I love to watch the animation in the small hunting breeds while they are working.Good luck Dave and Pritch in the wood duck swamp this weekend.

i too am guilty of getting sucked into those dock dogs shows on ESPN. i'm tempted to enter my pup next time there's a local competition, but we'll probably remain spectators. i'm too afraid it will sabotage her discipline in the field.

I love it when the little terriers do the dock dog challenges! those little legs make them look like a flying squirrel!

The one thing none of us can teach drive.

Kelmitch-- You're absolutely right. Thank goodness most of them come with "drive." Gotta love it. -D

My dogs will catch some air but it's not a big thing for me. I had one get hurt once and that kinda cooled me on it. I NEVER let them get air catching a frisbee. Seen too many dogs torn up that way. I'll throw it for them but keep it low or let it bounce off the ground before they catch it. Pearl is so aggressive that I have almost stopped throwing the ball for her in the yard. I worry about her tearing a tendon. Water retrieves are safe in that regard. She always takes stock just before tackling a bird on the ground but not so with the ball or dummy. Just piles into it, often overrunning and trying frantically to correct. Frankly, I'm more comfortable with the dog who is reserved and thinks before and while retrieving. Much better to have them keep track of the bird themselves rather than have to guide them with blind retrieve.

Thet's MY-T-GOOD Air! Good Dawg, Pritch.