Dock Dogs at the 2008 Cold Wet Nose Show.
Dock Dogs is one of the latest dog sports to arrive in the UK. It involves dogs jumping off a dock into water. The length of the jump is recorded, and the aim is to get the longest jump possible. Because of the low impact nature of the activity, dogs who find other activities too strenuous, can still participate in Dock Dogs. Older dogs, young dogs, and any size of dog can compete or just have a go.
Not only is it a great thing to try, it's really fun to watch. Some dogs take to it naturally, while others need a little coaxing. A rule that is strictly enforced is that while you can encourage your dog, for example by throwing a ball or splashing water at him, you can not physically compel him to enter the water.
As you can see from the video, some dogs jump right in, some dogs prefer to walk down the ramp, and some dogs simply refuse to go anywhere near it.