The Dogs Turning Dorset Into a Surfing Paradise

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Every summer in Dorset, Britain’s coast becomes home to one of the most eccentric festivals you’ll find: the Dog Surfing Championship. What began in 2018 as a quirky beachside idea has grown into a full-scale surf festival, where pets take to the ocean in style. From canine paddleboard races to celebrity-judged surf heats, dogs in sunglasses and Hawaiian shirts ride the waves alongside their humans. With training from expert behaviourists, live commentary on the sand, and returning surfboard champions like Chuck Norris and Bear, this joyful competition is part race, part spectacle, and all heart. 00:00 - Welcome to dog surfing 01:00 - How it all began 01:46 - Mark's partner in surf 02:19 - Training your dog to surf 03:44 - How the day runs 04:16 - Doggy distractions 04:46 - Dog safety 05:21 - The grand final 06:00 - Community conclusions #doglife #surfing #doglove #greatbigstory #truestory Welcome to Great Big Story — Where the extraordinary hides in plain sight. From forgotten histories and unsung heroes to mind-blowing innovations and mesmerising cultures, We’re a global storytelling collective obsessed with the extraordinary tucked inside the everyday. Our producers are filmmakers, adventurers, and curious souls who believe a great story can change how you see the world. We publish new videos every week. Please join us in exploring a world of fascinating perspectives around history, culture, technology, food, real life stories, and beyond. Got a story idea for us? Send us an email at pitch [at] GreatBigStory [dot] com 📧 Get exclusive GBS items from our online store 🛒 👉 https://shop.greatbigstory.com/ SUBSCRIBE: https://buff.ly/41yqVHF NOTIFICATIONS: Make sure you enable the 🔔 to get notified about our latest video publishes. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbigstory Check us out on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greatbigstory Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory Give us a shout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/greatbigstory Sign up to our newsletter: https://greatbigstory.com/signup/