys swimming once she's in the pool. That, and all the treats she gets! Even though Luna no longer limps, it's imperative that she stays in tip-top shape so she doesn't have recurring injuries. Hydrotherapy is the best form of exercise because it's low-impact, soothes stressed muscles, and provides a great outlet for all her energy. Her quick recovery was nothing short of miraculous. The amount of money I spent on vet visits, physical therapy, and medication was astronomical, but I love my dog and I want to give her the best. This is the best. I highly recommend this place.

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Fabulous first water experience for our pup. Highly recommend for high energy dogs to get some energy out in a fun way. Amber is awesome!

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Such a great place to help your pup love the water -- still working on it, but Ellen helped my scared pup do a great job :)

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