Matt Bendoris and doggy

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Inside Scotland’s only indoor swimming pool for pets and their owners in Glasgow.

Ryan Galbraith, owner of Red Rover Dog Day Care in Castlemilk, Glasgow, revealed the service is a hit with customers travelling hundreds of miles for a dip.

Ryan, 43, said: “Everyone is loving it. The swimming sessions allow for folk to really bond with their dogs — in a different way”.

“It’s a fun and safe environment, which is very calming and good for the well-being and health of dogs, especially their joints”.

“And it’s so comforting for the owner to feel the trust the dog has in them”.

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War veterans with PTSD and children with Asperger’s and Autism also take a dip with their pets. And Ryan insists customers are getting a bargain despite the cost.

He said: “They love the absolute silence — it’s just them and their dog in the water. It may seem a little steep at £30 but it would usually cost much more”.

Red Rover also runs sessions for charity BRAVEHOUND which pairs dogs with veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.

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