Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) - Page 2

seazr · 01-18-2009, 08:11 PM

I am really, really lean on pics. Those that I did get we not very good. But here they are anyway. --Others are so blurred, looking at them makes you a bit dizzy!!!!! . . .

And just some added info for anyone considering Splash Dogs, the staff really helps get your dog initiated. They know all the tricks for coaxing a dog off the dock for the first time. They are also VERY strict about following safety procedures. Anyone trying to force an unwilling dog off the dock is invited not to participate because this really breaks the bond of trust and could wind up hurting the dog . . . I strongly encourage you to go for it if you are considering it. Practice in pools, off other docks, etc is all very helpful but even dogs that are totally comfortable in another setting sometimes freeze at Splash Dogs because it is very loud and distracting, 20 or 30 excited dogs are barking and howling and it is just a crazy setting BUT freezing-up is ok--the staff almost always helps you reassure your dog and get them hyped up to join in the fun!!!!

And Judi, thanks!!!!! You are right; Dakota earned a blue ribbon for his first wave and I didn't pick it up!!!!! Poor doodle!! All that work and I fall short!!!! I will claim it when we go to the next splash dog event!!!!!

Dh took Dakota for his first practice run after a year away from Splash Dogs. It didn't occur to him to orient Dakota before sending him charging off the dock!!! Dakota had second thoughts and came to a screeching halt!!!!

Whoa!!!!!! Hey, Daddy! Did you know we were gonna run outa ground???? Part of the plan???? Oh--OK--Got it!!!!!

"GO, GO, GO, GO, GO, DAKOTA!!!!!!!"

Lift-off!!!

There were a couple of dogs that had to be lured out of the pool. Fortunately, Dakota headed right out and waited for his lead to be reattached.

Tired doodle!!!!!

gene · 01-18-2009, 08:36 PM

The look of absolute joy in that last picture!! In our hearts your a GOLD medal winner Dakota!!

tuffystar · 01-18-2009, 09:05 PM

Way to go Dakota! You are Gold in our hearts! Tell momma not to forget the ribbons next time! Yea Dakota!!!!!!!

Cinsmom · 01-19-2009, 08:35 AM

Good job Dakota!!! Woo Hoo!!!

01-19-2009, 09:47 AM

Those pics were good. I wish they had something like that here. Maya's favorite thing to do is jump into the pool (or water). Maybe someday!!!

Raleighsmom · 01-19-2009, 10:26 AM

That looks like so much fun Dakota!!!! Congrats on the ribbon you don't have!!!!

But you don't really need a ribbon anyway...you're number one with all of us!!!

Beardedlady · 01-19-2009, 10:39 AM

Love, love, love the pics and hearing about your day. Way to go Dakota!!!

annabelles mom · 01-19-2009, 11:09 AM

Great pics Diane (and Gene) Sounds like it was a great w/e

When I read one guy went in the pool - I was sure it was gonna be Gene getting "goated" into the pool by Dakota, I just can't get that one pic out of my mind where it looked like Dakota was charging Gene

cissy k · 01-19-2009, 08:05 PM

That is so amazingly cool!!! Thanks for sharing you adventure with us!!

Sweet Sadie · 01-19-2009, 09:16 PM

Great pictures. What a fun weekend for all of you.

blueteal · 01-19-2009, 09:22 PM

Oh Dakota you look awesome ................what a fun time!!!!!!!!!

**MaxandMe** · 01-20-2009, 06:56 PM

thank you soooooooooo much DIANE!!!!

i love seeing more pics......they're all great and I love your stories that accompany them!!
congrats to DAKOTA!!! yessssssssssssssss

