The Ultimate Air Dog demonstration at Pawsabilities was something I’ve wanted to see and photograph for a while.  There is a dock and a pool filled with about 4′ of water.  The handler throws the toy into the water and then sets the dog loose to run down the dock, jump into the air and splash down in the water to retrieve the toy!  So much fun to watch and the dogs love it!  Prior to the demonstration, visitors to the event were able to see if their dog wanted to give it a try.  Most didn’t!  They would get to the edge of the dock, see the water, and look up at their owner as if to say, “Do you REALLY think I’m going to jump in there after a toy?  I don’t THINK so!!”    I was trying really hard to get a series of images that included the dog just as he hit the water with the splash just forming.  Most times I have all splash and no visible dog!  This was one of my favorite series of shots …. just before the splash happened!   This pooch really took to the air!