SURF DOG RICOCHET

One of the first San Diego surfs dogs on the competition circuit!

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Who is Surf Dog Ricochet

Ricochet is a world famous therapy
dog​ and surfing dog who not only
surfs, but  surfs with purpose.
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Adaptive surfing

Ricochet is the canine ambassador
for surfers with disabilities and part
​of Team USA.
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Canine-assisted aqua freedom

Immersing oneself in warm water is one
​of the oldest forms of alternative therapy. Add a dog to the mix, and you have magic!
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Surf Dog Ricochet's book

The story behind Surf Dog Ricochet's infamous SURFice Dog® video
​that went viral on YouTube​
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Surfing dog blog

Here you'll find articles about training, PTSD, special needs, disabilities and
​dog related subjects. 
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Surfing dogs

You'll find everything you want to
​know about surfing dogs, dog surfing competitions and more on this page. 
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​Paws-on healing

Ricochet has a mystifying ability to
​make immediate connections with strangers both in and out of the water. 
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Waves of Empowerment

Each veteran is paired one-on-one with
a child who has special needs for a
​day of canine-assisted activities.
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​​Canine-assisted surf therapy

Ricochet has been surfing with kids
with special needs & people with
​disabilities since 2009.
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The healing power of dogs

Learn more about the healing power
of ​dogs, as well as how to unleash
​your dog's healing power.
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Ricochet's bio & ruff'sume

A comprehensive resume of all the
programs and activities Ricochet
​has been involved in since 2009.
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Special appearance requests

Ricochet has been asked to participate
​in various events throughout the
​years, and is still available. 
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Media Ricochet's been featured in

A comprehensive list of all the media, TV, magazines, movies, videos, articles, blog entries that Ricochet has been featured in. 
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Awards

Ricochet has won many awards including the American Human Association Hero Dog award & the ASPCA's Dog of the Year.
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Wall of Fame

Ricochet has gotten to meet
celebrities, athletes, reality TV
​ stars, surfing pro's and more. 
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Casting calls

Ricochet will lend a paw to various
projects, as it helps her raise awareness
of the ​ causes she supports. 
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Superpower dogs IMAX film

Ricochet is one of the dogs that will
e featured in the Superpower Dogs
​IMAX film premiering in March of 2019.
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​In addition to Surf Dog Ricochet's surfing, she's raised more than $500,000 for over 250 different human & animal causes. She also inspires people to allow themselves and others to be who they truly are... without judgment or intention to change.  To focus on what they CAN do, which allows for a celebration of pawmazing outcomes!  She promotes staying true to yourself, anti-bullying, kindness, charity, philanthropy, and social responsibility. ​

Kleenex Alert!
​This video of Surf Dog Ricochet has more than 6.5 million views on YouTube. It's about what we all want -- to be encouraged to discover who we really are... to be accepted... to find our life purpose... and to be celebrated for being different. Each person who watches this video finds an individual message that touches them on many levels, bringing them to tears.

Surf Dog Ricochet has connected with millions of people all over the world as she delivers messages of inspiration with no words needed, in a language left unspoken. Please help her paw it forward & share this video with anyone who could use bit of encouragement. This video is also part of the Dog Film Festival sponsored by Unleashed by Petco.  ​