Post by: Netminder01 on July 01, 2018, 09:47:49 AM
What should I know?
I'm interested in seeing if my 2 1/2 year old lab has the appetite for it like she seems to so wanted to feed her a little practice to see how she does.
Thanks!
Post by: Bookworm007 on July 05, 2018, 08:01:49 PM
Post by: Netminder01 on July 06, 2018, 07:12:01 AM
I did it for the first time at the Clark Count Fair last year and it was super fun for me and the dog. It seems like there are two types of people there, those who take getting their dog to jump far really seriously and then the rest who are there to have fun with their dogs. The hardcore folks feel a little clichey and judgey but everyone seems to have fun. You will see all flavors of dog there and really is a fun experience! I highly recommend taking some kind of shade though because if you decide to stay for more than one heat it turns into a long day! :tup:
Great idea! I was thinking of a checking out the Puyallup but Clark County sounds great! I just checked out their website and couldn't find anything (http://www.clarkcofair.com/index.html) - did you just show up or does it require an application in advance?
I was hoping to take my pooch through an introductory class or two... sounds like the fair should be more get up to the line and jump?
Post by: jackelope on July 06, 2018, 07:27:18 AM
Post by: HaydenHunter on July 06, 2018, 07:31:58 AM
Post by: LndShrk on July 06, 2018, 07:45:55 AM
@LndShrk didn't you do this somewhere?
years ago at marymoore there was a setup. now we just find riverbanks. 😂
Post by: Bookworm007 on July 06, 2018, 06:02:22 PM
I did it for the first time at the Clark Count Fair last year and it was super fun for me and the dog. It seems like there are two types of people there, those who take getting their dog to jump far really seriously and then the rest who are there to have fun with their dogs. The hardcore folks feel a little clichey and judgey but everyone seems to have fun. You will see all flavors of dog there and really is a fun experience! I highly recommend taking some kind of shade though because if you decide to stay for more than one heat it turns into a long day! :tup:
Great idea! I was thinking of a checking out the Puyallup but Clark County sounds great! I just checked out their website and couldn't find anything (http://www.clarkcofair.com/index.html) - did you just show up or does it require an application in advance?
I was hoping to take my pooch through an introductory class or two... sounds like the fair should be more get up to the line and jump?
This is the website with all the information https://dockdogs.com/, you can register online or in person and you get free admittance to the fair if you are competing, but the dog has to stay in the pool area so I always bring a second person so I can go get fair food ect. The fair is pretty beginners friendly, the have practice time where you can run your dog off the dock as many times as time allows and then competition afterwards. Also there is a lady who brings a couple really good dogs there every year that has training sessions on her farm. Sorry can't remember her name. But come on down and have some fun with your dog!
Post by: HaydenHunter on July 07, 2018, 06:54:38 AM
Two doors down lives a little female Portugese Water Dog that we jokingly call his girlfriend. The dogs will play together all the time. I looked down yesterday to see Archer (the Border Collie) launching from my neighbor's dock. He's a dock dog! It's pretty funny because whereas the Portugese takes a running launch like a Lab would, Archer goes up to the edge slowly and pretty much belly flops into the water. He needs to work on his form, but it's funny to see.
Post by: doubletall on July 08, 2018, 09:43:58 PM
http://browndoguniversity.com/Brown_Dog_University/Dog_Pool.html
Post by: Happy Gilmore on July 25, 2018, 10:47:53 AM
I did it for the first time at the Clark Count Fair last year and it was super fun for me and the dog. It seems like there are two types of people there, those who take getting their dog to jump far really seriously and then the rest who are there to have fun with their dogs. The hardcore folks feel a little clichey and judgey but everyone seems to have fun. You will see all flavors of dog there and really is a fun experience! I highly recommend taking some kind of shade though because if you decide to stay for more than one heat it turns into a long day! :tup:
you are being nice. lol