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Dock Diving Try it Sessions
So, what is it all about?
Does your dog LOVE the water? Know how to swim? And will they do anything to retrieve a toy? If you’ve answered yes to all 3 questions, then the sport of dock diving may just be you and your best friends next favorite activity! Contact Wagging Tails to schedule a Dock Diving Try It Session.
If you’re not sure what to expect from dock diving, or how to get your dog to successfully jump off the dock, Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw offers TRY IT sessions. This session is for dogs who do already swim and have a toy/prey drive. Our Try It Sessions are non-intimidating, friendly, fun, and educational! Our trainers will work with you and your dog to slowly introduce you both to this incredibly fun, exhilarating sport! Try It Sessions include introduction to the dock, the pool, education about the history of the sport, rules, judging, dock and event etiquette, throwing techniques, and introduction to all competitions within the sport of dock diving. Preregistration is required. Dogs must be over 6 months old to compete in events. However, they may participate in Try It Sessions prior to 6 months.
These are scheduled events, held by Wagging Tails. Dates are TBA on our Facebook page, or on our website Events Page, or via client eblast. We encourage you to register with our company to receive our eblasts that are full of information and event dates.
Try it Sessions
$50
Per Lesson (approx 30 mins)
Youth Handlers Are Welcome
Wagging Tails is a family-run pet resort. Our pets are part of our family, and we strongly feel that dock diving is a family sport. Having youths involved with their pets in this sport promotes teamwork, confidence, responsibility, patience and dedication. Kids AND their dogs will love participating in dock diving!
During practices and competitions, Youth Handlers must be accompanied by an adult on the dock and must wear their own (you provide) lifejacket. Since the pool is 4′ deep, Youth Handlers must be able to swim. At all times, children are not allowed on the dock or in the pool unsupervised.
Youth Handlers are supported and encouraged to participate! Youth Handlers are age 7 to 16. Youths must be able to swim to be on the dock. In fact, Wagging Tails offers Youth Try It Sessions, specifically geared towards Youth Handlers! We are determined to spread the word and to introduce many more youths to support the future of this fun sport! We love our dogs. They are part of the family. What better way to spend time with them than participating in an event TOGETHER! 😊
For Try It Sessions Please Bring:
- A positive attitude! And get ready to get wet! Comfortable clothing and slip resistant shoes.
- Your dog’s favorite floating toy. If you forget it, or don’t have one, not to worry.
- Wagging Tails offer what we have found to be the most popular and most durable floating devices for sale in our lobby.
If at our outdoor pool bring a towel, sunscreen, chair, umbrella, water, water bowl for your dog. - If at our indoor pool, bring a towel and water bowl for your dog.
- Proof of your dog’s up to date rabies vaccination is required.
- If, after your dog’s session in the pool, you would like to rinse them with a warm, fresh water bath, Wagging Tails offers DIY Dog Wash services.
- Also offered is a warm, DIY blow dry.
During our summer months at our outdoor pool, we often have large tents erected on site for shade. However, if there are high winds or inclement weather, they may not be up. Bring with you whatever you would bring for a day at the beach. This will aid in protecting and your dog. from heat and sun exposure.
During our winter months our indoor pool area provides coat hooks, seating, warm beverages and plenty of room for observing your dog’s try it session.
Policies
Non-refundable. Rain or shine. Wagging Tails reserves the right to postpone and reschedule an event based on unsafe road or weather conditions.
Please be advised that if you arrive and your dog cannot swim or won’t go into the pool on their own, they will need to be scheduled for a Swim Lesson at a later date. Your Try It fee will not be refunded. Although time will be spent at attempting them to get into the pool, the Try It Session is NOT for this purpose. So, before your dog attends a Try It Session, it is best that you are sure they will get into a pool/swim. If you are unsure, we suggest you schedule a Swim Lesson prior to a Try It Session.
Please be advised that it may take your dog more than one session to jump from the top dock into the pool.
- Please pick up after your pet. Pet waste removal stations are located throughout the property.
- Please dispose of any trash in receptacles. We ask that you keep the property as clean as you found it.
- No smoking or vaping is allowed on Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw property.
- No dogs in heat allowed on the property.
- Dogs under 6 months of age are able to take swim lessons, and participate in Try It Sessions, but are unable to compete in events.
- No e-collars or prong collars are allowed on dogs while in the pool area.
- No retractable leashes.
- No people are allowed in the pool or on the ramp. Dogs only!
- All dogs must be registered at the front desk.
- A pool use contract and liability waiver must be signed prior to entering pool area.
- Owner must provide proof of rabies.
Payment is due for all services at time of reservation. - Outdoor events and classes are rain or shine. They are non refundable. Indoor events may be cancelled or postponed if there is inclement weather. All cancellations due to snowstorms, hurricanes, etc are at the discretion of the facility owner. If in the event of inclement weather, the owner cancels the event, client will be issued a credit on account for future use. If client cancels or is a no show, there is no refund.
Our Pet Resort Services
Dog Daycare
A tail-wagging grrreat time at Wagging Tails Dog Daycare!
Daycare is offered 7 days a week from 6:30 AM to 7 PM
Pet Boarding
Our guests enjoy fun-filled daycare days and relaxing nights with their human and canine friends.
Pet Grooming
Pamper your pet with a visit to our full-service Pet Spaw. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins welcomed!
Dog Training
Our certified, nationally-recognized trainers get results. We work with you and your pet to build a happy relationship!
Dock Diving
Wagging Tails Pet Resorts in Connecticut offers exciting dock diving services for dogs who love to make a splash!
Indoor Dog Park
Centrally located, pets and their people come from all over CT, MA, NY, and RI to enjoy this sanitary, supervised, and climate-controlled environment.
Not currently available - check back in the fall
Transpawtation
A reliable and convenient pickup and drop-off services for your dog in our secure pet transport vehicle.
Puppy Nursery School
Puppy daycare services.
Birthday Pawties
Celebrate your dog’s Birthday or Gotcha Day at Wagging Tails!
Our Pet Resort Locations
Take advantage of our award-winning pet care at one of our two locations in Connecticut.
(860) 621-7387 (PETS)
280 Hartford Ave
Newington, CT 06111
Monday-Sunday: 6:30am to 7pm
Early pick up & late drop off available upon request. Please note that hours are subject to change without notice.
(860) 621-7387 (PETS)
802 Boundline Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
Monday-Sunday: 6:30am to 7pm
Early pick up & late drop off available upon request. Please note that hours are subject to change without notice.
