Get $10 off your first order.*
Join us to receive exclusive content, pet health advice and much more.
*Minimum spend $100. Coupon code is one use only.
COMPETITION TIME
PICK THE WINNER
Think you've got an eye for winners?
If you can pick the team that goes on to win the 2023 Best Wave Award at the VetShopAustralia Surfing Dog Championships, you are automatically entered in the draw to win one of three amazing prizes!
FIRST PRIZE
An Atlantis Glider Soft SUP PLUS a Waterborn F1 Adjustable Carbon Paddle PLUS an Ezy Dog adventure pack
SECOND PRIZE
12 month supply of Simparica Trio for your dog PLUS a $200 VetShopAustralia gift card
THIRD PRIZE
6 month supply of Simparica Trio for your dog PLUS a $100 VetShopAustralia gift card
Click here for 2023 Pick The Winner Competition Terms & Conditions
Meet The Surfing Dogs
Get to know the superstar hydro hounds that will be competing in the 2023 Surfing Dog Championships
Anna
Anna is an 8.5-year-old chocolate Border Collie who in previous years has competed alongside her 13.5 year old sister Indi, a black and white Border Collie and winner of the 2017 Best Wave Award. Indi has since retired, but Anna continues to surf with owners Caitlin and Zane, and her human brother Koa. The stylish duo of Indi and Anna love anything to do with water - the beach, a river, even a puddle will do!
Are you #TeamAnnaSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Banjo
Ball-obsessed Banjo is a 9-year-old Kelpie who has been surfing with owner Chris since he was just 1 year old. Chris says Banjo never used to be keen on going in the water, and would wait on the sand while Chris caught waves. Until one day, Banjo popped up in the water next to him, and the rest is history! Now a seasoned competitor and winner of the 2019 Best Wave Award, when he isn't surfing, Banjo loves spending time with his family at the park or the beach.
Are you #TeamBanjoSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Bu
Sweet English Staffy Bu (short for Malibu) is already a seasoned surfer at only 20 months old. A Sunny Coast local living just 200m from the sand, Bu has been paddle boarding around Noosa Sound with her dad Dane since she was just 4 months old. Bu has been training hard in the off season, swimming across the Noosa River every day.
Are you #TeamBuSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Cooper
6-year-old Cooper is our biggest competitor weighing in at a solid 42kg. Taking up surfing was a natural progression for the water loving Golden Retriever who enjoys accompanying owner Jay out on the boat as well as on the board.
Are you #TeamCooperSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Freddy
New to the Surfing Dog pack last year and not to be mistaken for 2021 Champion Pickles, is Freddy the Pug! Trained by none other than Paul "Jonesy" Jones, three-time Surfing Dog Championships Best Wave Award winner and owner of Hugsley, this is sure to make Freddy a strong contender for the 2023 trophy. Freddy will be accompanied on the board by Opal, who usually rides with dad Jonesy and dog Hugs, and friend Lily, a first time competitor.
Are you #TeamFreddySD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Cheech
Meet Cheech, a nearly two-year-old Golden Retriever who is destined to make a name for herself in the world of surfing dogs. Growing up on the Gold Coast, Cheech has always been surrounded by the ocean and the surfing culture. Fascinated by the waves and the thrill of riding them, she has spent countless hours in the water perfecting her technique and working on her balance and coordination. As the step-sister to legendary surfing dog champ Porkchops, Cheech has big paws to fill, but she's more than up for the challenge.
Are you #TeamCheechSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Kai
Striking Border Collie Kai first competed with owner Zanna in 2020 as a 6-month-old pup, and after taking 2021 off returns to the Surfing Dog pack in 2023 for a tilt at the trophy. Owner Zanna says they’ve got some training to do before March as Kai is a bit eager to be in the water and will launch off his board mid-wave.
Are you #TeamKaiSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Hugsley
Hugsley Sebastian Jones aka The Slug. The 13 year old Spanador (Spaniel X Labrador) is never far away from a stick, or his family, including siblings Opal and Hughie, who often join Hugs with owner Jonesy on the board. The 2020 winner of the coveted Best Wave Award returns to the water in 2021 to see if he can keep his crown.
Are you #teamHugsleySD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Poppy
She was the new girl on the block in 2021 and 2-year-old Groodle Poppy will be back on board in 2023 with owners Michele and Luke. The trio have been training hard in the off season and will be unmissable in their matching hot pink rashies and floaties!
Are you #TeamPoppySD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Spike
Dedicated competitor Spike makes the trek all the way from the calm waters of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne to compete in the Surfing Dog Championships every year. Spike took up surfing with his owner Rob after being adopted from the Lost Dogs Home in 2014 and has been competing in the Surfing Dog Championships since 2018 when he took out the Best Wave Award.
Are you #TeamSpikeSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Rama
Fierce competitor Rama is always one to watch out for when he takes to the waves in the Surfing Dog Championships. Rama's owner is none other than former World Tandem Surfing Champion, Chris de Aboitiz, also a renowned dog trainer.
