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What is DockDogs? Sport for dogs with there family's DockDogs is a fun, dock jumping & dock diving, performance sports for dogs. DockDogs Events are held Regionally, Nationally and Internationally. Most DockDogs Competitions are comprised of four contests; BIG AIR, EXTREME VERTICAL and SPEED RETRIEVE and the new sport IRON DOG which is now held at National Competitions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| What is Big Air (BA)? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Judging for distance, this competition judges how far your dog can jump from the edge of the dock into the pool. The dog can start
by running the length of the dock in order to generate momentum. Distance is calculated from the edge of the dock to where the
base of the dogs tail hits the water. There are many different divisions, so all dogs with different jumping distances can join in the
fun and have success.
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| What is Extreme Vertical (EV)? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This is the HIGH JUMP for dogs. When competing in Extreme Vertical (EV), dogs jump upwards from the dock in order to retrieve a
bumper, landing in the water.
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| What is Speed Retrieve (SR)? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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DockDogs Speed Retrieve involves a run...jump...swim environment. The clock starts when the dog leaves the starting line on the dock,
and stops when the dog swims to the end of the pool and retrieves the duck.
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What is Iron Dog (ID)? DockDogs Iron Dog competition is the newest DockDogs Sport. It combines all of the above three competitions and your dog competes for points. The best Iron Dogs are the dogs that are consistent and do well in all three sports. All National competitions for the upcoming 2009 season will include Iron Dog. To register your dog for Iron Dog, you will need to compete with them in Big Air, Speed Retrieve and Extreme Vertical but DON'T FORGET to register for the Iron Dog so you earn points that go towards the Iron Dog scoring. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Who Can Compete? Anyone can come out, register his or her dog and have a good time. We will track every official jump of all competitors in all our events. There is a minimum age limit of 7 years for the handler and all handlers must be able to control their dog. DockDogs events are not limited to certain breeds, so long as your dog is not outwardly aggressive it can participate. Any dog, from as small as a Chihuahua to as large as a Great Dane are welcome at a DockDogs event. Any dog, any size, 6-months or older. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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What should I bring to a competition? Some suggestions... |
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