How pet owners train their pups to be elite dog surfers
Every year, the weird and whimsical sight of wetsuit and life jacket-clad dogs catching waves draws crowds to competitions like the World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica and the Surf City Surf Dog event in Huntington Beach. Many of the events serve as fundraisers for animal rescue organizations. For dog lovers, the spectacle is as wholesome and charming as it is impressive.