Splash Dogs

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If your dog loves water, loves to swim, and loves to retrieve a favorite toy, it will love Splash Dogs!
Since 2003, Splash Dogs has provided dog enthusiasts with world class dock jumping events throughout the United States. Splash Dogs encourages people of all ages to come out to events with their dogs, and give dock jumping a try.
Splash Dogs has several divisions set up for dogs and handlers with varying levels of skill, so that all participants can be competitive at their own level. Splash Dogs offers awards for all levels of competition from a Splash division through a Professional division. There are many people who train and condition their dogs to be highly competitive and compete at many Splash Dogs events throughout the year.
DOCK JUMPING
The idea behind dock jumping is to use a dog's drive and confidence to see how far it can jump off a 40-foot dock into a 40-foot long pool of water. Dock jumping can be a fun sport for the weekend warrior who simply wants to spend a fun day with a four-legged friend.
SUPER VERTICAL
Super Vertical is the latest rage in the dock jumping world! This new sport involves a vertical boom that hangs a bumper 8 feet out over the water. The idea of Super Vertical is to see how high a dog can jump up rather than how far out.
The height of the bumper is gradually raised throughout the competition to see which dog can grab the bumper at the highest point and carry it into the water with them.

My Interests

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FOR EVERYONE

Dock jumping is a great family sport where anyone can come spend quality time with their families, good friends, and their favorite canine buddies.

JUNIOR HANDLERS

Junior handlers are strongly encouraged to participate. Splash Dogs has a Junior Handler Division which provides a very fun and meaningful competition for young people. They can learn how to work with their dogs on the dock, practice what they learn, and strengthen the special bond between themselves and their dogs. Splash Dogs praises good sportsmanship and wants all Junior Handlers to go home with a ribbon and the feeling of having had a wonderful experience at Splash Dogs.

RETIREES

Many people retired from their lifetime careers tend to look for hobbies to keep active and happy. It is never too late to start a new dog sport with a four-legged friend. There are retired people who travel all over the country to compete in dock jumping events. It is great fun for everyone, and Splash Dogs welcomes participation from all ages.

ANY BREED OF DOG CAN TRY!

From Poodles to Papillons, from Retrievers to Rescue Dogs, dogs of all breeds and sizes are welcome at Splash Dogs events. A dog does not have to be purebred to participate. If your dog loves water, loves to swim, and loves to retrieve a favorite toy, it will love Splash Dogs!

If you have never tried dock jumping with your dog, it's easy to get started. Just go to our website, www.Splashdogs.com, to get information on our upcoming events. There are always experienced handlers at Splash Dogs events who are willing and able to help you get started if your dog has never jumped off a dock before.

Visit the website to get signed up on our mailing list. You can also log onto the Splash Dogs message board to hook up with experienced Splashdoggers in your area.

My Blog

Chase Away K9 Cancer

Chase Away K9 Cancer is a great cause to donate to, and this little girl is really a shining example of what animals can truly do to a person's heart and life. If you can spare a few bucks, send a car...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:42:00 GMT

Hip Dysplasia

Sadly, we have a young athlete in the world of dock jumping who has recently been diagnosed with hip dysplasia. This is a bone disease that affects larger breeds. We have been asked to spe...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:09:00 GMT

How to Get Started in Dock Jumping

There are as many different ways to get involved in the sport as there are dogs! It truly is an individual experience, unique to each dog and handler team. Some dogs are naturally more ath...
Posted by on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 23:40:00 GMT

Athlete Bio: Apollo - Hull, MA

I'll start at the very begining. I lost my first Labrador, Pepper, to cancer when she was 13 years old. She let our family know when it was time. This was the most heart breaking, agonizing time I'd e...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:48:00 GMT

Athlete Bio: Moose - Thurston, OR

Team MooseHow I got Moose: I've always wanted to get a hunting dog, then one day I ran across an ad in the local newspaper for great hunting puppies. I called the guy up and he informed me there were ...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 16:43:00 GMT

Athlete Bio: Texas Jack Liberty Belle - Austin, TX

Texas Jack Liberty Belle CGC CD RA TFLiberty was born On July 3, 2005 in League City Texas. A few weeks later she and her brother, Justice, came to live with us in Austin. Liberty is a Super athlete, ...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:04:00 GMT

Personal Bests!

Splash Dogs is all about having fun with your dog and meeting new people, but it IS still a competition! And, bragging rights come with the territory. So, here's where we'll keep a list of...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 18:47:00 GMT

RESULTS - Ft. Myers, FL - 2007 Turkey Splash

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Posted by on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT

RESULTS - Scottsdale, AZ - Cynosports World Championships

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Posted by on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:12:00 GMT

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