It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s a Dock Diving Dog
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It’s a Bird, it’s a Plane, it’s a Dock Diving Dog
First of all, let me begin this entry by saying that not all dogs can swim, trust me. It is largely a misconception that all dogs can swim and so it is a big mistake to just go throwing dogs into pools. You should probably get in the water first and welcome your pup slowly and give him a chance to become comfortable with it. You definitely don’t want your dog to make a negative association with the water, especially if you yourself are a water enthusiast. And then, if your dog seems to like the water like mine do, you may consider dock diving.
Dock Diving has to be one of the coolest dog sports ever! If you have ever seen a competition you know exactly what I mean. These dogs take a flying leap from a dock into a pool of water and are measured by the distance from the dock to where the dog’s tail penetrates the water. At least I think that’s how it works. I am dying to get my puppy ready to compete in this event as I think he’s a natural. He can totally leap tall buildings in a single bound, well can leap over my couch anyway. Is your dog a dock dog? If so, we’d love to hear about it, and don’t forget to send a picture if you have one.
