Any Ontario dock dog folks?

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

Dock dogs is something that I'm really interested in getting into with Nextdog and I am thinking that it would be an excellent use of my maternity leave to start learning all that I can about it so that when Nextdog comes along, I have a good foundation of knowledge.

I am a complete novice when it comes to dog sports. I have no idea what you guys are talking about with your acronyms and titles. I would LOVE to attend some events this summer and fall to start getting familiar with the sport.

Anyone here compete and care to be a friendly face at any upcoming events? I promise to be helpful and not drive you crazy!

 

[AdrianneIsabel]

I hope someone can chime in, I'll ask my friends as well.

 

[thehoundgirl]

I'm not in Ontario but here is a website for a group for Ontario.
http://ontariodockdogs.com/about-our-club/

They also have a facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/ontariodockdogs

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

Thanks Adrianne!
Thanks hound girl! I read the website start to finish (I'm hoping to go to the August practices/events in Alliston!) but never thought to check to see if they had a Facebook group!

 

[Tankstar]

id love to try solo in it. But I can never find any where close enough that fits my schedule to do so. where are you located? Im just near oshawa

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

I'm in a tiny town north of Guelph and west of Orangeville. So the Alliston events are about 75 minutes away.

 

[Lizmo]

If I were you (and the FB page is active) I would introduce myself there and explain what you hope to gain before Nextdog.

DockDogs events are SO fun! Everyone is helping and encouraging others, chatting with friends, etc. It's usually bloody hot, but it's fun!

 

[Sekah]

I don't dock dive, but I have several good friends who are very active in it. From what I gather, it's an expensive hobby (membership fees, annual fees, jump fees), but lots of fun. There's Dock Dogs, Ultimate Air Dogs, and probably a few other clubs that hold events.

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

Thanks guys!

 

[Sit Stay]

I'm moving only about 10 mins away from Alliston! I would love to meet some Chaz people if anyone's ever out that way

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

Oh yay! Where about SitStay? Close is a relative term when you live in Podunk like I do. I'm used to driving 30+ to get to anywhere.

There are DockDog practices every other Wednesday at this farm. I've been there once before for a rescue fundraiser.

 

[adojrts]

There is also

http://ruffsport.ca/

and

http://www.ultimateairdogscanada.ca/

and

http://www.carneysk9swimclub.com/

 

[Tortilla]

I'm moving only about 10 mins away from Alliston! I would love to meet some Chaz people if anyone's ever out that way

We have a rural property near Mount Forest where we go on weekends when the weather is nice!

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

We have a rural property near Mount Forest where we go on weekends when the weather is nice!

I'm in Arthur, my inlaws and most of my family are in and around Mount Forest!

 

[Tortilla]

I'm in Arthur, my inlaws and most of my family are in and around Mount Forest!

We're neighbours! (only not actually) I pass through Arthur all the time. So excited to make the fall fair rounds this year. I love it out that way and hope to move out there when I finish university.

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

They're coming up quick! We love the fairs too

 

[Sit Stay]

We've moving to the Essa area, just outside Barrie! Not far at all Close to the Red Barn too.

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

Cool! I know where that is!

Ask and ye shall receive! I was just searching on Facebook for dock diving groups and an invite popped up for a BBQ at the place in Alliston for this Sunday with a bunch of anti-BSL people! How lovely that my worlds collide.

Now to work up the courage to attend and not feel like a total awkward outsider...

 

[AllisonPitbullLvr]

Is dock diving a sport you can do with a dog who isn't very dog social?

 

[Red Chrome]

Is dock diving a sport you can do with a dog who isn't very dog social?

Absolutely!!