Ultimate Air Dogs at Traverse City

Ultimate Air Dogs
at Traverse City's National Cherry Festival in Michigan, Jul 2007
To find out what the competition is all about, visit http://www.ultimateairdogs.net/ which is run by MaraLee Richardson and Sara Chisnell-Voigt.

The dogs are jumping into a small swimming pool from a platform like a boat dock. They are chasing a toy either thrown by their owner or hanging from a frame that is adjustable in height. They are having so much fun it is completely infectious and I, who have never been particularly fond of dogs have found my attitude to them quite changed after watching this amazing display of eagerness and courage and strength.

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