Sacramento, CA [Archive] - Splash Dogs Message Board

Chase

12-12-2007, 09:59 AM

Don't be nervous. You will have a great time and no one will judge you if your dog refuses to jump or acts up, because it has happened to all of us at one time or another. Just go there and tell them you have never jumped before and need some advice.

But DO NOT be nervous, because if you are nervous, your dog will SENSE that you are nervous and then he will not trust you and he will be afraid to jump. It all has to do with your dog trusting you and feeling comfortable on the dock. Basically you are asking your dog to run full speed and fly off into the sky and into the unknown below. That takes a lot of trust in YOU that you would never let him do anything that would hurt him. If he senses that you are nervous, then he will be nervous also.

You will do great. Just relax, play and have fun. You will meet some very nice people and have a great bonding experience with your dog.

Brooke & Chase

Emmie1020

12-12-2007, 10:35 AM

Don't be nervous. You will have a great time and no one will judge you if your dog refuses to jump or acts up, because it has happened to all of us at one time or another. Just go there and tell them you have never jumped before and need some advice.

You will do great. Just relax, play and have fun. You will meet some very nice people and have a great bonding experience with your dog.

Brooke & Chase

Thank You For the ADVICE... We have Practiced Jumped Here in Reno Many Times.. I Tend to become Nervous infront of People.. lol. I have no Worries about Charity Really But I see what you are saying about being relaxed.. Kinda when i ride my horses, if i am tense they sense it right away.. lol..
Will I we see you there??

Chase

12-13-2007, 11:50 AM

Probably not, because we live in Southern California and I think that the Chula Vista Pool Dog Days Swim Party in San Diego is that weekend. But, I will let you know if things change. You will have a blast. It is so much fun. Enjoy!

Brooke & Chase

renegade

12-13-2007, 02:33 PM

I'll be there working - not sure if I'll have any dogs with me or not...

Stop by and say hi at the registration desk.

Emmie1020

12-13-2007, 02:40 PM

Not Knowing anyone Personally Makes It a bit Nervrecking But it will all hopefully go great... :) Sounds Good Guys! Thanks...

ssejrnv

12-13-2007, 04:49 PM

Hi there,
Not sure if other members of H3D are planning on making the trip down but I have it tentatively on my schedule. Number of club members who make the trip, will probably depend on the weather over the mountain for the drive down. Please come over and say hi and I will be happy to help out anyway I can. The nice thing about the winter events is there don't tend to be a ton of people so you usually can get in a fair amount of practice. Please note though, jumping at the Marina is very different from the setup of the dock and pool so please be prepared to be patient with your dog. If you let the wranglers at pool side know this is your first event they will help you or simple ask any of the competitors that have dogs that jump and most people will help you out anyway they can.
JJ and crew

Emmie1020

12-13-2007, 06:18 PM

BOcephus

12-14-2007, 01:45 PM

Will there be any Vertical jumping in Sacrotomatoe??
Didn't see any waves on the registration.

renegade

12-14-2007, 01:52 PM

If we have 3 or more dogs who want to do sv we could add it to the schedule. As of right now, we don't have anyone that I'm aware of coming who does sv.

Please post or email info@splashdogs.com if you are interested in competing in sv at sacramento.

PJ Meyer

12-14-2007, 09:40 PM

Pete and Chief will be in the house! San Mateo too! Can't wait!! We hope some more west coast events pop up. Chief has been fetching lots of dead honkers that weigh well over twenty pounds so he is in excellent shape! Merry Xmas everyone Pete, Lorry, Chief, Reagan , Buford, Shauna, Digger, Trapper,and the newest addition to the family twelve week old Stella. Happy New Year

Team Chloe

12-15-2007, 10:20 AM

What is the starting height going to be on SV this year. I noticed on the 2007 rankings that there were heights below 5 feet. I know many pups last year...including Chloe, couldn't quite make 5 feet. Might get more participating if the starting height is lowered a bit?

Thanks Wendy...

Dave

renegade

12-15-2007, 08:27 PM

If we have 3 or 4 dogs interested in paying the wave fee, and it's a small enough event that we don't risk running late on other scheduled waves, then we're more than willing to start at a height like 4'6".

If you guys want SV at sacramento and plan on entering, please email me at: info@splashdogs.com and we'll do our best to work it in.

Thanks!

theotherbowen

12-17-2007, 01:26 PM

Hi All - Merry Christmas !!

Emmie1020
We're from Reno, member of H3D, and will be at Sacramento. If the weather is bad, we usually use HWY 70 thru Chico/Oroville to Sac. Alittle longer, but not as bad as going over I80. We'll be there on Friday thru Sunday. I'll make myself known. So don't be nervous, it's a blast for the humans and the dogs. I'll be the red head w/the matching Chessie.

