The above event times and event types are approximate. Wagging Tails reserves the right to add, delete, change or alter times and event times for this Fun Jump, as we deem appropriate based on attendance levels. Thank you for your understanding.
About the host:
Since 2018, Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw has hosted many fun dock diving events at our 45' saltwater, outdoor pooch pool in Wolcott CT. We wanted pets to enjoy the sport of dock diving and the opportunity to swim year round, so as of October 2023, we opened Wagging Tails' INDOOR, heated, 40' pool and 40' dock at our second Connecticut facility, located in West Hartford!
Wagging Tails is a woman owned, first responder, family run business. The addition of our first dock diving pool, outdoors, to Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw in Wolcott CT, was created in 2018, from an idea by Wagging Tails owner's 9 year old daughter, Natalie - we invite you to read the article about Wagging Tails & Natalie's idea in Pets+ magazine here. Natalie is now 16 years old, and as we like to say, the future Top Dog of dock diving. She is a dock diving Youth Handler, with her Labradors, Harley, Ella, Teddy, Lily, and German Shepherd, Blaze. Natalie is also a Canine Swim Instructor and Dock Diving Try It Trainer at Wagging Tails. She now attends Wamogo High School Agriscience Program. Working with pets is her passion and her experience working with them at the Wagging Tails pools aids in her Agriscience career goals.
Natalie's mom, and Wagging Tails' owner, Krista, has been a certified dock diving judge, trainer, coach, swim instructor, and competitor, for over 6 years and 1000s of jumps.
Our entire family, and animal adoring pet care staff, welcome you and your dogs, into our home, away from home, for fun, family friendly events!
The Pooch Pool at Wagging Tails offers Swim Lessons, Try It Sessions, Pool Rentals, Dock Diving Coaching & Training, Dock Diving Leagues and Fun Jumps!
All breed, healthy dogs, ages 6 months and older, that are jumping off a dock, OR RAMP, are welcome to participate. Any team, wishing to jump, from any dock diving affiliation, is welcome here. Whether your dog jumps 1' or 31', we want you to know that you are invited to, and welcome to come to a non-intimidating, warm, family friendly environment. Pets are part of the family. And what better way than to spend time with your family indoors, by a heated pool, participating in an activity that your dog loves!
What to expect at Wagging Tails' "Santa Splash" Fun Jump!
Swimming, dock jumping, food, beverages, craft and photo booth are all included in your Fun Jump fee!
All breeds are welcome.
We plan to have a friendly, fun competition in a non-intimidating, all welcoming environment! In addition to swimming and jumping, we'll serve beverages and snacks. A complimentary hot cocoa bar with all the sweet fixin's, plus, coffee, and tea is always available poolside. If you would like to contribute and bring a snack, dessert, or a potluck dish, you are more than welcome to. However, there is no fee for food and beverages.
The big guy in red, Santa Claus himself, will be flying in for photos with your dog! He may even throw a bumper for a jolly jump or two! Won't that be a sight!? Santa on the dock!! We've also heard that the grouchy guy in green, The Grinch, himself may stop by for a visit. Bring your cameras and get ready to take some great Howliday pics of your pet! If you're like many pet pawrents who send out holiday cards of your canine companions, you'll get your Christmas card photos done this weekend, when Santa and the Grinch are here. Has your dog been naughty or nice? Either way, while he's here, we're pretty sure that Santa will deliver a special treat for your dog too.
Wear your Ugly Holiday Sweater for our festive contest! Get creative and strut your sweater on the dock. Dogs are welcome to participate too! Prizes for the ugliest and most creative sweaters.
Other Santa Splash activities planned... Raffle tickets and prizes. If you have a raffle prize to donate, we welcome your generosity! Feel free to contact us so we can add it to the list. Your pooch can make a free, fun, Howliday craft ornament for your Christmas tree. And we'll have almost too cute to eat, all natural, locally made, decorated Christmas cookies for your pooch to take home and enjoy. In addition, you can check some of your Holiday shopping off your list, with our lobby retail section. Plus, we have several floating and non-floating toys and bumpers to choose from. So...in addition to flying fur, and tail wagging wet dogs, expect Santa, the Grinch, Ugly Sweater Contest, raffle prizes, special pics, Christmas music, plenty of food, crafting, Holiday cheer and FUN!
THIS IS A FUN JUMP! We will operate with a round robin type event, with each team having time for several turns and several non judged jumps off the dock. During one "heat" we will judge jump lengths. Prizes will be awarded based on that heat.