01-18-2009, 08:11 PM	#16 (permalink)
seazr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 2,971	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie!) I am really, really lean on pics. Those that I did get we not very good. But here they are anyway. --Others are so blurred, looking at them makes you a bit dizzy!!!!! . . . And just some added info for anyone considering Splash Dogs, the staff really helps get your dog initiated. They know all the tricks for coaxing a dog off the dock for the first time. They are also VERY strict about following safety procedures. Anyone trying to force an unwilling dog off the dock is invited not to participate because this really breaks the bond of trust and could wind up hurting the dog . . . I strongly encourage you to go for it if you are considering it. Practice in pools, off other docks, etc is all very helpful but even dogs that are totally comfortable in another setting sometimes freeze at Splash Dogs because it is very loud and distracting, 20 or 30 excited dogs are barking and howling and it is just a crazy setting BUT freezing-up is ok--the staff almost always helps you reassure your dog and get them hyped up to join in the fun!!!! And Judi, thanks!!!!! You are right; Dakota earned a blue ribbon for his first wave and I didn't pick it up!!!!! Poor doodle!! All that work and I fall short!!!! I will claim it when we go to the next splash dog event!!!!! Dh took Dakota for his first practice run after a year away from Splash Dogs. It didn't occur to him to orient Dakota before sending him charging off the dock!!! Dakota had second thoughts and came to a screeching halt!!!! Whoa!!!!!! Hey, Daddy! Did you know we were gonna run outa ground???? Part of the plan???? Oh--OK--Got it!!!!! "GO, GO, GO, GO, GO, DAKOTA!!!!!!!" Lift-off!!! There were a couple of dogs that had to be lured out of the pool. Fortunately, Dakota headed right out and waited for his lead to be reattached. Tired doodle!!!!! __________________ Diane (and Dakota) http://s42.photobucket.com/albums/e304/seazr/

01-18-2009, 08:36 PM	#17 (permalink)
gene Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: youngstown ohio Posts: 8,619	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) The look of absolute joy in that last picture!! In our hearts your a GOLD medal winner Dakota!! __________________ gene , jonah , miko and rumor "A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down." - Robert Benchley

01-18-2009, 09:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
tuffystar Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 2,292	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) Way to go Dakota! You are Gold in our hearts! Tell momma not to forget the ribbons next time! Yea Dakota!!!!!!!

01-19-2009, 08:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
Cinsmom Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KC area Posts: 2,499	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) Good job Dakota!!! Woo Hoo!!! __________________ Becky & Cinnamon http://safeharborprisondogs.com

01-19-2009, 09:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) Those pics were good. I wish they had something like that here. Maya's favorite thing to do is jump into the pool (or water). Maybe someday!!!

01-19-2009, 10:26 AM	#21 (permalink)
Raleighsmom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Windsor,Ct Posts: 4,617	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) That looks like so much fun Dakota!!!! Congrats on the ribbon you don't have!!!! But you don't really need a ribbon anyway...you're number one with all of us!!! __________________ Kathie,Raleigh & Molly! "Who can believe that there is no soul behind those luminous eyes!" ~ Theophile Gautier

01-19-2009, 10:39 AM	#22 (permalink)
Beardedlady Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 459	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) Love, love, love the pics and hearing about your day. Way to go Dakota!!! __________________ Ann (and Lucy) Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear. -- Dave Barry

01-19-2009, 11:09 AM	#23 (permalink)
annabelles mom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: lkkkkkkkkkkkkk Posts: 6,837	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) Great pics Diane (and Gene) Sounds like it was a great w/e When I read one guy went in the pool - I was sure it was gonna be Gene getting "goated" into the pool by Dakota, I just can't get that one pic out of my mind where it looked like Dakota was charging Gene

01-19-2009, 08:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
cissy k Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,433	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) That is so amazingly cool!!! Thanks for sharing you adventure with us!! __________________ Cissy and Semi

01-19-2009, 09:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
Sweet Sadie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northeast Wisconsin Posts: 489	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) Great pictures. What a fun weekend for all of you. __________________ *Lynn & Sadie*

01-19-2009, 09:22 PM	#26 (permalink)
blueteal Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,334	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) Oh Dakota you look awesome ................what a fun time!!!!!!!!!

01-20-2009, 06:56 PM	#27 (permalink)
MaxandMe Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 15,103	Re: Splash Dogs day 2 (more pics for Annmarie) thank you soooooooooo much DIANE!!!! i love seeing more pics......they're all great and I love your stories that accompany them!! congrats to DAKOTA!!! yessssssssssssssss __________________ *Annmarie, Max,& Peanut* "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France uncondtional love: what a dog always does for us and humans strive to do but can we?

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