Emmie1020

12-17-2007, 06:25 PM

YAY, Someone from Reno.... Well I tell you I am less Nervous now. I know Charity will do good and nothing really distracts her. As long as she see that Toy she will be good.. LOL...
Thanks for letting me know you will be there, I will look for you!:)

Emmie1020

12-18-2007, 05:47 PM

Wont be able to make Sacramentos Competition... I am sooo Sad..

BOcephus

12-20-2007, 08:58 AM

Okay California it is looking pretty good!!
I asked Momma if she would like a trip to Sacoftomatoes to visit her Daughter,Nieces and nephew for her X-mas gift.(of course she stated not to get any present for her). I'll let her know that a bunch of Black puppies will be tagging along at a later date :}

Sandra,
maybe my niece Emily will be able to get BOcephus in the water :}

BOcephus

12-20-2007, 09:00 AM

Hey Brian,
You gonna be able to make it?

Sardo

12-20-2007, 09:25 AM

Who me?????

ssejrnv

12-20-2007, 04:59 PM

Anyone from down south making the trip up?

BOcephus

12-21-2007, 08:54 AM

Yesss YYoouuu
Bo was wondering if he was gonna be able to share some new stories with Maximus .

PrinceAndyFlores

01-15-2008, 08:27 PM

Can't wait for Saturday!!! Andy is ready to soar again!!!

Emmie1020

01-16-2008, 07:11 AM

Charitys Ready Too! Been Working on the Sit and stay.. We've Been Slacking a bit.. lol.. See you Guys there.. :D

Sassy Girl

01-16-2008, 09:50 AM

I'll be there on Saturday! Still working on who will be joining us. Vandal and Ally may take to the dock together for their first time- but we'll see, you know those teenagers, always something different from the day before, lol

Gunn may be coming out to do some more practice jumps as he did in San Mateo.

Emmie - don't be nervous, the Splash Dog family will be there to support you completely!

Buck Diesel

01-16-2008, 10:57 AM

Buck & I will be there Saturday for the 1 & 3pm waves and have decided to Motel 6 it that night so we can jump Sunday. You never know, Buck may decide to plop a little farther this time! I also bought myself some waterproof pants...I seem to get wetter than Buck does - of course that's because he dries himself off on me!

Looking forward to seeing you Emmie and all!

jvk4750

01-16-2008, 11:50 AM

Ace and I won't be there. Baby on the way and it's likely our last weekend to get the house ready. So I'll let someone else win this time around. Good luck everyone.

Josh and Ace

Emmie1020

01-16-2008, 12:49 PM

Thanks Guys.. I am all set for saturday. Got a new Pop Up Crate too :D

I Sighned Up for the Waves 11 am and 1pm on Saturday.... Ohhhh, and did i tell you How EXCITED I am... (Silly Me):p

ssejrnv

01-16-2008, 02:02 PM

Emmie,
We will see you there. Remember to show Charity the ramp a few times BEFORE going up on the dock. Seen it too many times where the dogs don't know how to get out and end up scaring themselves. Also, remember not to use the whole dock before your dog is ready. Again, we see this all the time with new comers; they sit there dog way at the back and then dog comes running down and slides to a stop at the end of the dock. Much better to build confidence by starting close and moving back slowly. The idea is to get your dog jumping with NO hesitation so start short and move back in small increments as long as Charity isn't hesitating at the end of the dock.
See everybody soon
JJ and crew

Emmie1020

01-16-2008, 02:11 PM

Emmie, Remember to show Charity the ramp a few times BEFORE going up on the dock. Also, remember not to use the whole dock before your dog is ready. Again, we see this all the time with new comers; they sit there dog way at the back and then dog comes running down and slides to a stop at the end of the dock. The idea is to get your dog jumping with NO hesitation so start short and move back in small increments as long as Charity isn't hesitating at the end of the dock.
JJ and crew

Thank You so much for the Tips! :)

I thought maybe using the practice Jump time to show her the ramp... Knowing her though she will have no Hesitation but you never know, Right? :p
I was debating on How much of the ramp to use so thank you for Clearing that Up for me.

WoooooHooooo, Who's Ready??..:cool:

kireton

01-18-2008, 06:02 AM

My daughter Julie (age 14) and our 2 y.o. yellow lab Ginger will be jumping. We can't wait. We will be there for all 3 waves on Saturday.

Don't be nervous about it at all. It is so much fun and everyone is so helpful. What I like about it is the sense of community and family. Everybody cheers for everybody else.

