Libertyville jumping into Dog Days of Summer
Posted July 06, 2024 8:43 am
Canines bound into the air and made a big splash in a massive water tank to the delight of fans watching the Dock Dogs competition during the Dog Days of Summer at Cook Park in Libertyville Friday.
Emrakul, a Belgian malinois belonging to Zachariah Karr of Glenview, makes a splash while jumping into the water for his toy while practicing before the start of the Dock Dogs competition during Dog Days of Summer at Cook Park on Friday, July 5 in Libertyville.
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Ellery Tiveron, 12, of Libertyville encourages her family’s golden retriever Areba to jump into the water while practicing before the start of the Dock Dogs competition during Dog Days of Summer at Cook Park on Friday, July 5 in Libertyville.
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While some of the dogs, and their owners, who compete are “pros,” anyone can show up with their dog and participate, said CJ Fremouw of Dock Dogs.
Lady Bird, a black lab owned by Michael Marubio of Libertyville, swims with her ball at the Dock Dogs competition during Dog Days of Summer at Cook Park on Friday, July 5 in Libertyville.
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“It's open to anyone, we don't bring the dogs, people bring the dogs,” Fremouw said. “Come at 9 o'clock with your dog's favorite toy — anyone can do this.
Dog Days of Summer continues through Sunday.
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