Fire on the Dock
If you're looking for some DockDogs fun this weekend (July 3-5) look no further than Union Springs, NY.
The second annual Fire on the Dock Fest will be taking place at the home of Charlie and Dolores Bochenek, and their Chesapeake Bay Retreievers, Chessie and Cruiser.
This event is a Zone 7 World Qualifier and will play host to teams from clubs across the country, South Carolina has already landed as well as Buckeye DockDogs with Ontario DockDoggers on route.
Pre-registration for this event is already closed but there will be some spots available onsite. For more information on this event please check the DockDogs Event Calendar.
Event a Success
The International Food Festival Event was a HUGE success for Ontario DockDogs. With teams coming from as far away as Ft. Wayne Indianna and our club members supporting us in force we really showed London what DockDogs is all about.
HUGE thanks to all of our volunteers and competitors, you really made the event shine, with your incredible dogs and smiling faces, the crowd was treated to a great show.
To everyone who purchased a raffle ticket I am pleased to announce that one of our very own club members, Pam, won the gift basket and over $175 was raised for the Farley Foundation.
We will be sorting through the paperwork in the next day or two and are sending the electronic copies back to DockDogs headquarters this evening for the "official" results to be posted.
Next up......SCUGOG!
Hot Weather Tips for you Pet
When packing for the event this weekend please be sure to pack a water bowl and water for your dog(s), don't forget to pack your own beverages as well.
Crate fans can be purchased at some pet stores as well (these are relatively inexpensive and simply hang on the wires of your crate keeping a cool breeze on your dog(s) in these high temperatures.
NEVER leave your dog in the car during these extreme heat spells! If you need a hand unloading simply ask a fellow dockdogger, they will be pleased to help you with your dog and kennels so you can get your pet into the shade.
Don't overdo exercise, if your pet is not overly fit it's best not to overdo it your first time at an event. Use common sense, if your dog is lethargic or uninterested you should probably take it easy. Let him cool off and give him a cool drink, always have water available for your pet, it will encourage him/her to stay hydrated during the day.
Common sense goes a long way, if you are hot and tired then most likely so is your dog so take a seat and watch the action while both of you get the chance to rest. It's going to be an entire weekend of DockDogs with plenty of dock time to go around.
See you on the dock!
Ontario DockDogs hit the sea!
Team Fetzer (Todd, Sue & Jazz) took the Ontario DockDogs banner for a sail this past weekend. They took part in their sailing club's "Sail Past" and proudly hung the banner alongside a bathing suit clad Jazz!
CLICK HERE to see Jazz on the high seas!!!
We love having our members promote our club whenever possible and have extra banners on hand should any members wish to use them for promotion at upcoming events.
If you'd like to borrow the club banner for a weekend and tell people how much fun DockDogs is then drop us a line! We'll get the banner to you and maybe even feature your event and photos on the home page!
For more information please contact erin@ontariodockdogs.com
Membership - Wave Discounts
Please note that in order to receive the member wave discounts at our events you must submit your membership form and payment prior to the start of the event. With our London event quickly approaching we are asking anyone who would like to submit their membership form this close to the event to please go to our online boutique and pay via paypal.
We will NOT be processing any applications onsite. Any memberships received at our events will be processed after the close of the event.
Did you know....
-Toto's role in the Wizard of Oz was played by a female Cairn Terrier named "Terry"
-A dog’s heart beats between 70 and 120 times a minute, compared with a human heart which beats 70 to 80 times a minute.
-The dog name “Fido” is from Latin and means “fidelity.”
-Two dogs survived the sinking of the Titanic.
-The Chow Chow dog breed has a black tongue.
-All the dogs that played Lassie were males, however some of Lassie's stunt doubles were females
-Dachshunds were bred to fight badgers in their dens.
-The World Record jump for DockDogs is 28 feet 10 inches set by a greyhound/coonhound named "Country"
Emergency Vet Clinic Information
Please note that we have listed local Emergency Vet Clinics on each of our event pages.
When you are traveling it is very important that you keep these numbers handy, you never know what can happen and it's better to be prepared in case of an emergency.
How NOT to throw your toy into the pool!
Check out these photos of our very own Club President proving that everyone needs to work on their throwing technique!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS
Zone 8 World Qualifier
The Zone 8 World Qualfier has been announced, it will be held in Bracebridge, ON. This is your chance to compete in a National event and earn some National legs towards your titles.
Get your calendars out and book off July 11th and 12th, because you're going to cottage country!
You can pre-register for this event on the DockDogs' website.
Come on out and join us at this fabulous location in the heart of the Muskokas, there are plenty of great hotels to stay in or maybe you'd prefer to rent a cottage with some friends, perhaps camping is your ideal weekend, whatever you choose don't miss out on this great opportunity! Come on out and join us on the dock, Ontario DockDogs will be out in full force for this event!
Pre-registration Now Open
Please note that pre-registration for the Dog Days of Scugog.
You will need to log on to the DockDogs website and create an online profile in order to register. By pre-registering you will receive your waves for $20 as opposed to $25 onsite. This also ensures you a spot in the competitions. We are limiting our waves to 40 competitors, and with folks coming from far and wide for our events we are anticipating full waves once again.
Thanks to our Sponsors!
As our board members are furiously collecting the sponsorship goodies we've collected over the last few months we'd like to take the time to say "Thanks" to all of the companies who have generously donated to our club.
Please check out the list below for a sneak peek at what's inside this years gift bags and raffle prizes.
2009 Wave Fees
Please note that onsite registration for events will now be $25, online pre-registration remains at $20.
Ontario DockDogs members will receive their member discounts onsite of $5 per wave.
Youtube Video
O.K. Ontario DockDoggers, time to catch of glimpse of what 2009 has in store for us. We've compiled a bunch of great photos from seasons past and put them into a youtube clip with some fun, summer music to get your toes tapping.
Check out the Ontario DockDogs Video HERE!
We've got more videos in the works so if you have some fun water shots with your dog please send them to info@ontariodockdogs.com
National Championships
The DockDog's National Championships will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio from October 16-18th.
In order to attend "Nationals" you must hold either a Regional Club title (5 official jumps in the same divisions) or a National title, as well as have a National membership.
"Nationals" are a great way to meet DockDoggers from across North America and put some faces to names and see some of the stars of this sport in action!
Ontario DockDogs has blocked off a special block of rooms just for our club, the rooms are at King's Island Resort and are available for a special rate of $89 per night with no pet fee. If you'd like to reserve a room in the Ontario DockDogs' block please send an e-mail to our Vice President sheena@ontariodockdogs.com and she will give you all details.
See you there!
Welcome
Ontario DockDogs is the first DockDogs club not only in Ontario but in all of Canada. We are a long standing club with the U.S. based DockDogs organization and with a large number of members already, the club is growing with leaps and bounds, with members from across Ontario and the United States.
What is DockDogs you ask? Simply click on our newbies section for a brief overview of the sport, check out our message board to ask a question or email us for some one on one interaction. Ontario DockDogs is here to help everyone who is interested in this fun family sport.
Don't forget to check out our event calendar to see what's up in your area!
2009 DockDog Rules and Regulations - Updated Version
Quick note to all of our competitors. DockDogs has recently posted the updated version of the Rules and Regulations. As a competitor you are responsible for knowing the rules!
Please click here to have a look.
