Central Coast DockDogs

Central Coast dog owners are invited to bring any dog over the age of 6 months that loves the water and enjoys playing fetch—regardless of breed, size, shape, or ability. All dogs are welcome, and those new to the sport can introduce their dogs to this fast- growing sport, and get tips on coaching and encouraging their pooches from Central Coast DockDogs members. There is three types of divisions

you can train your dogs for competitions or just for fun! Big Air is the long jump equivalent for canine athletes. At speeds over 20 mph, Big Air dogs catapult off the end of a 40-foot dock into a 28,000-gallon pool to retrieve a float-able object, like their favorite toy. Jump distances are measured from the end of the dock to where the base of the dog’s tail breaks the water. Extreme Vertical is a high jump contest in which the dog launches upward in order to knock down a bumper suspended over the water. Runs are shorter, and speed is reduced in order to achieve maximum height about 8 feet from the dock. Speed Splash is a sport where teams race against the clock. Each competing dog runs, jumps,swims, and retrieves an object located on an extender at the end of the pool, at a distance of 58 feet from the starting block on the dock. Central Coast training will be started in 2015 .