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'Dock Dogs' make a splash at Anderson's
Diving canines take to the water
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Deek the English cocker spaniel takes a leap at the urging of handler Mitchell Ball, 16, of Statesboro during Friday's Air Wave event of the Dock Dogs competition at Anderson's General Store.
More than a dozen barking guests are making waves in Statesboro this weekend — a lot of them, in fact. A pack of Golden Retrievers, Chocolate Labs, and even a hound or two have all converged, owners in-tow, to participate in a regional dock-jumping competition hosted by the national organization “dockdogs.”The two-day event, dubbed Anderson’s Spring Fling, is being held throughout Friday and Saturday on the lawn of Anderson’s General Store on U.S. Highway 80 East. As can often be seen on popular television networks like ESPN and The Outdoor Channel, canine competitors are taking turns launching themselves from a 40-foot dock and into a pool to catch and retrieve their favorite toy.
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