Northern California Muse

Dock-diving is a new sport for dogs and their humans. The dogs do all the work or have all the fun. It is simple; how high or how far can your dog jump into the water after his favorite toy.  There are National Championships, World Games, Practice Series and more. It also a Team Sport; I am not sure if they jump as a group or not. Clubs and websites have been established around Dock-diving. New dog toys are being created for the sport, like the new Kong Water Wubba. A new industry has sprung up.

I have watched lots of dogs over the years practicing the sport for the fun of it. I just never thought of it as an organized sport. I will keep watching for a local contests. It sounds like a fun day of dogs.

Unfortunately, my dogs would not enjoy participating in this sport. Water is fun; but never above the bellie. Of course, they do not do fetch either. I can see it now. I throw their favorite toy in the water and then I get the look, “Why did you throw it out there?” or maybe “You want it; you get it !” Obviously, I have the wrong kind of dog!