Jettydogs

Jettydogs is the name of a great new sport that your dog can participate in. It involves the owner throwing a toy and the dog running at full pelt down a non-slip jetty or dock and jumping as far as it can into a huge portable pool to catch it. For many dogs this is great fun!

The dog who jumps the furthest wins, although all the dogs and spectators have a great time. It’s really enjoyable watching the dogs splashing around, and sometimes it can be entertaining if a dog decides it won’t actually jump! (Encouragement and treats are fine, forcing the dog is definitely not allowed.)

The sport originated in the US (where it is known as “dockdogs”) when workers on the docks used to bet with each other over how far their dogs could jump. It was formalised as a sport in 2002 and has been incredibly popular with dogs, owners and spectators.

If your dog enjoys getting wet why not give it a try? Any breed can take part and all you need is a toy to throw for your dog.

Dry coats

For dogs who do enjoy getting wet there can be a problem with drying them off or them getting cold. A new product, the Trover Bone Dry coat, is a specially designed drying cover that allows hands free drying & stops the dog getting chilled.

Kathryn, our head nurse, says: “Having tried Wicca out in her Trover after she has been swimming, I can recommend this type of coat. It would be ideal for use after hydrotherapy and for that wet dog in the back of the car.”