Shipps Corner, Training Facility

08/13/2024

Most everyone knows I own a kennel and running a kennel can be extremely tough, presently I have been trying to hire another groomer, pay is good but unfortunately we just haven’t found the right person, so I am reaching out to the facebook world to see if there is a groomer out there who might be looking for another home. So if you or someone you know might be interested please pm me!

08/09/2024

Debby Downer is not competing at Shipps Corner’s Aloha Luau but we are! We jump in rain and wind but not lightning. If we have lightning within 10 miles we will have a mandatory lightning delay. The Friday forecast is calling for rain in the morning and storms moving in for the afternoon. Saturday is looking great for diving. Sunday morning light rain and chance of storms in the afternoon. Let’s get jumping until Mother Nature tells us to take a lunch break. See you at Shipps Corner, where a splash is a blast!💦

07/13/2024

Daisy Chain and I took off on a quick Team Shed Happens girls dock diving trip up to WestWind Diving Dogs in PA. Daisy has loved having her mommy snuggle sessions without her 5 month old sister jumping on her and playing bitey face. We celebrated Sharon Yon’s boy Louie’s 8th birthday today and had a great time competing and having time to actually talk with one another without me working an event. Here are some photos from today by Oliver C Archer I love Sharon’s face in her first photo. Thanks again Chuck and Tara! Thank you Thirsty Farmer Brew Works, I can’t wait to come back for growler refills and try more food off of your menu.
Now it’s time to head back to Virginia Beach to train dogs and get ready for our 🦈 themed event Shipps Corner, We Need A Bigger Boat 7/19-7/21. No rest for the weary.

07/13/2024

Due to girls in season and a couple of schedule conflicts we have 3 spots available for orientation this Sunday, July 14th from 9-12. Please call the receptionist at Shipps Corner Pet Spa (757)301-6941 tomorrow between 9-12 to register. $75

07/05/2024

Our Sunday photographer for Hydro Dash and the afternoon splashes was Tori Nutt. Head to her Instagram account to check out her shots; her IG handle is 📸

07/05/2024

Our photographer for Friday and Saturday was Sean Phillips of KOACH Photography. The link to his website is https://koachphotography.com and you will click on the “dog gallery” link.

07/05/2024

Congratulations to everyone for the 26 titles earned at Pirates Plunder and those that earned invites to NADD Regionals! 🏴‍☠️🏵️ Everyone can look in your portal to see the scoreboard and results for the event and this report goes live as soon as any event that you compete in closes.

06/16/2024

PSA

Happy National Microchip Your Pet Month!

Okay, so we know this isnt a well known holiday, but to us it deserves to be! Why? Microchips save lives!!!!

A chip is the best way to to have your pet “carry” identification that links them to you. Loose your pet? We will bring them home! Pet stolen? Proof!

We offer low cost rabies and chip clinics to help you and your pet. Mark your calendars for August 20th.

Learn more: https://www.vbacac.com/info/display?PageID=18005

06/07/2024

If you can’t keep your hand on it keep their 🐾 off of it.

05/28/2024

Please ignore erroneous comments from two scammers on our page; they have all been removed.

05/23/2024

Due to our AR rig still being on back order resulting in the AR splashes being canceled at our 5/31-6/2 event all of the preregistered competitors impacted have been emailed directly. Our sincerest apologies for this disruption to your 2024 dock diving season.

05/23/2024

Shipps Corner’s (Shipps Corner Pet Spa) rental policy for the dock has not changed.

That being said, you HAVE TO:
- Complete an orientation, group or private, and have UTD vaccination records including Bordetella and a negative f***l test dated within the last year on file for every dog and keep them UTD all season.
- All renters must sign a waiver at the front desk.
- The rental price remains the same as last year, $70 per hour and a maximum of 3 dogs on the dock/in the yard at all times.
*For extended hours group rentals please message us directly.
-Follow all of the rules.

💦RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND
MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO YOUR SESSION 💦

Dock rental hours:
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 7-9 & 4-7
Wed 7-9 & 4-5
Sat 8-3
Sun 8-2

05/22/2024

Acacia Team Shed Happens Firehouse Goldens

05/17/2024

What to bring to an orientation:
- Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. If you go in the pool with your dog make sure you bring an extra set of clothes.
- Dog on 4’ leash
- P**p bags
- Water and bowl for dog
- Floatable toys that your dog loves
- Towels for dogs and people
- Sunscreen
- Chair (optional)
- Pop-up (optional)
- Snacks and drinks (optional)

05/17/2024

Shipps Corner Training is proud to announce our newest purchase of the KBC Kennels Air Retrieve and Hydro Dash Rig. It will be about 6 weeks till delivery so we will not have Air Retrieve for our next event May 31 thru June 2, unless we can borrow one which probably won’t happen, everyone needs theirs

05/16/2024

We have a couple of openings left for our orientation this Sunday, May 19th from 9-12.
If interested please call Shipps Corner Pet Spa at (757)301-6941 ASAP to register.
*Orientations are rain or shine unless there are thunderstorms.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day from us to you. 🐾

05/08/2024

Thank you for another fantastic event! 14 new titles ranging from Dock Novice up to Dock Senior Excellent Six! Congratulations Layla on your DSX6!!!

05/02/2024

And the pool fills

05/02/2024

Well a lot has happened. But let’s talk about history, Shipp’s Corner was the first facility to become a Dock Diving facility, this happened early 2008, and has been hosting Dock Diving events since that time. Each year we go through an update with the dock , this includes repairs to the pool the dock and the rig, and each year I spend a considerable amount of money getting things ready for the Dock Diving season. Well this year was not any different other than more repairs and after closer scrutiny it was necessary for more repairs, we have to set up our events for 2024 around October 2023.
This year was extremely hard for me personally I lost some very good friends and 2 wonderful boys I compete with and then just life gets in the way.
I am saying all of this because I have heard some comments from people about Shipps and it’s nothing more than stupid rumors, Shipps is strong and looking forward to our dock diving season. We do have an issue with the rig and it has become unsafe to use , so for this weekend our event is still on but we will not have AR, but will do 2 Hydro dash one for each day, we are working on a new rig and hope to get one soon.
So this weekend is on and going forward.

04/28/2024

So for the last 3 days Dani and I have been working on the pool. We expect it to be up shortly however today Sunday the 28 of April we need bodies. This is when we put on the legs and stretch the pool liner getting ready to add the water. So if you can come help us do this it would be greatly appreciated. Plus you’ll get some free dock time. Any all help is appreciated. Thanks

03/21/2024

So we have some issues with the pool, 6 of the legs have completely rusted and collapsed, this means one side of the pool is not supported, as soon as I saw this I ordered new Stainless steel legs (double the cost), the problem is that splash pools is on back order on all legs and they have been told that they will receive their orders in April, at that time Splash pools will redirect shipping to Shipp’s Corner, so at this time our orientation in April are on hold. With that we are sorry.
Please bear in mind that the pool HAS TO BE DRAINED to replace the legs.

10/23/2023

2023 NADD Nationals or bust! Team Shed Happens Shipps Corner, Training Facility NADD Fan Page

08/29/2023

It is with great sadness that I am posting this. We lost one of our competitors, Gordon Ivey III, today in a car accident. Gordon will be remembered with memories of him jumping Gutz. If anyone has any photos of Gordon jumping Gutz please post them.

08/20/2023

8/20 orientation is canceled due to low preregistration.

08/15/2023

Adopt your next diving dog at Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center this month and get a discount on a private lesson with Dani! 🐾💦

07/17/2023

Mrs Claus signing off with a reminder to stay proud and if you have to be anything, be kind.✨

07/17/2023