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Southwest Missouri · 1 hr 23 min away

Dock diving near Carthage

From Carthage it’s a pleasant drive along historic Route 66 and I-44 to reach our dock diving pool — about an hour and twenty-five minutes door to dock.

Belgian Malinois launching off the turf-covered dock after a flying disc, with the blue pool below, at Leaping Legends in Bolivar, Missouri
Drive time
1 hr 23 min
Distance
84 miles
Destination
Bolivar, MO

Route from Carthage: Take Highway 96 east (historic Route 66) to I-44 east, then MO-13 north.

Why Carthage dogs make the trip

Great for Jasper County dogs who need more exercise than a backyard can provide, especially in the summer heat.

Everything at Leaping Legends is by appointment, so when you arrive from Carthage, MO, the dock and pool are ready for your dog. Owner and trainer Audra Sharpf coaches every lesson, and every booking request goes straight to her phone at (417) 840-9023.

What you can book

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Leaping Legends Dock Diving

907 E 477th Road, Bolivar, MO 65613

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Questions

Good to know

Nope! Your dog doesn’t have to know what dock diving is to come swim. If they like the water, that’s good enough for us — and if they don’t, we’ll teach them. Nervous swimmers and puppies start with a swim lesson; confident swimmers can move on to coached dock diving.

Everything is by appointment. Pick a service, date and time on our online booking calendar, or call or text Audra at (417) 840-9023. Every request goes straight to Audra’s phone and she confirms by text.

Our pool is outdoors, so swimming and dock diving are seasonal and weather-dependent. Audra closes the pool for the colder months and reopens when it warms up. Dog training is available year-round.

Bring your dog’s favorite floating toy, a leash and a towel (or two — you will get splashed). Audra will let you know anything else when she confirms your appointment.

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See you on the dock, Carthage.

Pick a time on the calendar or text Audra. Every request goes straight to her phone, and she’ll confirm your splash by text.