DockDogs Unleashed is the premiere canine performance sport on television and Outdoor Channel has all the action covered. Each show features one of three unique and high flying competitions:
Extreme Vertical – A dramatic high jump competition.
Speed Retrieve – A blistering race against the clock.
Big Air - A spectacular long jump contest.
One of the fastest growing sports in the United States, DockDogs puts on over 100 events a year worldwide and the best thing about it… anyone can participate. All levels of experience are invited to come out and join in the fun. All it takes is a willing dog and a fetch toy. It’s a great way to get outside and spend time with your dog… and who knows? The next world champion may just be sitting at your feet.
So whether you just enjoy watching… or are ready to make that splash… DockDogs Unleashed on Outdoor Channel is the perfect family destination.
Host Info:
Brandi Williams - Host
The host of Outdoor Channel’s DockDogs Unleashed knows exactly how strong a bond can be with your dog… times four. Brandi spends all her free time playing with her four dogs or volunteering at local animal shelters. Since dogs are her passion, she is thrilled to bring her on camera talents to the Outdoor Channel. An experienced TV personality, this former Arizona Cardinal cheerleader also hosts a weekly news segment in Los Angeles that encourages viewers to rescue pets from local animal shelters.
Tom Dropik – Expert Analyst
Outdoor Channel is excited to have one of the true innovators of performance dog sports on the DockDogs team. A proven winner in the sport, Tom brings with him instant recognition in the DockDogs community. Still an active trainer and handler, Tom’s inside perspective on the action is sure to enlighten viewers on the little things that result in big jumps.
DockDogs Unleashed – Show descriptions
Show 1 – Speed Retrieve Finals - Great Northwest Championships
The season kicks off in Puyallup, Washington with Speed Retrieve, a brand new competition with DockDogs. Four labs, Cheyenne, Honker, Heidi and Bridger, face off in a head to head race where the dogs run, jump and swim 58 feet to stop the clock.
Show 2 - Big Air - Great Northwest Championships
To succeed in Big Air you need distance… but desire is what separates a dog from the pack. Tula, Heidi, Honker and Bridger have made the final four, now it’s time to see which lab wants it most. It’s the Big Air finals from Puyallup Washington.
Show 3 - Extreme Vertical - Music City Championships
The stars are shining in Nashville, Tennessee. Four stars to be exact. Three labs, Kita, Pepper and Nestle, along with a Belgian malinois, Ares are all that remain in this hunt for the Extreme Vertical championship.
Show 4 - Speed Retrieve - Music City Championships
Four dogs have survived the heat at the Speed Retrieve Finals. And things will only get hotter as they get set to race for the title. Wylie, the world record holder looks to outpace Jazzy, Cheyenne and Nestle when the labs meet up in Nashville, Tennessee.
Show 5 - Big Air - Music City Championships
The temperature has been turned up in Nashville as four dogs look to take the Big Air title. Quasi has owned the dock… showing up with huge jumps all week. But don’t count out Bo, Wylie or Major, these are seasoned jumpers who know that anything can happen in Big Air… all it takes is a leap of faith.
Show 6 - Extreme Vertical - America's RiverFest Championships
It’s an underdog story from Dubuque, Iowa. Sarge and Savannah Jane are proven competitors in Extreme Vertical. Unlike Remi and Tractor, these unknown scrapers have shocked the field and secured a spot in the final four. A championship hangs on the line… the question is who will bring it down?
Show 7 - Speed Retrieve - America's RiverFest Championships
In a race against the clock one thing is a certainty; the top time goes to the top dog. In the sport of Speed Retrieve Wylie is that top dog. He has the world record to prove it. But you better make time for Jordan; she has made a splash and earned the top ranked status. And Bogey and Snickers know that records and status are all well and good but when that light turns green… time stops for no dog.
Show 8 - Big Air - America's RiverFest Championships
They say every dog has its day, well Major, Sarge, Roscoe and Jasper will look to make this day at the America’s RiverFest in Dubuque, Iowa one to remember. It’s the final Championship of the season and four dogs are looking to jump big and win the title with flying colors.
SportMutt info:
Check out SportMutt, the official DockDogs training program.
Dog performance sports are a growing industry and the demand for training and education is growing right along with it. In fact in order for these sports to continue to grow training and education must exist as the basis. SportMutt is dedicated to improving performance through education while promoting sportsmanship.
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