Surfing Dog, Ricochet, Helps Disabled Surf

[RamboLiberal]

There are dogs who play ball, dogs who chase cats and dogs who catch Frisbees. But near San Diego there is Ricochet, a 3-year-old golden retriever who catches waves and captures hearts.

Ricochet helps teach disabled people how to surf by acting as a canine co-pilot.

"She stabilizes the board," said Sabine Becker, who was born with no arms. "Somehow, she does it so we're not off balance. She is just standing there and just surfs with us."

Surfing isn't even Ricochet's first career. From birth, she was trained to be a service dog, a companion to someone who needed help with everyday tasks. But she is a little mischievous and likes to chase birds, poor traits for a companion who needs to provide constant attention.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/Sports/surfing-dog-ricochet-helps-disabled-people-surf/story?id=14358354


A 5-year-old golden retriever participates in the third annual Purina Incredible Dog Challenge's surfing competition in San Diego, Calif., June 10, 2011. (Purina/AP Photo)

Awwwwww & I don't know which age is correct (story vs photo caption)

[hlthe2b]

1. I'd love to reach through the screen and give her a big hug...

Atta girl!

[fishbulb703]

2. Miss my parents' dogs, wish I had the money/time for a pup of my own.

I guess my silly cat will have to suffice for now, heh.

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[xchrom]

4. Ricochet is awesome. Nt

[Cronus Protagonist]

5. Can she hang 8?

Just wondering...

:loveya: