Where Wet Dogs Are Happy Dogs…
Set in the village of Rayne at Fairy Hall on the outskirts of Braintree, our 32ft heated outdoor swimming pool for dogs is the perfect place for your furry friends to splash, play, and enjoy the water.
The pool is set within a fully enclosed area with 6ft high fencing, making it safe and secure for all breeds and sizes. With easy access to the water and a great selection of toys, your dogs will have a fantastic time swimming, jumping, and splashing about! All Sessions are fully supervised by two members of staff with one being in the pool at all times.
The pool is heated, providing a comfortable temperature for both dogs and owners — so you can hop in and join the fun too!
While you’re here, you can also visit Fairy Hall Animal Feeds. Not only can you grab a refreshing drink or snack, but you can also stock up on a wide range of animal feeds and accessories. There’s even a fully enclosed dog field available for hire that your dogs can enjoy before or after their swim.
About me
Animals, especially dogs and horses have been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. They’ve always brought me joy, and until a few years ago, all of my pets were easy-going and sociable.
That changed in August 2021, when a rather large but incredibly handsome puppy joined our family — Big Benson. Up until he was about 18 months old, he was probably one of the best-behaved, most loving puppies I’d ever had.
He’s a Presa Canario x Caucasian Shepherd, so I knew he’d be big, and I knew he had the potential to be strong-willed. He grew into a huge boy (a solid 75 kilos!) with an equally big personality.
Benson had done puppy socialisation and attended training classes, but over time it became clear that he wasn’t comfortable around many people or other dogs. That’s when the challenge began — finding activities that would allow him to live a happy, fulfilled life without needing to be overly sociable.
He now trains with one dog he gets along with, enjoys visits to enclosed fields with our 2 labradoodles, and occasionally joins me for walks late at night when it’s quiet. Then one day, we discovered swimming and he absolutely loved it.
Watching Benson so happy, content, and free in the water was an incredible feeling. He swims like a fish — or maybe more like a killer whale!
That joy inspired me to create Woofs and Waves along with my partner Carlos, our goal is to give other dogs and owners the same opportunity to share that happiness, to swim, bond, and simply enjoy time together.
So, book a swim, jump in, and make a splash with your dog. We can’t wait to welcome you!
See you soon!
Clare and Carlos
