ASPCA Pet Tips

Here is a pet tip from the ASPCA. It is important to keep our sport competing dogs in tip top shape, no matter the season.

Fall is upon us, but it doesn't mean we or our dogs need to slow down!

So, get out there and safely enjoy your dog(s)!!

Fall Pet Tip

September Team of the Month - TEAM TANK

Dogs Name:
Tank

Owner/Handlers Name:
Lianne Hassen

Dogs Date of Birth or Gotcha Date:
02/09/2005

City:
Las Vegas

Breed:
Black Labrador Retriever

Nickname:
Big Tank, Big Time, Tanker The Banker

Accomplishments:
- 2008 National Senior Champion
- Big Air Master Title
- Big Air Personal Best: 22' 11"
-Top Gun Extreme Vertical Title
-EV Personal Best: 6’ 2”
-Turbo Speed Retrieve Title
-Speed Retrieve Personal Best: 6.5 seconds

Other Dog Sport Titles:
-Junior Hunter
-Flyball U-FLI Top Flight 3
-Novice Obedience
-Rally Excellent

Quick Bio:
Tank was bred by Skywater Labrador Retrievers in Las Vegas!

Likes:
His Mom & Dad, swimming and playing tennis ball.

Pet Peeves:
Dogs that get in his face!

Favorite Throw Toy:
Dokken Dead Fowl Trainer Duck

Favorite Food:
ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING!!

Favorite Walk:
Swimming in the pool or any park and playing tennis ball and chuck it.

Favorite Song on the Dock:
“Lets Get It Started”

Best Tricks:
He has a great flip into a heel, bow, lots of retrieve tricks and his whistle sits are pretty cool.

Arrival Story:
Tank was a rescue and he was a hyper, crazy boy who was humping and peeing everywhere! Sit Means Sit training got him cleaned up and he turned into an awesome dog. He is very versatile and when I tracked down his breeder we started hunt tests with them, which is Tank’s favorite thing, he loves the birds!

Meet 'Cara' and Steph from the Carolina DockDogs Club

Club Name: Carolina DockDogs

Owner/Handler’s Name: Stephanie Jones

City, State, Country: Wilmington, NC USA

Dog’s Name: Carolina 'Cara'

Dog’s Date of Birth or Gotcha Date: 12/17/06

Breed(s): Black Labrador Retriever

Dog’s Nickname: 'Cara'




Accomplishments:
- Big Air: Novice
- Big Air Personal Best: Unofficial 11’0” Official 10’ 9”
- EV:
- Speed retrieve: 14.965

Favorite Event to compete in: All of them! We are out there to have fun!

Favorite DockDogs Event (Event Name/Location/etc.): I can’t say I have a favorite. Each new event brings new people & dogs to meet!







Carolina 'Cara', participating in DockDogs Big Air (BA).









Farthest you’ve traveled for an event:
To compete: 7 hours.

To attend: across the country & back. Steph flew to Las Vegas in 2009 to drive to Stillwater, Minnesota with LVDD club members Lisa Weber and Becky Wight. Lisa and 'Tractor' were competitors (and WINNERS) in the Stihl Dogs & Logs World Championships. Steph and Becky went along for the ride and to cheer Las Vegas DockDogs club members on.

Some MUST HAVE gear items to pack: Aside from the obvious (crate, chairs, etc), camera & laptop or phone for updates. Steph knows how important updates are for those not at an event.

Average number of DD events you participate in each year: 5-7







'Cara' participating in DockDogs Speed Retrieve (SR).








What is your favorite dog friendly hotel or camp to stay at: Holiday Inn Express

Any other dogs in the family: Ali, Bella, and current foster boy Kaiden

What other dog sport activities do you participate in: Agility & Obedience

Quick bio of your dog(s): What to say about Cara? We obviously are not doing this because she is a HUGE jumper, but she has fun & that is what matters. She is known as the Novice Queen and maybe, if she ever stops coming to a dead stand still at the end of the dock before jumping, we can lose that title. She leaves nothing on the dock but her momentum.

'Cara's' notorious stop at the end of the dock. Such diving form she has!!



Odd fact: 'Cara' had a toe amputation (weight bearing) at the age of one and a half, so her back right foot leaves a very unique paw print.

Las Vegas DockDogs is proud to know and feature DockDog members of clubs from all over on our blog. Our members travel all over to compete and have met many wonderful people and dogs at different events. Stay tuned for next month's featured DockDogs club members. Who knows...it could be you!

DOGGIE PADDLE AND PLAY DAY - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

DOGGIE PADDLE AND PLAY DAY - SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
Canine-Only Swim and Exciting Dock Diving Demonstrations

Bring your favorite four-legged friend to join Sit Means Sit, the largest U.S.-based dog training company, and Las Vegas DockDogs for a canine-only swim during a special "Doggie Paddle & Play Day" on September 19, 2010 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Black Mountain Aquatic Complex in Henderson. Dogs can play and enjoy leisurely dips in the pool while their human friends socialize and watch some exciting dock diving demonstrations.

All dogs must be dog and people-friendly. Dogs are not allowed to play on the slides or on the play features. All dogs must be checked in and proof of vaccination is required before entering. Human friends attend for free and may not enter the water. Cost is $5 per dog, payable at the gate, to the City of Henderson. Dogs weighing 50 pounds or less can swim from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Dogs weighing more than 50 pounds can swim from 10:45 a.m. to noon. The Black Mountain Aquatic Complex is located at 599 Greenway Rd. at Horizon Drive. For more information, call 267-5836.

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