Dock diving is a wonderful recreation sport for any dog; especially if your dog loves water and loves to fetch! That describes my German Shepherd Matilda to a “T”. Some of you may not be familiar with dock diving. I personally did not know much about the sport until last fall, when my dog had the pleasure of enjoying it for the first time. Dock diving is a canine water sport in which a dog jumps from a platform into a body of water. The dog may be competing to jump for the longest distance or height. Typically, the dog will jump into the water after their owner or trainer has thrown a Frisbee or favorite toy. I was truly amazed to see my dog grasp the sport so quickly and enjoy it for hours!
I wish I had learned about dock diving sooner. I have owned a German Shepherd since 1996; last year was the first time I took my GSD to enjoy the sport. If your dog has a history of hip dysplasia or cannot run long distances, dock diving is a great outlet for them to get exercise without hurting their ailments. You may also get some exercise as well. My dog spent over two hours enjoying the sport the first time I took her dock diving.
So, you may wonder, where can my dog enjoy such a wonderful sport? NEXT WEEKEND at the German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Georgia Spring Fling located at the Canine Ranch in Canton Georgia! Dock diving is just one of the activities your best friend can enjoy for the day. The event will also offer an agility course, a lure course, and plenty of good food. The event will be held on the 27th of April from 12:30-4:30. For more information, visit the events tab on the website. Hope to see you there!
Julie Sanders
GSDRGA Volunteer
I wish I had learned about dock diving sooner. I have owned a German Shepherd since 1996; last year was the first time I took my GSD to enjoy the sport. If your dog has a history of hip dysplasia or cannot run long distances, dock diving is a great outlet for them to get exercise without hurting their ailments. You may also get some exercise as well. My dog spent over two hours enjoying the sport the first time I took her dock diving.
So, you may wonder, where can my dog enjoy such a wonderful sport? NEXT WEEKEND at the German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Georgia Spring Fling located at the Canine Ranch in Canton Georgia! Dock diving is just one of the activities your best friend can enjoy for the day. The event will also offer an agility course, a lure course, and plenty of good food. The event will be held on the 27th of April from 12:30-4:30. For more information, visit the events tab on the website. Hope to see you there!
Julie Sanders
GSDRGA Volunteer
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