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Extreme Vertical

 

Extreme Vertical (Super V) – This is the high jump for dogs.  The dog starts at the 20’ mark on the dock and runs and jumps to releases a bumper that is suspended above the water.  The bumper toy is extended out 8’ from the dock and starts at 4’6” and goes up 2” increments. 

The record is over 8’ high.

Speed Retrieve

 

Speed Retrieve (Super Speed) – This event is a timed event.  At the far end of the pool a toy is suspended 2” above the water.  The dog is placed at the 20’ mark, when the light turns green the dog is released and the time stops when the dog releases the toy from the bracket.

 

Iron Dog (Super Triathlon) – This is a triathlon for dogs.  The dog will compete in the three above events; the dog with the highest total score is the Iron Dog.

Dock Diving Events

 

History

There are many organizations that run Dock Jumping events.  The most popular ones are Dock Dogs established in the year 2000.  The Incredible Dog Challenge was the first to have Dock Jumping competition in 1997. 

 

The Dock

The dock is 8 foot wide by 40 foot long and is 2 foot above the water.  For the safety of the dogs make sure the body of water they are jumping in is free from debris and at least 4 foot deep.

 

Distance Measuring Procedure

Dock Dogs and SRS both measure from the lateral midpoint of the end of the dock to where the base of the dog’s tail breaks the water’s surface.  This is done with digital video freeze frame technology.