THE POOL IS SLATED TO OPEN JUNE 15, 2023
Lessons and Rentals are open for scheduling!
Lessons and Rentals are open for scheduling!
We are pleased to announce that we have put in a regulation dock diving pool!! Our brand new, 40' dock and new-to-us regulation Splash Pool are going to bring a fun new element to training in the west metro! We are offering dock diving classes, pool rental and private lesson options! We are an UKC licensed facility. This is a great way to exercise your dog w/out having to fight for space at the lake or worry about potentially deadly algae!
For those of you who are new to the sport, dock diving is a fun competition where each dog's jump into the pool is measured. There are different length divisions so that dogs of all skills can earn titles and awards! We also be offer vertical training- a sport where the dog jumps up to grab a bumper that is extended 8' out from the end of the pool and raised in height by 2" increments and speed retrieve- drag racing for dogs! Eventually we will add air retrieve as well (a sport where the bumper is 2' above the dock and the length from the dock is extended in 6" increments (the dog jumps OUT instead of UP like in vertical). We can help get you started on both vertical and air retrieve with a hand-held rig and then move you up to the actual rigs once your dog is ready!
We are Minnesota's most experienced regulation pool/dock available for lessons and classes. Our instructors have competed in ALL venues of dock diving and can help you out with whatever game you'd like to play. Our instructors have been competing for 10+ years and are VERY experienced and qualified- we hold multiple world champion titles, have held board positions for local dock clubs, helped bring dock diving to this area (and Montana- where we frequent), hold the first five UKC dock diving champion titles in the state, are dock diving judges, and are more then ready to help you and your pup learn this fun game!
For those of you who are new to the sport, dock diving is a fun competition where each dog's jump into the pool is measured. There are different length divisions so that dogs of all skills can earn titles and awards! We also be offer vertical training- a sport where the dog jumps up to grab a bumper that is extended 8' out from the end of the pool and raised in height by 2" increments and speed retrieve- drag racing for dogs! Eventually we will add air retrieve as well (a sport where the bumper is 2' above the dock and the length from the dock is extended in 6" increments (the dog jumps OUT instead of UP like in vertical). We can help get you started on both vertical and air retrieve with a hand-held rig and then move you up to the actual rigs once your dog is ready!
We are Minnesota's most experienced regulation pool/dock available for lessons and classes. Our instructors have competed in ALL venues of dock diving and can help you out with whatever game you'd like to play. Our instructors have been competing for 10+ years and are VERY experienced and qualified- we hold multiple world champion titles, have held board positions for local dock clubs, helped bring dock diving to this area (and Montana- where we frequent), hold the first five UKC dock diving champion titles in the state, are dock diving judges, and are more then ready to help you and your pup learn this fun game!
Classes!
We have classes! If you want to teach your dog how to play this game, or improve upon their existing game- we can help you out!
Dock Diving- All levels of Dock Diving! This is the class for those dogs who have never been off a regulation dock before or for seasoned teams who want to work on improving their game! We will work all levels in this class and rotate through the teams. Normally each team gets 2-3 rounds in the pool per class. We will NOT work with the rigs in this class.
NEXT CLASS:
When: Wednesdays, July 5-July 26 (no class July 19), 7:30-8:15pm-- FULL
Limit: 4 teams
Cost: $75/team
Rig Work 101- Fetch It/Air Retrieve/Vertical! This class is for teams who want to learn how to do rig work! Your dog must be confidently jumping off the dock before registering for this class.
When: Thursdays, July 6-July 27 (no class July 20), 7:30-8:15pm
Limit: 4 teams
Cost: $75/team
Pool Rental
The pool will be available for rental from June 15- September 15, 2023. We winterize it in mid September, so you'll have several months of potential usage! Pool rental is based on the person. You are welcome to bring as many of your personal dogs as you'd like (fosters included), however additional people will need to pay for their own rental w/their own dogs if they plan to work them. Pool rental is usage w/out instruction. When you complete the form below, indicate your preferred rental time. If you have not been out here before (or I don't know you), you will be required to book a private lesson first (to ensure safety).
Limited seasonal passes are available. These are granted on a case-by-case basis. You will need to schedule a private lesson to be sure your team is qualified for the pass. Seasonal pass holders will have access to a calendar where they can schedule their pool rental time. They are welcome to come out any time there isn't a lesson/class/rental scheduled. Seasonal passes are limited to the pass holder and their immediate family, as well as their personal dogs (and fosters). Additional people/dogs will need to pay hourly pool rental fees.
- 30 minutes/$50
- 60 minutes/$75
- Seasonal Pass/$350
Private Lessons
Do class times not work for you? Would you rather get some one-on-one instruction? If so, private lessons may be the best route for you! Private lessons are based on the person- you can bring as many dogs as you'd like for your lesson. Additional people/dogs will need to schedule their own lesson unless you want to split lesson times w/another person- just indicate that on the notes section when you purchase your lesson.
We can work on whatever you'd like in a lesson. These will be instructor led. Please indicate what time/day works best for you in the notes section when you purchase your lesson time. We recommend 1-2 dogs for a 30 min slot and 3+ dogs for an hour long slot.
- 30 minute lesson $75
- 60 minute lesson $100
Open Swimming/Dock
Occasionally we will have open swimming/dock times available on weekends/holidays. Dates will be posted here and on our Facebook page. These will be open dock/pool for EXPERIENCED teams. There will be no instruction and you will just rotate with whoever shows up. This is a very informal way for people to use the pool, get in some practice and save a little cash. The vertical rig will be available at some events (email a head of time if that's what you'd like to work on). The event will have a start/end time and all activity will need to be done at the end time. There will be no pre-registration or limit- whoever shows up gets to play. All participants will be required to sign the waiver.
UPCOMING OPEN POOL DATES
SUMMER 2023
Cost: $15/dog
UPCOMING OPEN RIG DATES
SUMMER 2023
Cost: $15/dog
Events
Our pool is available for club/group events as well. If you think your club would enjoy a mini seminar (essentially a fun day) contact us to learn more and schedule an event!!
Please note that we while we live in the country, we do want to respect all neighbors- a 3 minute barking rule is in effect- please do not let your dog continuously bark- no one likes listening to it- especially my few neighbors. Also, only one dog is allowed off leash at a time and that is the dog working on the dock. All parties who attend events (classes, lessons, rental, etc) will be required to sign a waiver prior to use. The waiver is good for the rest of the year. Junior handlers are encouraged to train, but all juniors ages 12 and under will require an adult to accompany them on the dock. Juniors under the age of 16 will require an adult attends the class w/them. Please be sure to clean up after your dog. Thanks for helping us keep this facility amazing!!
Picture by the talented Tracy Patton
Want to sign up for some dock diving fun!?
Click the "Sign Me Up" Button below! This will take you to our online store where you'll select what you'd like to register for. Once your order is received you'll be sent an email with a quick questionnaire to complete your registration process. It's simple and easy!!
Click the "Sign Me Up" Button below! This will take you to our online store where you'll select what you'd like to register for. Once your order is received you'll be sent an email with a quick questionnaire to complete your registration process. It's simple and easy!!