Dock Diving
Will your dog do anything for his favorite toy? Have you watched him fearlessly dive into water – say, in a lake or pool? If so, he might love participating in one of the fastest growing sports, Dock Diving!
Almost any dog can do it, as long as he loves water, knows how to swim and has a natural passion for retrieving. This is a fun, exciting but easy sport with simple rules:
1. You throw your dog’s favorite toy into a pool while he waits on a dock about 40 feet long.
2. On your command, he runs along the dock, flings himself off the end of it, lands in the water and grabs his toy.
1. You throw your dog’s favorite toy into a pool while he waits on a dock about 40 feet long.
2. On your command, he runs along the dock, flings himself off the end of it, lands in the water and grabs his toy.
The goal? To have the longest jump possible, which could be as short as two feet for beginners but could be as much as 30 feet for those more experienced! No matter how far your dog jumps, you’re guaranteed to have a blast – and you may get a little wet!
Dock Diving Dogs is a great activity to share with your best friend!
For more information North America Diving Dogs (NADD) - titles will be recognized by The American Kennel Club.
What is Dock Diving? - Whole Dog Journal – A great article!
The club generally sponsors 1-2 member events per year. See our Calendar Page for dates!
Connecticut River Valley Golden Retriever Club
Contact : Karen Richard, President,
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