The Dog Tank

07/29/2025

🌊🐾 New Class Alert: Paddle Pups! 🐾🌊
Want to bring your dog along on your paddleboarding adventures this fall? Join our Paddle Pups class Mondays at 7:15pm starting August 11th. Teach your dog how to ride confidently on a paddleboard using fun, positive training methods!

✅ Build confidence around boards
✅ Practice balance + calm behavior
✅ Learn safe mounting/dismounting
✅ Perfect for beginners—no experience needed!

We’ll help you turn your dog into the perfect paddling partner 🐶💙

📍 All breeds + sizes welcome
🛟 Life jackets required (we can help with recommendations or provide one)
🏄‍♀️ Paddleboard provided or bring your own!

Spots are limited—grab yours and hit the water with your pup this summer! 🌞🐶Follow this link here to register: https://loveofdogs.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2089

07/29/2025

🚨💦 New Class: HydroDash Foundations 💦🚨
Is your dog a dock diving pro ready for a new challenge? Our HydroDash Foundations class is here to get you prepped for the fast-paced, retrieve-focused world of NADD HydroDash—using the official NEW NADD bumper! 🧡🏁

📆Class starts September 11th at 5pm with Bitsey

In this class, you’ll learn:
✅ Official NADD HydroDash rules + scoring
✅ How to train for speed, precision, and drive
✅ Proper bumper placement + retrieve techniques
✅ Trial strategy and how to avoid common mistakes

This class is for experienced dock diving teams only:
📌 Must be confidently going off the dock and retrieving
📌 Must have been dock diving for 1+ year
📌 Dogs must be 2 years or older

Perfect for those looking to compete in AR/HD events or just add some excitement to their dock game! Get ready to race the clock and build your dog’s water speed and accuracy!

📍Limited spots available-- Follow our link to sign up!
https://loveofdogs.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=2091

07/07/2025

Who's headed to Iowa this week???

❗️**Volunteers Needed for the 2025 Klimb Classic!** ❗️

We still have a few volunteer spots open—come be part of the fun!

🔧 **Set-Up & Tear-Down Crew (Paid!)**
💰 $125 for helping
📅 Set-Up: Wednesday at 9am
📅 Tear-Down: Sunday at 3pm
(Only 4 paid spots—grab yours fast!)

🐾 **Event Volunteers**
Earn a **\$20 splash discount** for every shift you work!

📲 **Sign up now:** https://evite.me/NgNj8vrczJ

Let’s make this event amazing—see you there! 💦🐶

06/29/2025

NADD store is open

GOOD MORNING! The NADD Store is OPEN! 💥
Get ready to make a SPLASH with North America Diving Dogs-themed merchandise, including exclusive 2025 Regional Gear!

How to Order Your 2025 Regional Gear:

🧭 On the home page menu, click “Catalog”
📍 Then select your Region to shop exclusive Regional merch
⭐ Don’t forget to visit the official NADD Merch page for even more dock diving goodies!
🛒 Shop Now: https://thenaddstore.com

🚚 Shipping Schedule – PAY ATTENTION!
There are 3 shipping windows, so plan ahead to get your gear in time:

Window 1: Now – July 15 → Ships by August 1
Window 2: July 16 – August 9 → Ships by August 26
Window 3: August 10 – September 24 → Ships by October 10

06/18/2025

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06/05/2025

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06/05/2025

Spend some time with your dog this summer!!!!

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02/26/2025

The Dog Tank is trying something new. We are offering a 1 night option to get together with friends and have fun with your pup!

Plenty of onsite spots still available for Distance splashes and AR.

Here are the event details.

Details about this event

02/21/2025

🐾 **NEW CLASS ALERT! 🐾**
**Flyball Fundamentals: Unleash the Fun with Your Dog!**

Ready to take your dog’s energy and enthusiasm to the next level? 🏃‍♂️💨 We’re excited to announce the launch of our **Flyball Fundamentals** class at For the Love of Dogs! This high-energy, action-packed class is designed to introduce you and your dog to the thrilling sport of **Flyball** right here in **Minnesota**. Whether your pup is a high-energy athlete or just loves a good game of fetch, this class is the perfect way to build confidence, focus, and strengthen your bond—all while having a blast! 🎾🐕

What you'll learn in this class:
✅ Understanding the rules of the game
✅ Building unstoppable tennis ball drive
✅ Mastering commitment to a left or right boomerang on the flat
✅ Boosting focus with matwork and jump commitment
✅ The key to flyball success: mastering the swimmer’s turn on the wallboard

Your dog will be guided by **the Atomic Dogs Flyball Club** with positive reinforcement and fun exercises every step of the way!

**Class Requirements:**
- Dogs 1 year of age or older 🐕
- Completion of an obedience class ✅
- Dogs must have good recall (coming when called) 🐾
- Comfortable with handling from strangers 🙌
- Moderate interest in tennis balls 🎾
- Ability to be around high-drive dogs

Ready to get started? Sign up now and get ready for some fun, fast-paced training with your best friend!
📝 **Class registration**
https://loveofdogs.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx/

Let’s make every fetch an adventure! 🚀🐶

02/01/2025

🐾 **Winter Blues? Let Your Pup Play!** ❄️

As winter stretches on, your pup is getting *bored*—but we’ve got the perfect solution! 🐶

At **For the Love of Dogs** and **The Dog Tank**, we have a **Dock Diving Pool** and **Barn Hunt Ring** that will keep your dog active and entertained! Whether it’s splash time in the pool or hunting time in the barn ring, it’s the best way to burn off that extra energy.

✨ **Why Book Time with Us?**
✔️ Dock Diving Pool – Jump, swim, and have a blast!
✔️ Barn Hunt Ring – Let your dog use their instincts and have fun sniffing!
✔️ Warm & Safe Environment – Fun no matter the weather!

💥 **Hurry, Book Your Pup's Time Today** 💥
Don't let your pup get stir-crazy this winter. Space is limited, so reserve your time now! 🐕💨

📅 **Book Here:** https://dockdivingandbarnhuntscheduling.as.me/

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