What is Dock Jumping?

Dock jumping is a dog's dream come true.  It involves a dog, a handler, a dock, and a toy.  A dog runs down a dock and jumps into the water to see how far it can jump!  How far can your dog go?  The current World Record is held by a greyhound/coonhound mix named Country at 28'10". 

Any dog is able to compete.  There are no restrictions for breed, size, or age.  Competitions are held all around the USA and Canada.

There are many organizations involved in this sport.  They include DockDogs, Ultimate Air Dogs, SplashDogs, and the SRS.  More information about each of these organizations can be found by clicking on their names and visiting their websites.  Upcoming events for each organization are listed on their websites.

Canine Sports Complex is now offering dock jumping classes.  They are held on Saturday afternoon, but there is also the possibility of drop-in's at other times.  The outdoor training season is just about over, but strength training continues during the winter months.

Canine Sports Complex Dock Jumping Trainers

• Laura Holena - Laura started competing in 2005 with her chocolate lab Mocha.  Mocha had many issues to work through, but has now advanced to become one of the top senior (dogs jumping 15' to 20') jumping dogs in the country.  She now trains and competes with Mocha and her daughter, Kona.  Mocha has a personal best of 23' and Kona has a personal best of 21'10".  Team CoffeeDogs, as the team of Mocha, Kona, and Laura are known as, travel across the USA and Canada to compete.  For more information about Laura or Team CoffeeDogs, visit their website.

• Jeff Murphy - Jeff started competing with his parents' chocolate lab Holley in 2004.  Jeff currently holds a SportMutt training certificate.  When given the opportunity, Jeff still competes with Holley, but is also training and competing with his chocolate lab Autumns River.

• Joann and Glen Chronister - Joann started competing with her chocolate lab Rosie in 2004.  Now, she and her husband compete with all three of their labs, Rosie (chocolate), Raven (black), and Rebel (yellow).  Rebel has been seen on the David Letterman Show.  Rebel also recently competed at the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Finals and the DockDogs National Championships.  Rebel finished 5th at DockDogs World Championships, 6th at DockDogs National Championships, and holds the DockDogs indoor world record at 25'11".