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I'm gonna be a dock diving dog!

Vega on Training - Tue, January 15 2008

Mommy finally is going to get me into dock diving. I love the water and I love to play so Mommy said we could try it. The next two trials are in Michigan but Mommy said we could use the travel trailer. I love going camping. But Mommy said we would just have to pay extra for an electric and water hook up. I'm so excited! Mommy said we could try it woth Cosmo too. But we have to see if he even likes to swim. The best part about the organization holding it is that any dog can do it. Mommy says he's too crazy to be scared. I can't wait!!!! This is an email I got back from a website I found. The dog had it's own website with tons of information.

"I would highly recommend going to www.ultimateairdogs.net.
They are based out of Michigan but have events all across the country. They have info about events and if you go to the Forum/Message board there are tons of super nice people that will give you tips on getting started.

There is also www.dockdogs.com. It is a competing organization to Ultimate Air Dogs. However, if you're like me, you don't care who you jump your dog with, you just want to play the game! There is great info there. Ultimate Air Dogs is more low key, and more family based. DockDogs is more competitive.

Another great resource for training that you can do on dryland is http://www.sportmutt.com/index1.htm Let me know if you have any other questions."

I'm so excited! I love to swim and in the summer we go to this huge park and play in the water. I can't wait to take Mo! Strudel even likes the water. Just a little. Then we chase squirrels! I hope that more dogs from here want to do dock diving too!

SPENSER on Jan 15 at 02:27 PM

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Vega you will have sooo much fun, We saw them live for the first time this past summer and all the dogs really seemed to enjoy it, even the ones that were still learning and did not go as far as some. Lots of luck and keep us posted.

Daisy on Jan 15 at 02:38 PM

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Lucky you. You will have so much fun. Mom loves watching the dogs jump in the water.
I think the best part is the camping. Mom doesn't know if I like the water but she sure knows that I love camping.

Waylon Alan on Jan 15 at 03:24 PM

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You must be a really brave dog Vega. I admire you. Can you be my hero? I am scared of the snow and baths so I don't think I would get into dock diving.

Vega on Jan 15 at 03:54 PM

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Well Waylon I can actually be really shy. More just in new places. But if I'm having a good time then I don't get nervous.

Madeleine on Jan 15 at 06:12 PM

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Your mom does a good job of making life interesting for you guys! Have fun, Vega.

Maverick on Jan 15 at 06:18 PM

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Wow Vega! This looks awesome! I know you'll be good at it too!!!

Gunner on Jan 15 at 08:39 PM

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Momma's always wanted to try me out at dock diving. She watched Ultimate Dog on Sunday and was so excited to see the GSP win. She told me I'd be great at it, because I'll follow my tennis ball anywhere. We'll have to look out for trials here in Indy.

Ojo on Jan 15 at 09:37 PM

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Sounds like fun, Vega!

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