Noosa Surf Dog Festival 2014 Dates Anounced
VetshopAustralia.com.au, the world-renowned on-line retailer of pet supplies, announced this week they would bring back the popular Surfing Dogs Spectacular for the third year running at the 2014 Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing.
An instant hit when it was introduced at the 2012 Noosa Festival, the Surfing Dogs Spectacular has become one of the festival’s most popular events, attracting thousands of non-surfers to Noosa’s Main Beach and being seen around the world on social media.
Festival director Phil Jarratt said he was thrilled that VetshopAustralia.com.au had come back on board with a bigger two-day program of events for dog lovers and surfers who love dogs.
“To be honest, when VetshopAustralia.com.au came to us with this idea, we didn’t know what to think. But it didn’t take us long to realise that the Surfing Dogs have an irresistible and universal appeal. Everyone loves to see dogs having fun on the beach, but our surfing dogs have delight written all over them every wave they catch.”
VetshopAustralia.com.au’s Director and head Veterinarian, Dr Mark Perissinotto, said the award-winning on-line retailer had found a great fit with the Noosa Festival, with coverage of the Surfing Dogs taking their brand around the world.
An instant hit when it was introduced at the 2012 Noosa Festival, the Surfing Dogs Spectacular has become one of the festival’s most popular events, attracting thousands of non-surfers to Noosa’s Main Beach and being seen around the world on social media.
Festival director Phil Jarratt said he was thrilled that VetshopAustralia.com.au had come back on board with a bigger two-day program of events for dog lovers and surfers who love dogs.
“To be honest, when VetshopAustralia.com.au came to us with this idea, we didn’t know what to think. But it didn’t take us long to realise that the Surfing Dogs have an irresistible and universal appeal. Everyone loves to see dogs having fun on the beach, but our surfing dogs have delight written all over them every wave they catch.”
VetshopAustralia.com.au’s Director and head Veterinarian, Dr Mark Perissinotto, said the award-winning on-line retailer had found a great fit with the Noosa Festival, with coverage of the Surfing Dogs taking their brand around the world.
VetshopAustralia.com.au’s Surfing Dog Spectacular will begin with two free public workshops on Saturday 8th March, both hosted by world champion waterman and dog trainer Chris De Aboitiz.
On Saturday morning at 9am at Noosa Spit, Chris will hold a beginners workshop, inviting the general public to bring their four legged companions along for a crash course in surfing, plus general tips on dog water safety and obedience. On Saturday afternoon at the PJ Burns Festival Village, Chris will hold a Master Class for intermediate surfing dogs and owners.
In the lead-up to the Festival’s traditional Hawaiian opening ceremony at sunset on Sunday 9th March, the VetshopAustralia.com.au Surfing Dog Spectacular will feature Chris and the best of Australia’s surfing dogs in an exhibition contest that is guaranteed to delight the capacity crowd.
In keeping with beach regulations, all participating dogs will be kept strictly in the control of their owners throughout the event and will be on leads when on the sand.
VetshopAustralia.com.au will also be offering online customers and festival-goers the chance to win a fantastic family prize package including a Quintrex 420 Busta runabout and stand up paddle board, valued at $10,000.
On Saturday morning at 9am at Noosa Spit, Chris will hold a beginners workshop, inviting the general public to bring their four legged companions along for a crash course in surfing, plus general tips on dog water safety and obedience. On Saturday afternoon at the PJ Burns Festival Village, Chris will hold a Master Class for intermediate surfing dogs and owners.
In the lead-up to the Festival’s traditional Hawaiian opening ceremony at sunset on Sunday 9th March, the VetshopAustralia.com.au Surfing Dog Spectacular will feature Chris and the best of Australia’s surfing dogs in an exhibition contest that is guaranteed to delight the capacity crowd.
In keeping with beach regulations, all participating dogs will be kept strictly in the control of their owners throughout the event and will be on leads when on the sand.
VetshopAustralia.com.au will also be offering online customers and festival-goers the chance to win a fantastic family prize package including a Quintrex 420 Busta runabout and stand up paddle board, valued at $10,000.
California Surfing Dog Huntington Beach Winners
California is USA's home of surfing dogs, with amazingly skilled surfing pooches showing their board skills recently, at the 5th annual Surf City Surf Dog competition, held in Huntington Beach.
Haole, Tillman, Abbie Girl, Bentley, Kona Kai and Hanzo/Kalani took out the the top spots in the six K9 surfing divisions.
Surf City Surfing Dog participants competed in weight class categories, and were judged on a variety of skills, including the ability to complete the entire ride on the surfboard.
"We want to see him having fun with all the other dogs and coming up for a day on the beach," says Tina Walters, owner of Stickers.
Loui has been considered the "Crowd Pleaser", while the Sugar scored the "Best Wipeout".
Here is the winners list from the Huntington Beach Surfing Dog Event
5th Surf City Surf Dog Results:
5th Surf City Surf Dog Results:
| XL: 1. Haole 2. Hanzo 3. Turbo
Large:
1. Tillman 2. Louie 3. Libby
Med:
1. Abbie Girl 2. Sugar 3. Beans
Small:
1. Bentley 2. Kihei 3. Toby |
Tandem:
Dog/Person: Kona Kai
Dog/Dog:
Hanzo/kalani
Crowd Pleaser:
Loui
Best Wipeout:
Sugar
Best Grom/Newbie:
Beans |
California Huntington Beach Surfing Dog Competition
The spiritual home of the surfing dog is Hutington Beach.
Each year surfing bulldogs, surfing terriers and every other type of surfing dog gets together at Huntington Beach to hang 20.
Each year surfing bulldogs, surfing terriers and every other type of surfing dog gets together at Huntington Beach to hang 20.
We'll soon bring you official Huntington Beach Surf Dog photos, but in the meantime, check out this great clip of canines of all shapes and sizes taking part in the fifth annual Surf City Surf Dog competition at Huntington Beach, California.
The Huntington Beach Surf Dog 2013 event divided the participants into four weight class divisions, from under 9kg to larger dogs weighing more than 27kg.
The dogs were judged on how long they could stay on the surf board, as well as their confidence while riding the waves.
Whilst most surf dogs donned life jackets to hit the waves, others surged in style wearing elaborate costumes.
Amazing Surfing Dog Photos
Check out these amazing dog surfing photos by www.katietakesapicture.com.au . These amazing surfing dog photos from the Noosa Dog Surfing Spectacular.
These great dog surfing photos are some of the best surfing dog photos we've seen. Check out more at www.katietakesapicture.com.au
Better Homes And Gardens Surfing Dog Video
Make sure you check out the amazing Australian surfing dogs at Noosa on Better Homes & Gardens TV this Friday night (3 May).
Doctor Harry and surfing dogs is a great combination. Found out why Dr Harry thinks dogs surfing is a great idea and see surfing star Layne Beachley and Australian surfing dogs Friday Night on Channel 7.
See clips from Better Homes and Gardens TV of the VetShopAustralia.com.au Surfing Dog Spectacular here:
http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/better-homes-gardens/tv-and-video/video/watch/064347c4-78ee-3e3e-ac20-60523695f865/this-week-on-better-homes-and-gardens/
Doctor Harry and surfing dogs is a great combination. Found out why Dr Harry thinks dogs surfing is a great idea and see surfing star Layne Beachley and Australian surfing dogs Friday Night on Channel 7.
See clips from Better Homes and Gardens TV of the VetShopAustralia.com.au Surfing Dog Spectacular here:
http://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/better-homes-gardens/tv-and-video/video/watch/064347c4-78ee-3e3e-ac20-60523695f865/this-week-on-better-homes-and-gardens/
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