four photos of Finn (couple of him jumping)

**Vela** · 03-22-2007, 03:33 PM

Those are some geat pictures. I love that last one, that is a great action shot, he's just blasting off! Good job Finn!

**finn's mom** · 03-23-2007, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by K9soul

Oh wow, he's so handsome. Your pictures are just better and better all the time Kari. I bet he and Raven would have a blast, they seem to have similar personalities.

Thank you, Jess! And, I think it would be great if one day we tested that theory!

Originally Posted by Vela

Those are some geat pictures. I love that last one, that is a great action shot, he's just blasting off! Good job Finn!

Thanks so much, he does just launch off the end of the dock, it's so much fun!

**pitc9** · 03-23-2007, 11:45 AM

Ohhh GREAT pictures!!!

I love the one with him in the water "Laughing"

You should be proud of yourself!! You've done agreat job teaching him!

**pessimisaurus** · 03-23-2007, 12:29 PM

soooo awesome!!! he is SO handsome! love all the shots!

Id love to dry dock dogs with Alki.. she'll do anything/go anywhere to retrieve a toy. actually I found a dog docks group locally with a pittie in it! do you have any tips/suggestions/resources on getting started in the sport? and how to train it?

**finn's mom** · 03-23-2007, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by pessimisaurus

soooo awesome!!! he is SO handsome! love all the shots!

Id love to dry dock dogs with Alki.. she'll do anything/go anywhere to retrieve a toy. actually I found a dog docks group locally with a pittie in it! do you have any tips/suggestions/resources on getting started in the sport? and how to train it?

Just go for it. I hadn't done any training with Finn before the first two events I entered him in. People enter all breeds. I saw a Rottweiller at the last event, he was gorgeous! I just went and got tips from the people there. With Finn, he's a natural at it, so most of the training has been on my throws!

I'm sorry I don't have much to offer, I've just not done much except practice. I have gotten tips like this, though...keep the toy just above where your dog is jumping, to get him to lift his head. And just out of reach, so they think they can get it. The best jumps I've seen are those where they just barely get it or actually catch the toy!

It's a blast, though, so I suggest just getting into it and seeing how Alki does!

**Logan** · 03-23-2007, 09:14 PM

Kari, the pictures are terrific, and I'm so proud of you and Finn! What a great dock dog team you two make!

**K9karen** · 03-23-2007, 11:02 PM

Originally Posted by Logan

Kari, the pictures are terrific, and I'm so proud of you and Finn! What a great dock dog team you two make!

Absolutely!!!!!!!!!! Great! Great! Great shots, Kari!! I always LOVED watching dock jumping events on TV and now I'm honored to say I know a real champ!!! Hugs and Kisses to Handsome, Happy, Fabulous Finn!!!

**Kfamr** · 03-24-2007, 01:54 PM

Such cool pictures. It's nice of them to allow people to practice there.

**k9krazee** · 03-24-2007, 02:26 PM

It's flying Finn!!

Awesome pictures, Kari!

**pessimisaurus** · 03-24-2007, 03:15 PM

Just go for it. I hadn't done any training with Finn before the first two events I entered him in. People enter all breeds. I saw a Rottweiller at the last event, he was gorgeous! I just went and got tips from the people there. With Finn, he's a natural at it, so most of the training has been on my throws! I'm sorry I don't have much to offer, I've just not done much except practice. I have gotten tips like this, though...keep the toy just above where your dog is jumping, to get him to lift his head. And just out of reach, so they think they can get it. The best jumps I've seen are those where they just barely get it or actually catch the toy! It's a blast, though, so I suggest just getting into it and seeing how Alki does!

really? wow! cool, Ill contact that local group and find out some more about it. think they are having a public meeting at marymoor dog park soon! thanks!

**finn's mom** · 03-25-2007, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by pessimisaurus

really? wow! cool, Ill contact that local group and find out some more about it. think they are having a public meeting at marymoor dog park soon! thanks!

Oh, yeah, go for it. Even if Alki isn't a long jumper, I'm sure you will have lots of fun trying!

And, you never know til you try!

thanks to everyone for all the cyber support for Team Finn!