Dock jumping

Dock diving is about as simple as dog sport gets: your dog runs the length of a dock, about 40 feet, and leaps after a toy into a pool, and the distance is measured. Water-loving retrievers are the obvious stars, but small dogs have their own division and veterans compete too. Many facilities and events sell try-it or practice splashes, often around $10, so you can find out whether your dog loves it before paying $25 to $40 for a competition jump. DockDogs, North America Diving Dogs and UKC all run events, with NADD titles recognised by the AKC.