Lapping it up: Pam Bonanno takes her Staffordshire terrier Violet through her paces at Aquapaws pool for dogs. Credit:Jason South

For some dog owners it’s no longer enough to take their pet for a walk in the park.

Pools just for dogs are springing up around Melbourne, where your pooch can go for an aquatic workout.

Clients of the Aquapaws canine rehabilitation and fitness centre at Somerville, south-east of Melbourne, come from as far as Geelong, Bairnsdale and Heidelberg to swim laps in its heated pool.

Aquapaws’ Jo Woolley said owners of up to 30 dogs a day – from 40 kilogram rottweilers to poodles – are booking the 12-metre pool. Entry is $12.50 for 30 minutes, plus $10 for a DIY wash and dry.

She once hosted a pool party for 40 miniature dachshunds.