If your dog jumps off the ramp, but is not yet jumping off the dock, they are welcome! Dogs that swim are welcome! If you are not sure if your dog can swim, please schedule a Swim Lesson with our trainer prior to the event. We will be unable to have swim lessons during this event. If your dog is not yet jumping off the dock, but can jump off the ramp, they are absolutely welcome to attend this event! When dogs see other dogs jump off the dock it often entices non jumping dogs to start jumping! However, please note that we will be unable to dedicate a long period of time working with your dog to get them jumping at this event. If you prefer one on one sessions to get your dog dock jumping, please contact us to schedule a Try It Session. If your dog has already attended Try It Sessions and jumps off the dock or the ramp - please come! This is a FUN, non intimidating, welcoming event for all!
FACILITY INFORMATION:
*Important info* Please note- because this is an INDOOR facility, there IS a ceiling. Some dogs are conditioned to jump high in outdoor facilities. As this facility is indoor and has a ceiling, if you have a jump height concern, we highly recommend you first come to rent the pool facility to see if you would like to participate in competition or league events. If your dog jumps very high and you have concerns, then rent the pool first. If your dog jumps very high and very vertical, and you have concerns, please do not sign up for events and wait until the warmer season to use the outdoor pool at Wagging Tails' Wolcott CT facility. OR be prepared to learn to throw differently for maximum indoor results, and for safety. We offer coaching and training to achieve these results. We do not offer this training during fun jumps, competitions or League Nights. Please contact us to schedule a pool rental or coaching/training session. Your sign up event registration form is confirmation that you have read and understand this and the following information. No refunds.
*Also note* be advised that Indoor Dock Diving is different than an outdoor environment. If you have been to an indoor Nationals Competition, then you are aware of the difference. If not, then this information is to aid you and your dog in having the best experience possible. In addition to the ceiling, the environment inside with barking dogs, a microphone and sound system, can create an echo. We know that the sight of the pool can excite dogs and cause them to bark. We ask that you keep your dog’s barking to as much of a minimum, as you can. If you have sound/barking concerns, we recommend that you bring a travel crate for your dog and ear plugs. As this facility is also a pet resort, if we have availability, we do offer private rooms, crates, kennels and space to comfortably confine your dog in a quieter area, in between dock time. Just ask! If you prefer to work out of your car, we understand.
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DOG'S HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:
Up to date rabies vaccinations, or veterinarian waiver, are required for any dog entering our facility. Dogs in heat are not allowed. We also recommend that you do not feed your dog for 2 hours prior to using the pool. Please do not bring treats, or give your dog treats, during pool events or while using the pool. Bring your dog’s favorite floating toy. If you don’t have one or forget, we have several types for sale in our pet resort lobby. We provide towels, but we do recommend bringing a towel/robe for your dog to exit the facility in the colder months. We do have blow dryers available in our adjacent Spaw for you to dry off your dog. They are on a first come, first serve basis.
If you have any questions or concerns please ask. (860) 621-7387 (Pets)
Your dog’s safety and happiness is of the utmost importance to us. We have worked hard to provide an indoor dock diving facility to enjoy throughout the cold weather months in the Northeast. It is important to realize that any indoor dock diving experience is different than outdoor participation. All of the above information is provided so that you have full knowledge of our facility, and so that you and your dog can have the best experience and enjoy your indoor dock diving time.
EVENT TIMES:
The event times are approximate and fluctuate based on the attendance. The dock will open at 10:30AM. Wagging Tails reserves the right to remove an event, or to consolidate events, based on attendance numbers. Teams will be contacted with updates. We try to stay as close as we can to the schedule, but there are several factors that might affect it. (If we have more dogs than expected we might run a little tight. On the other hand, if there are less dogs than normal, we might speed things up.) So please use this schedule as a guideline, and ALWAYS check in with the event secretary, judge or host, if you are going to leave the pool area. All payments are non-refundable.
MORE INFORMATION.....we know this may seem like alot of information, but we want you to be fully informed! Please read on...
SPECTATORS are always welcome and spectator entry is FREE! If you choose to bring dogs with you that are not competing, please note that rabies vaccinations, or a veterinarian waiver are required for any dog entering our facility. Leashes must be 6' or shorter.
YOUTH HANDLERS
Children ages 7 to 16 years old, are encouraged and are welcome! All handlers must be registered to go up on the dock. Children under the age of 7 are not allowed on the dock, but are welcome to spectate.
CONFIRMATIONS
Please print your confirmation and bring it with you. Please note that there will be Liability Waivers to be signed on site prior to the event. All attendees must sign waivers in order to participate. All teams will receive, and must wear, a paper event bracelet while on the dock. This verifies that you have been registered. All payments are non-refundable.
