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The sport of dock diving for dogs began gaining popularity about 10 years ago. Recreational and organized contests are now held in many parts of the country, and most are not breed-specific. The diving dock is positioned at the edge of a pool or a lake, and extends out to deeper water. Typical diving docks are 40 feet long, with the surface 2 feet above the water. Building a dock for dog diving is done by constructing the dock in sections prior to installation at the water's edge.
Dock diving is a popular sport involving canines, a 40-foot dock and a pool. The pool is marked on the sides in increments of inches and feet. When a dog leaps from the dock into the pool, it is judged on height, distance and form. Building a diving dock is for the do-it-yourself consumer who loves the sport or wants to open up a training facility. Since it is an outdoor sport, the dock is built much like a deck, using the same type of lumber.
Generations of waterfront families have inherited the fun tradition of bathing in the waters of their respective lakes. Taking a lake bath is entertaining, hygienic and can strengthen the bonds of families and friends when done in a group. Grab the shampoo and head for the dock.