Katiesmom

01-18-2008, 10:57 AM

I posted this in the H3D board but thought I might get more response from here to my questions.

This would only be our second competition, our first being the NV State Fair, and we were thinking of going possibly just Sunday, but I had a few questions I was hoping someone could answer.

1. Is it OK to jump them in 50 degree weather? Katie (my golden retriever) just turned a year and never really grew a winter coat so we have been pretty careful about not letting her get to cold (sometimes she starts shivering if she is out to long) any suggestions on this? I know she would love to go but to me the most important thing is her and if I am endangering her by letting her get wet and cold... well I don't even want to think about how awful I would feel if she got sick, or am I just being a worry wort and she is a strong dog and will be just fine?

2. Are they doing vertical jump at this competition? I didn't see it on the list with any of the waves. We really want to try it as Katie's favorite trick is to run at our glass sliding door (you should see the mud on that thing) she has gotten so good at it her nose goes above the top door jam. I think that is high but really don't know so would like to try it. (and vertical jump has got to be safer/better for her then face planting into our door, and yes we have try to deter her from it but she only does it when we aren't by the door)

3. Anyone know about driving over the mountain problems (live in Reno)? I heard there is a big storm coming this weekend, we have an SUV but no snow tires or chains so want to make sure we are prepared for the worst. But would rather no have that expense if possible.

Any help/suggestions to the above questions would be great, obviously the sooner the better so we can make plans to go if we can.

Emmie1020

01-19-2008, 07:01 PM

I wanna say thank you to Everyone In Sacramento this Weekend. I had a great time and Cant wait for The Next Event! Everyones help was Greatly Appreciated! :D

I wanna say Congrats to My Girl Who Finally got a A PB of 13.6 on her first jump. I wanna think that is Pretty good for our first competiton.. :p

I took lots of Pictures as well and I am sorry to say I am not sure who Everyone is so I will Post the ones i got and if you see you and or your dog let me know and I can Email you the Pictures.. Just Let Me know:cool:

Team Chloe

01-19-2008, 07:26 PM

Emmie...you back tomorrow? We will be there tomorrow...

Emmie1020

01-19-2008, 07:54 PM

Dave and Erin,

Sorry I wont be there tomorrow. I have nobody to watch My Daughter and it would be to hard for me to deal with both Dog and Daughter. :(

I would Of Loved to go to go again.

Team Chloe

01-19-2008, 09:02 PM

we won't get a chance to meet you. Im sure we will see you in Reno if no where else...

SplishSplashCrash

01-20-2008, 08:52 AM

Emmie1020

01-20-2008, 09:58 AM

Here is All that I had and I put this together this Morning. I hope its Ok.. If you see something that is wrong or a picture you may want let me know I can Email it to you.....

Melinda and Charity

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j317/Emmie1020/th_3e8ad11b.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j317/Emmie1020/?action=view&current=3e8ad11b.pbr)

MickeyD'sMom

01-20-2008, 10:03 AM

That was great!!!!!

Emmie1020

01-20-2008, 10:45 AM

YAY CHARITY!!!!!

Oh man I wish I could have been there to see it. I bet you were soooo excited.

Congrats! :)

I was really A nervous Wreck on our first Jump Cause I was so late and i was the 4th person Up i think.. I couldnt get her to sit or stay long enough. I didn't use the Whole Dock (i should of backed her up more to get more speed ) cause i knew how she was going to act. BUT OVER ALL I AM SOOOOO PROUD OF HER!! Couldn't ask for more right now.

Emmie1020

01-20-2008, 05:05 PM

I was wondering if the Video I posted is working??:???:

kireton

01-20-2008, 07:55 PM

I was wondering if the Video I posted is working??:???:

We had a great time! Hope to see everyone in Auburn!

Ginger's mom - Julie's too

Team Chloe

01-20-2008, 08:42 PM

And the pups put their best face forward.....Not action shots...but loved the faces of our friends today!!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0126.jpg Big Lens Andy!!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0093.jpg Our Twin...Ms. Dega!!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0039.jpg Remi....ya big stud!!

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0046.jpg An Portrait of an American Princess...Glory!!

Part 1

Thanks for the great time this weekend!!!

Team Chloe

01-20-2008, 08:43 PM

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0085.jpg Matt, Gianna and Todd....plus the beautiful pups

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0021.jpg Pirate Booty .....aye...good stuff....

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0134.jpg Can we say kicked back.....

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0112.jpg Junior Handler in training!!

Thanks for the great weekend!!

Emmie1020

01-20-2008, 08:46 PM

Those are Great!

How did it go Today? How did Chloe do?