Are you #TeamRamaSD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Happy
Alright, hang ten dudes and dudettes, 'cause there's a new surfing pup in town! Happy, the Australian Shepherd, is a gnarly wave-riding pooch who lives for catching some sweet swells with his bro Paul in Western Australia. But Happy's not just your average surfing doggo - he's a total trickster too! When he's not hanging ten on his board, he's busting out epic dog tricks and showing off his pawsome balance and agility. With his boundless energy and endless enthusiasm, Happy's sure to make a splash in Noosa and become the "new' talk of the town.
Are you #TeamHappySD?
Back to Meet the Dogs
Meet The Surfing Dogs
Get to know the superstar hydro hounds that will be competing in the 2023 Surfing Dog Championships
Anna
Anna is an 8.5-year-old chocolate Border Collie who in previous years has competed alongside her 13.5 year old sister Indi, a black and white Border Collie and winner of the 2017 Best Wave Award. Indi has since retired, but Anna continues to surf with owners Caitlin and Zane, and sometimes her human brother Koa. The stylish duo of Indi and Anna love anything to do with water - the beach, a river, even a puddle will do!
Are you #TeamAnnaSD?
Banjo
Ball-obsessed Banjo is a 9-year-old Kelpie who has been surfing with owner Chris since he was just 1 year old. Chris says Banjo never used to be keen on going in the water, and would wait on the sand while Chris caught waves. Until one day, Banjo popped up in the water next to him, and the rest is history! Now a seasoned competitor and winner of the 2019 Best Wave Award, when he isn't surfing, Banjo loves spending time with his family at the park or the beach.
Are you #TeamBanjoSD?
Bu
Sweet English Staffy Bu (short for Malibu) is already a seasoned surfer at only 20 months old. A Sunny Coast local living just 200m from the sand, Bu has been paddle boarding around Noosa Sound with her dad Dane since she was just 4 months old. Bu has been training hard in the off season, swimming across the Noosa River every day.
Are you #TeamBuSD?
Cooper
6-year-old Cooper is our biggest competitor weighing in at a solid 42kg. Taking up surfing was a natural progression for the water loving Golden Retriever who enjoys accompanying owner Jay out on the boat as well as on the board.
Are you #TeamCooperSD?
Freddy
New to the Surfing Dog pack last year and not to be mistaken for 2021 Champion Pickles, is Freddy the Pug! Trained by none other than Paul "Jonesy" Jones, three-time Surfing Dog Championships Best Wave Award winner and owner of Hugsley, this is sure to make Freddy a strong contender for the 2023 trophy. Freddy will be accompanied on the board by Opal, who usually rides with dad Jonesy and dog Hugs, and friend Lily, a first time competitor.
Are you #TeamFreddySD?
Cheech
Meet Cheech, a nearly two-year-old Golden Retriever who is destined to make a name for herself in the world of surfing dogs. Growing up on the Gold Coast, Cheech has always been surrounded by the ocean and the surfing culture. Fascinated by the waves and the thrill of riding them, she has spent countless hours in the water perfecting her technique and working on her balance and coordination. As the step-sister to legendary surfing dog champ Porkchops, Cheech has big paws to fill, but she's more than up for the challenge.
Are you #TeamCheechSD?
Kai
Striking Border Collie Kai first competed with owner Zanna in 2020 as a 6-month-old pup, and after taking 2021 off returns to the Surfing Dog pack in 2023 for a tilt at the trophy. Owner Zanna says they’ve got some training to do before March as Kai is a bit eager to be in the water and will launch off his board mid-wave.
Are you #TeamKaiSD?
Hugsley
Hugsley Sebastian Jones aka The Slug. The 13 year old Spanador (Spaniel X Labrador) is never far away from a stick, or his family, including siblings Opal and Hughie, who often join Hugs with owner Jonesy on the board. The 2020 winner of the coveted Best Wave Award returns to the water in 2021 to see if he can keep his crown.
Are you #TeamHugsleySD?
Poppy
She was the new girl on the block in 2021 and 2-year-old Groodle Poppy will be back on board in 2023 with owners Michele and Luke. The trio have been training hard in the off season and will be unmissable in their matching hot pink rashies and floaties!
Are you #TeamPoppySD?
Spike
Dedicated competitor Spike makes the trek all the way from the calm waters of Port Phillip Bay in Melbourne to compete in the Surfing Dog Championships every year. Spike took up surfing with his owner Rob after being adopted from the Lost Dogs Home in 2014 and has been competing in the Surfing Dog Championships since 2018 when he took out the Best Wave Award.
Are you #TeamSpikeSD?
Rama
Fierce competitor Rama is always one to watch out for when he takes to the waves in the Surfing Dog Championships. Rama's owner is none other than former World Tandem Surfing Champion, Chris de Aboitiz, also a renowned dog trainer.
Are you #TeamRamaSD?
Happy
Alright, hang ten dudes and dudettes, 'cause there's a new surfing pup in town! Happy, the Australian Shepherd, is a gnarly wave-riding pooch who lives for catching some sweet swells with his bro Paul in Western Australia. But Happy's not just your average surfing doggo - he's a total trickster too! When he's not hanging ten on his board, he's busting out epic dog tricks and showing off his pawsome balance and agility. With his boundless energy and endless enthusiasm, Happy's sure to make a splash in Noosa and become the "new' talk of the town.
Copyright © Vetshop Australia. All rights reserved.