EVENT LOCATION
Here is a link to Google Maps to show you where our facility is located at Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw 635 New Park Ave West Hartford CT. Plenty of parking is located around the building. Please enter through the pet resort lobby and check in at the front desk. After check in you will be shown where there is a side entry door for ease of entry with crates, supplies and dogs.
LOCAL PET FRIENDLY HOTEL INFORMATION:
Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw West Hartford is located in central Connecticut. Very close to our state's capital, Hartford CT. There are MANY pet friendly accommodations around our facility. We suggest you visit Hotels.com and enter Hartford, West Hartford, East Hartford, Farmington, New Britain or Newington CT for the closest area hotels.
REGISTRATION: If you are having any difficulty with preregistering, please contact us at info@waggingtails.com or call (860) 621-7387 (PETS)
Please complete the required information on this form and submit payment. Payment in full is required prior to attendance. We accept all major credit cards and Paypal payments. We do not accept checks.
We encourage you to preregister today, because space registration is first come, first serve.
CANINE & HUMANE BATHROOM FACILITIES:
Adjacent to the pool area is a fenced in, outdoor, turfed, playyard for your dog’s pleasure. In the Fall and early Spring, if the outdoor temperature is warm enough, competitors are welcome to setup tents in this area. However, we will primarily work from inside. If requested, during events, the door can open to access the yard for canine potty breaks. Although the facility and pool is heated, we recommend bringing/wearing layers for when/if the overhead playyard door opens to the outdoors for potty access. For indoor canine potty accidents we provide a cleanup station with bags, towels and sanitizing solution. We ask that you pick up after your dog, anywhere your dog goes to the bathroom. For human bathrooms, we have 2 indoor and on site.
WEATHER/EVENT POLICIES/CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS
If in the event that Mother Nature brings us a severe hurricane, or nor'easter, where state roads are deemed unsafe, Wagging Tails' reserves the right to postpone the events. Event times may be postponed to later in the day when roads are cleared, or the entire event may also be postponed to a different set of dates. Please note that all payments are non refundable. If the event dates are changed due to weather or illness, and you are unable to attend a future date, your payment will be placed as a credit on account for future events or pool use, at either of our 2 locations.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO THE EVENT?
Bring a healthy dog, a wagging tail, a smile and get ready to have fun! Bring your dog's up to date rabies vaccination information and your printed registration confirmation. Dogs must wear a collar and leash. Please no leashes longer than 6 ft. Prong collars and ecollars are not permitted on the dock. The indoor facility has many benches. However, we suggest you pack an extra chair or 2 just in case, they are all taken. If you want to confine your dog indoors, and dont want to use our kennels or rooms, please bring a travel crate. We recommend this in the event that all of our existing rooms are being used. If indoor noise affects you, we suggest you bring ear plugs or ear phones. Our indoor facility has a fresh water fountain. We suggest you bring your dog's water bowl. If you forget, we do sell them in our lobby. We do provide towels. However, you may want bring your own dog towel, robe, or coat. Facility and pool is heated. Wear layers and closed toe, floor gripping shoes. You may get wet by splashes. so a change of clothes is recommended. We provide a hot beverage station with complimentary coffee, tea, and hot cocoa. If you would like to contribute food to our free lunch offering, feel free to bring something! We will have an event raffle. If you would like to donate an item to the event raffle, please contact us at 860 621-7387 (Pets) so we can include it in our raffle prize list!
AWARDS
This is a Fun Jump. Depending upon the event, Wagging Tails may issue awards ribbons, rosettes or trophies. If awards are distributed, then award photos are taken at a special dog podium setup.
AND FINALLY...
If, after reading all of the above information, you're not sure if your dog will jump and want to schedule a Try It Session, please contact us at (860) 621-7387 (Pets)
If, after reading all of the above information, you're not sure if your dog will jump too high and want to schedule a Pool Rental, please contact us.
The Pooch Pool at Wagging Tails is open 7 days a week, from 7am to 7pm. Try Its, Swim Lessons, Pool Rentals are all by appointment.
If, after reading all of the above you would like to attend this event, please complete the registration below. Payment is due at time of registration. Payments are non-refundable. Your registration and payment are confirmation that you have read, understand ALL of the above information and will follow the pool and facility rules.
We welcome you, your family and your four legged, furry family members to swim and dock dive at Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw! Stay tuned for indoor dock diving event dates coming up monthly December 2024 through April 2025. And don't forget - Wagging Tails Pet Resort & Spaw has an OUTDOOR dock diving facility open May through September in Wolcott CT. Year round dock diving fun for you and your dog!