Pet Palooza in Somerville

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DockDogs made a guest appearance at Pet Palooza in Somerville’s Assembly Row this weekend. Dogs chased toys, swam, and leapt in the world’s foremost canine aquatic competition.


Dogs competed in the Extreme Vertical division, which is the doggy equivalent of the high jump.



DockDogs made a guest appearance at Pet Palooza in Somerville’s Assembly Row this weekend. Dogs chased toys, swam, and leapt in the world’s foremost canine aquatic competition. Dogs competed in the Extreme Vertical division, which is the doggy equivalent of the high jump.


DockDogs made a guest appearance at Pet Palooza in Somerville’s Assembly Row this weekend. Dogs chased toys, swam, and leapt in the world’s foremost canine aquatic competition.


Dogs competed in the Extreme Vertical division, which is the doggy equivalent of the high jump.


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In the Big Air division, dogs tried to leap as far as possible. Handlers were allowed to use their own toys.

In the Big Air division, dogs tried to leap as far as possible. Handlers were allowed to use their own toys.


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This fur flew as the dogs put everything they had into their jumps.

This fur flew as the dogs put everything they had into their jumps.


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There was no shortage of puppy eyes at Pet Palooza. Tessie, 5, enjoyed the day with her owner, Leigh Warren of Malden. “She got a treat, and it was delicious,” Warren said. “She told me.”

There was no shortage of puppy eyes at Pet Palooza. Tessie, 5, enjoyed the day with her owner, Leigh Warren of Malden. “She got a treat, and it was delicious,” Warren said. “She told me.”


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The competition was open to any size of dog, breed, or level of experience.

The competition was open to any size of dog, breed, or level of experience.


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In the extreme vertical division, dogs leapt for a toy held out above the water.

In the extreme vertical division, dogs leapt for a toy held out above the water.


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Spectators looked up and smiled at the canine agility.

Spectators looked up and smiled at the canine agility.


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Handler Tim Merrill and his dog Tucker made a game plan before executing the jump.

Handler Tim Merrill and his dog Tucker made a game plan before executing the jump.


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Owner Karen Phillips said Sir Nigel Ruprecht Phillips (pictured) wasn’t a fan of competitive swimming. “He has a little kiddie pool. That’s the extent of his swimming,” Phillips said.

Owner Karen Phillips said Sir Nigel Ruprecht Phillips (pictured) wasn’t a fan of competitive swimming. “He has a little kiddie pool. That’s the extent of his swimming,” Phillips said.


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Handler Monica Tidrick Chaisson looked on as her dog Trip leapt through the air.

Handler Monica Tidrick Chaisson looked on as her dog Trip leapt through the air.


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Dogs stretched out their bodies after leaving the launching platform.

Dogs stretched out their bodies after leaving the launching platform.


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Handler Jesse Dalton cheered on Taho as he made a dash for the end of the platform.

Handler Jesse Dalton cheered on Taho as he made a dash for the end of the platform.


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The DockDog competition took place at Assembly Row in Somerville.

The DockDog competition took place at Assembly Row in Somerville.


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Trip, 4, has been competing for one year. He and his handler, Monica Tidrick Chaisson, are based in Henniker, N.H.

Trip, 4, has been competing for one year. He and his handler, Monica Tidrick Chaisson, are based in Henniker, N.H.


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Dogs (from left to right) Beckett, Taho, and Trip received third, first, and second place. Handlers Jesse Dalton (left) and Monica Tidrick Chaisson are part of Team 21, an organization that raises awareness for Down syndrome by “Jumping UP for Down Syndrome.”

Dogs (from left to right) Beckett, Taho, and Trip received third, first, and second place. Handlers Jesse Dalton (left) and Monica Tidrick Chaisson are part of Team 21, an organization that raises awareness for Down syndrome by “Jumping UP for Down Syndrome.”


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