Dock Jumping, along with other Dog performance sports, are growing and the demand for training and education are growing right along with them.
In fact, in order for these sports to continue to grow, training and education must exist as the basis. DockDogs Northern Stars is dedicated to improving performance through education
and by providing the best training while promoting sportsmanship. DockDogs Northern Stars will strive to build strong relationships with training facilities that meet these training and education demands. These facilities will be dog friendly where people can come with their dogs to relax, train, and enjoy time away from home where dogs are the number one priority.
When it comes to training our dogs for the different disciples of DockDogs, there is no one more qualified than Tom Dropik. He invented the DockDogs sport of Extreme Vertical and Tom
and his dog Remi are currently the world record holder in Speed Retrieve. It just so happens that Tom is a long time member of our club and he is always happy to provide tips and advice to new comers and veterans. We invite you to visit his website at SportMutt.com where you will find a wealth of information.
Here are a number of great articles written by Tom that you are welcome to read!
- Getting Started
- Take The SportMutt Quick Quiz
- Getting the Most Out of Speed RetrieveBack to the Basics
- Become a Conditioning Coach
- Understanding Physical ConditioningPeriodization for the Pup Part 1
- Big Air Obedience
- Dock Jumping 101
- With Height Comes Distance
- Prep for Game Day
- Understanding and Working “The Chase”
- A Toy Motivated SportMotivate the Distance
- Motivate the Height
- Nutrition and the Performance Dog
- Hunt, Field and Retriever vs. Dock Jumping Training
- Dock Work
- Overview
Proper training assures the dog will be the best jumper the dog can be. Whether the goal is to entertain friends or win Gold at the World Championships, proper training will assure the dog achieves that goal.
Have a question for Tom? You can e-mail Tom at info@sportmutt.com