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Dukesdad · 11-04-2009, 03:17 PM

Last Saturday I took Duke to a fun jump at a local dog fest. The jump was sponsored by Splash Dogs with the entry fees donated to the local animal shelter.
The jump was from a real dock where they had a floating buoy rope extended out into the lake to measure the distance. The Splash Dog group uses a video computer measuring system just like DockDogs.
I sent Duke off the dock for a practice jump then walked back to the shore. When I turned around he was no where in sight. I ran back up to the front of the dock to see him trying to swim over the rope. He was going in circles and just as I was about to go in after him he dropped his bumper on the other side of the buoys and swam around the "correct" side of the dock and back to shore. Once on shore I pointed out where his bumper was floating so he went back in and retrieved it.
For the competition he jumped a respectable Junior Division distance of 14' 3" but I understood that they were only going to award ribbons for the whole group and not by divisions. Many dogs jumped over 19' so after the last jump we left having throughly enjoying the outing.
Yesterday in the mail was a large envelope sent from Splash Dogs from California. Inside was a ribbon for tenth place. The ribbon even had the event and date printed on it. I thought that was really nice of them to mail Duke's prize and now it's part of his growing award wall.

Bailey's Mommy · 11-04-2009, 03:23 PM

Very nice! Huge fan of Splash Dogs here

Major · 11-04-2009, 04:15 PM

That's so cool of them. I was disappointed that Major and I couldn't make it to that event. I'm glad you guys had a great time though. And 14'3" is a great job by Duke!!

Just curious, I thought there was supposed to be a regional event at Plantersville this weekend, has that been cancelled? They're really slacking out there lately.

PopTop · 11-04-2009, 04:19 PM

YEAH Duke. What a nice surprise. Have not been to an event yet but sure look forward to it. Guess it will be the spring before we see one around here.

ChocolateDawg · 11-04-2009, 05:25 PM

Way to go, Duke! You rock!

Dukesdad · 11-05-2009, 07:14 AM

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Just curious, I thought there was supposed to be a regional event at Plantersville this weekend, has that been cancelled? They're really slacking out there lately.

I keep checking the HADD site but nothing listed.

Won't help you but I understand a new facility is being planned to open just south of Houston next spring. That will be a lot closer for me than Plantersville.
The Renaissance Festival has started so even if they do have a jump this weekend the traffic from Houston will be terrible as you have to drive past the festival on that two lane road to get to Plantersville.

LucyTudeOn4Feet · 11-05-2009, 08:00 AM

We give 4 thumbs up to the Splash Dogs organization!
They recently had a month long event at the Los Angeles county fair, and we found ourselves stuck nearby for the weekend.
I enrolled Lucy for some waves, and they took additional care to mail us the fair tickets and parking tickets for the event to our local motel.
And all the local competitors made us feel very welcome, even though we weren't part of the local clubs attending.
They are an awesome group.
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Its fun to have a ribbon, isn't it? Way to go Duke!

11-04-2009, 03:17 PM	#1
Dukesdad House Broken Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 234	A Nice Surprise fro Splash Dogs Last Saturday I took Duke to a fun jump at a local dog fest. The jump was sponsored by Splash Dogs with the entry fees donated to the local animal shelter. The jump was from a real dock where they had a floating buoy rope extended out into the lake to measure the distance. The Splash Dog group uses a video computer measuring system just like DockDogs. I sent Duke off the dock for a practice jump then walked back to the shore. When I turned around he was no where in sight. I ran back up to the front of the dock to see him trying to swim over the rope. He was going in circles and just as I was about to go in after him he dropped his bumper on the other side of the buoys and swam around the "correct" side of the dock and back to shore. Once on shore I pointed out where his bumper was floating so he went back in and retrieved it. For the competition he jumped a respectable Junior Division distance of 14' 3" but I understood that they were only going to award ribbons for the whole group and not by divisions. Many dogs jumped over 19' so after the last jump we left having throughly enjoying the outing. Yesterday in the mail was a large envelope sent from Splash Dogs from California. Inside was a ribbon for tenth place. The ribbon even had the event and date printed on it. I thought that was really nice of them to mail Duke's prize and now it's part of his growing award wall. __________________ Duke and Freckles in the Bluebonnets

11-04-2009, 03:23 PM	#2
Bailey's Mommy and Cappy too!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 5,782 My Mood:	Very nice! Huge fan of Splash Dogs here __________________ Bailey- DOB 3/1/08 -"Helms Midnight Magic", RN, CGC Splash Dogs (personal best):21'5" Utah Tail Blazers fly ball team Proudly sponsored by: Ezy Dog Cappy -DOB 1/16/09 - "Piccadilly's Captain Salty Dog" (In training)

11-04-2009, 04:15 PM	#3
Major is a swamp donkey! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Texas Posts: 4,268 My Mood:	That's so cool of them. I was disappointed that Major and I couldn't make it to that event. I'm glad you guys had a great time though. And 14'3" is a great job by Duke!! Just curious, I thought there was supposed to be a regional event at Plantersville this weekend, has that been cancelled? They're really slacking out there lately. __________________ It just makes me smile. Major, CGC - DOB 07/15/07 Spoiled Rotten Dog of Adrienne

11-04-2009, 04:19 PM	#4
PopTop Senior Dog Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,293 My Mood:	YEAH Duke. What a nice surprise. Have not been to an event yet but sure look forward to it. Guess it will be the spring before we see one around here. __________________

11-04-2009, 05:25 PM	#5
ChocolateDawg Dock Diving Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Watkinsville, Georgia Posts: 2,162 My Mood:	Way to go, Duke! You rock! __________________ Nancy Team 4 Dawg Flite website Sally's blog Sally's Dock Diving Music Video Sally and Spud BFF Music Video

11-05-2009, 08:00 AM	#7
LucyTudeOn4Feet Adult Retriever Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 623	We give 4 thumbs up to the Splash Dogs organization! They recently had a month long event at the Los Angeles county fair, and we found ourselves stuck nearby for the weekend. I enrolled Lucy for some waves, and they took additional care to mail us the fair tickets and parking tickets for the event to our local motel. And all the local competitors made us feel very welcome, even though we weren't part of the local clubs attending. They are an awesome group. . Its fun to have a ribbon, isn't it? Way to go Duke! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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