Dock Jumping Info

Dock Jumping is a dog event, there are a lot of dogs that attend and they get very excited about being around the dock jumping area. You should pay attention to how your dog is reacting to all of the excitement and handle them appropriately. Show your dog how to get out of the pool. Watch them as they swim out to their toy and call them "hard" as soon as they grab the toy while showing them the ramp out of the pool. Make sure you help them out of the pool, lead them by the collar down the ramp, leash them back up and tell them how great they are.

General Rules

The dock is 40 feet long and is 24 inches above the water. The dock is covered in Astroturf for traction and safety for its competitors. Competitors may use any amount of the 40 foot dock and they may start their dog from any point on the dock when competing.

The Team 

The main elements of the sport are demonstrating the competitors skill and expertise in their training and performance, which in turn highlights the fundamental elements of dock diving dogs strength, confidence, speed and all around athleticism. The Competition Team shall consist of one dog and one handler.

The Object

A chase object can be used to entice the dog to jump, but it isn't required. The chase object must be throwable, floatable and retrievable. This object should not sink, dissolve or be a live/dead animal and not be an edible item for a dog. The dog is not required to retrieve the object in order to receive a score. Examples of chase objects: wubbas, tennis balls, frisbees and bumpers.

Divisions (Splash Dogs)

Splash Division - 0'1 to 9'11

Junior Division - 10'0 to 14'11

Senior Division - 15'0 to 19'11

Pro Division - 20'0 to 22'11

Extreme Division - 23'0 and above

Divisions (Dock Dogs)

Novice - 0'1 to 9'11

Junior - 10'0 to 14'11

Senior - 15'0 to 19'11

Master - 20'0 to 22'11

Elite - 23'0 to 24'11

Super Elite - 25'0 and above