Dock diving is the fastest growing dog sport in North America. One of the reasons is because anyone can participate, whether you have a family dog that you just enjoy spending time with or a canine athlete that you train daily with the goal of national level competition.

This course will feature many different types of dogs, including dogs that have never been in the water. We will also be tweaking the training and troubleshooting dogs that have been competing in dock diving for years. Three of the dogs featured in this course have set world records in a variety of different dock diving events held by different organizations.

Whether you are new to the sport or seeking changes for your training program this course is a must for anyone involved in dock diving.

Weight is always something you should be keeping an eye on because it can lead to other health issues. Older dogs are especially susceptible to abnormal weight gain. Weight gain is also more likely to be the sign of another problem in older dogs. The weight can put other stresses on their aging bodies. Here are some reasons your older dog may be gaining weight and what you can do to help.

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