Team Chloe

01-20-2008, 08:48 PM

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r292/elkster23/splash%20sac/DSC_0048.jpg Ginger.....

I mean Erin's pup.....Sorry Sandra....

Team Chloe

01-20-2008, 08:51 PM

Chloe did fine today....Her handler didn't throw so well!! LOL It is a team sport.

Makena took first...over 22 feet
Hunter took second...21 feet +
Bolt took third....??
Chief took fourth...??
Tinka took fifth...??

Hunter, Bolt and Chief Qualify for Utah since Makena already had an invite...

Chloe....was 6th.....see Chloe likes to please me....She knows green is my favorite color.....so that is the ribbon she was trying for. We did have a chat tonight...and I explained that it is BLUE...BLUE that I like....She said sorry and will make it up to me later....!!

Great weekend with great friends as always!!!

Emmie1020

01-20-2008, 09:04 PM

Awwww, I am sure she Understands you now.

Well Great Job Everyone! Congrats to those who Qualified for Utah...:)

MickeyD'sMom

01-21-2008, 07:05 AM

Okay Dave now it's in writing....my new pup! Heck she wouldn't even let me hold her with Erin standing right there! That hurts!

Barbara Darrow

01-21-2008, 09:27 AM

Thanks for a good time on Sunday everyone. It's been a long time! Thanks to all the Shasta Splashers who were able to make it down, many of them for their first competition. We're real proud of you! Good to see Todd and Fran too, and that Ziggy thing.

And Reno told me the reason he stopped jumping during the finals was that he finally noticed that three-headed hungry shark swimming around in the bottom of the pool.

LOL

Congratulations to everyone going to Utah!

Barbara Darrow

Sassy Girl

01-21-2008, 09:30 AM

I love the video and of course the pics!

Dave - can we use some of those pics for the new BADD website? I have to go on record, I think Remington has the most gorgeous eyes!

Congrats to everyone. On the Kinley front, we had a blast, I got to hang a little more as Ally took my working spot in registration and I got to do what I love best, hang w/friends, jump dogs and coach from the sidelines! Thanks all - Friday and Saturday were great!

Congrats to all the winners, from Lap dog to Pro!

renegade

01-21-2008, 01:07 PM

Here's Gun and Ren posing at Sacramento - aren't they cute?

http://www.tellatail.com/rng.jpg

Team Chloe

01-21-2008, 01:16 PM

Urs...

I posted the pics and a couple more on the BADD site....can you pick them up from there for the website?

Dave

Team Chloe

01-21-2008, 01:51 PM

Wait...wait....

there is no difference from last year!!

Sacramento was our second event ever last year. We competed in the pro finals because there were only 4 dogs that qualified in the pro's and Tony invited whoever competed in the Senior finals to compete with the pro's. At the time, we were so excited cause Chloe got a personal best in the pro finals with a 17.03 and we finished in 6th place.....Got a green ribbon....and here again a year later.....we jump two feet farther....and we get a green ribbon for 6th place......

Not as many big jumpers this year.....but....we are so glad to see so many more jumpers!!!

Last year the largest wave was 26 people.....I bet the largest wave this year was close to if not larger than 40 people.....so great to see!!!

Dave

PS....congrats to Madison and Hunter....they repeated their 2007 Junior Handler Championship...with a 2008 Junior Handler Championship!!

Sassy Girl

01-21-2008, 02:33 PM

Here's Gun and Ren posing at Sacramento - aren't they cute?

http://www.tellatail.com/rng.jpg

they are soooooo handsome!!!!!

YES I'M FREAKING BIASED!!!!

Dave - yes, I think I can grab from the BADD site.

Emmie1020

01-21-2008, 03:04 PM

I was wondering about the Professional Photographer that was there taking Pictures. How can we see those pictures or do we get to?

PrinceAndyFlores

01-21-2008, 03:39 PM

Home Page of Splash Dogs at the bottom of page is a link to Maxx Dog Photos.

Emmie1020

01-21-2008, 03:42 PM

Thank you!!!:)

Ms. Talladega

01-27-2008, 08:29 AM

Dave Clausen....you will have your own pay back from me one day for that ridiculous shot of me & the "Bootie"...LOL my friend!

Great shots of Glory, Remi, The crew,....could one of you at least let me know my hat was crooked....If you did not know me, I look a little tipsy!

So much fun out there in Sacratomatoe....weather held up and we were almost all out there.

Thanks to all the new people that came to both the San Mateo & Sac. events...what a blast it was to see the progression of this sport.

Guess we Bay area locals all need to bombard the So. Cal group in Costa Mesa next...
Till then, everyone be good.
Gianna & Ms. TallaDega