Dock Dogs Dive for Distance

By Gus Bode

Sally Peyton, of St. Louis, works through a practice round with her 7-year-old black Labrador Chewy Saturday at John A. Logan’s Hunting and Fishing Days. Peyton and Chewy competed in the preliminary trials for the Heartland Dock Dogs distance jumping event. Chewy jumped 15 feet 9 inches, but Peyton said she did not think he would qualify for the championship round.  Peyton said she loves events such as these because of the community. She began participating in dog competitions after her two sons moved away from home. “It’s addictive, my empty nest project,” she said. – Isaac Smith | Daily Egyptian

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