DockDogs Training Center

  For availabilty and rates of the training center please call 713-413-1633.

 DockDogs Events

 

Heart of Texas Fun Jump

May 15, 2010

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Join the Heart of Texas DockDogs club for this fun and informational jump about DockDogs.  For more information about this event visit Heart of Texas' website or email them at HeartofTexasDockDogs@gmail.com.

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 I Want to Be a Dock Dog!

No experience is needed to be a Dock Dog and all breeds are welcome to compete.

Register for H.O.T. Rocks the Dock here!

 

Here are some basics when it comes to DockDogs!

DockDogs 101

What is Big Air?

Big Air is a "long jump" for dogs.  The dog may be placed anywhere on the 40' dock, run and jumps into the water after a throw toy.  The distance is judged from the end of the dock to where the tail set of the dog breaks the waters surface.

What is Speed Retrieve?

Speed Retrieve is a "timed event".  Located at the end of the pool is a DockDogs Flappy toy suspended 2" above the water with a starting light above it.  The dog is placed at the 20' white mark on the dock, when the light turns green the handler releases the dog and the time stops when the dog has grabbed the toy.

 What is Extreme Vertical?

 Extreme Vertical is a "high jump" for dogs.  The dog starts off at the 20' mark on the dock and jumps up to grab a Flappy extended out 8' from the end of the dock over the water.  The starting height for Extreme Vertical is 4'6" and goes up in 2" increments.

What is Speed Swim?

Speed swim is the LATEST sport in DockDogs and will only be held at select events!  This discipline is similar to Speed Retrieve in that the objective is to retrieve the Flappy suspended at the end of the pool.  Except, instead of running down the 20' dock the dog takes a standing long jump in from the edge of the dock.  The fastest swimming dogs win.

How do I sign up to participate in DockDogs?

There are two ways to register for an event.  You can either pre-register online for the event or you can register onsite.  There is a discount if you pre-register online and it guarantees you a spot in any waves you would like to enter.  There is also a discount for Youth Handlers.

Where are events held?

DockDogs holds events all over the world including England and Australia!  For a full list of all upcoming events please visit the events calendar at www.dockdogs.com

How do I get involved in DockDogs?

There are two ways; you can either attend an event or you can join a local DockDogs club.  DockDogs has over 30 clubs and is expanding across the world.  Clubs are a great way to get started in DockDogs!  To see a full list of all the clubs please vist the "Links" portion at www.dockdogs.com

What is a "team"?

A team consists of a handler and a dog.  The handler must be at least 7 years old to compete and the dog must be at least 6 months old.

 

 Don't Forget a Few Simple Rules!

• Anyone can bring their dog to an event to compete, even if you have not pre-registered through the website.
• The dog must be at least 6 months old and the handler must be at 7 years old to compete or practice.
• No pushing, shoving, or throwing the dog in the water, they must go willingly.
• Poop and scoop or clean up is mandatory
• When at a DockDogs events, all dogs must be on a 4' leash and at least 8' from other dogs. Dogs can also be crated.
• There is a handlers meeting 30 minutes prior to each wave you are in.  If you are not in attendance for the meeting you will be pulled out of the wave and you will not be refnded your entry fee.

 

Tips for Newcomers-What to Bring

 Necessary Items

·     Leash (not longer than 4 feet, flexi-leads are not permitted)

·     Flat buckle collar

·     Water dish and water for your dog

·     Throw object (not edible, must float, cannot be live or anything that has been live)

·     Shot records

·     Poop bags

Suggested Items

·     Crate

·     Treats/Snacks (For the dog and you)

·     Cooler with drinks

·     Chair

·     Towels

·     Blanket or sheet to cover crate if direct sun is a problem

·     Any medications your dog might need

·     Extra collar

·     Tent canopy for shade

·     Extra change of clothes in case you get wet