Dog Diving: Dog sport for water rats - tips to imitate

Created: 08/10/2022, 12:30 p.m

By: Sandra Barbara Furtner

Dog diving is a dog sport from the USA.

Especially four-legged friends who love water, it is a lot of fun.

Tips for jumping into the cool water.

Especially in the warm summer months, many dogs love a refreshing cool down.

For some, however, swimming or splashing is too boring and prefers a challenge.

In the sport of dog diving, the four-legged friend jumps from a ramp or platform into a pool.

In competitions, the jump distance is measured.

In order for the dog to jump as far as possible, a toy is thrown or placed at a distance.

Dog Diving: Dog sport for water rats - tips to imitate at home

Jack Russell Terriers also love to jump in the pool.

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The sport of dog diving originally comes from the USA and is also experiencing a boom in Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary and England.

Many dog ​​schools now offer courses on this.

In 2017, a European Championship was even held in Germany.

But beware: Not every dog ​​is suitable for this - because it does not like water or has certain diseases.

Four-legged friends who are prone to ear infections or eye problems should keep their hands off it.

Dogs with cardiovascular problems, shortness of breath or joint problems are also not allowed to jump into the pool.

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Water breeds such as Golden Retrievers, Newfoundlands, Labrador Retrievers, Flat Coated Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, German Shepherd Dogs, Portuguese Water Dogs, English Setters and Poodles are particularly suitable for dog diving.

And of course all other dogs or mixed breeds who like to go into the water of their own accord.

However, they should never be pushed into the water or forced to do anything.

That would only destroy the trust.

It is important that the four-legged friend has a lot of fun jumping and retrieving.

The best way to do this is to contact a good trainer in your area.

This four-legged friend has a different kind of joy - by jumping into the pool, he floods the whole garden.

First, your four-legged friend is trained to fetch a toy or dummy on command.

If this works reliably, it goes into the water.

He also has to get used to that.

The best way to do this is to get into the water yourself.

Then have your four-legged friend bring objects from the water back to you.

If you let your four-legged friend jump into lakes or ponds, you should make sure that the water is deep enough and that there are no sharp objects or large stones in it.

Your four-legged friend should also know the way back and how to get back to shore.

Currents should also be taken into account.

If the dog gets tired or the movements slow down, it absolutely needs a break and rest.