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Montgomery Pool Doggy Paddle

The City of Albuquerque Aquatics Division is teaming up with the Department of Animal Welfare to host a dog swim day at Montgomery Pool.

When

Aug 09, 2025
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Where

Montgomery Pool
5301 Palo Duro NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Description

General Event Rules:

Click here for liability waiver.

Pool closed to all public not attending the event.

Registration opens July 16.

Session 1: 10:00 a.m. to noon

Session 2: Noon to 2:00 p.m.

Owner must present valid vaccination records upon check in. All dogs must have current vaccination records (to include rabies, distemper, parvo virus, and bordatella)

  • No humans are allowed without a dog.
  • 1 dog/1 adult. Children must be attended by an adult. No children are allowed in the water.
  • Dogs are allowed in the water with people.
  • People are not permitted in the pool unless accompanying their dog.
  • Dogs are permitted in the pool without their accompanying adult.
  • The pool's maximum capacity is 50 people and 50 dogs. 
  • Leashes are required at all times when dogs are not in the water.
  • Dogs that have been ill with vomiting or diarrhea will not be permitted in the pool area.  Any dog with a known infectious illness, such as Salmonella, is also prohibited from swimming.
  • All dogs must be micro chipped or have tags on collar with owner info.
  • Admission will be charged at a rate of $5/dog.
  • All dogs must be shampooed and rinsed on site before pool entry to remove excess dirt, hair, etc (dogs with fecal matter on their coat will not be allowed to swim).
  • Wading Pool will be available for non-swimming dogs.
  • Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners/handlers at all times.
  • Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed immediately.
  • Owners must clean up and properly dispose of any waste left by their dog.
  • Puppies using the pool must be older than six months.
  • Owners must cover any holes their dogs dig.
  • Un-neutered male dogs and female dogs in heat will not be permitted.

Main Pool Water Conditions:

  • Chlorine levels will be 5PPM starting 8 hours prior to event.
  • Pool will be heated to 83 degrees.
  • Water tests will be performed every hour.
  • Event will be two sessions each lasting two hours.
  • Lifeguards will be up on stand, but are only responsible for responding to humans, not dogs.

More Information

Price

$5.00 per dog. Humans are free.

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Montgomery Pool Doggy Paddle

A brown dog standing in a swimming pool and holding a green tennis ball in its mouth.

Contact

Kent Vigil
505-768-2573